The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 765G are Qualcomm 5G mobile processors designed for premium mid-range smartphones, combining advanced AI processing, integrated 5G connectivity, modern imaging capabilities, and efficient power management. Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 introduces a newer 4nm architecture, Armv9 CPU cores, LPDDR5 memory, Wi-Fi 6E, and enhanced graphics, while Snapdragon 765G delivers balanced everyday performance through its Kryo 475 CPU, Adreno 620 GPU, and mature 7nm manufacturing process.
General
Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 765G target premium mid-range 5G smartphones with integrated AI, gaming, multimedia, and advanced connectivity. Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 adopts Samsung's newer 4nm fabrication process, while Snapdragon 765G is produced using TSMC's proven 7nm technology for efficient power consumption and stable everyday smartphone performance.
| Specification | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 765G |
|---|
| Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Model | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 765G |
| Launch date | May 2022 | December 2019 |
| Target segment | Premium mid-range smartphones | Premium mid-range smartphones |
| Cellular technology | 5G | 5G |
| Process node | 4nm | 7nm |
| Foundry | Samsung | TSMC |
CPU
Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 introduces Armv9 Cortex-A710 and Cortex-A510 cores for faster application loading, AI processing, and multitasking. Snapdragon 765G uses Kryo 475 CPU cores derived from Cortex-A76 and Cortex-A55 designs, providing dependable responsiveness for web browsing, messaging, productivity apps, and HD video streaming.
| Specification | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 765G |
|---|
| CPU architecture | Armv9 Cortex-A710 + Cortex-A510 | Kryo 475 (Cortex-A76 + Cortex-A55) |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 1x Cortex-A710@2.4GHz + 3x Cortex-A710@2.36GHz | 1x Kryo 475 Prime@2.4GHz + 1x Kryo 475 Gold@2.2GHz |
| Efficiency cores | 4x Cortex-A510@1.8GHz | 6x Kryo 475 Silver@1.8GHz |
| Maximum clock speed | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv9-A | ARMv8-A |
| 64-bit support | Yes | Yes |
Graphics
The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 765G include Qualcomm Adreno GPUs designed for gaming, graphics rendering, HDR content, and AI-assisted image processing. Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 features the newer Adreno architecture with Vulkan 1.1 support and hardware-accelerated HDR gaming, while Snapdragon 765G's Adreno 620 continues to deliver stable performance for casual and mainstream mobile games such as BGMI, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty: Mobile, and Mobile Legends at suitable graphics settings.
| Specification | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 765G |
|---|
| GPU model | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 620 |
| GPU generation | Adreno 7-series | Adreno 600-series |
| GPU frequency | Up to 940MHz | Up to 625MHz |
| Gaming support | HDR gaming, Elite Gaming features | Snapdragon Elite Gaming |
| Gaming resolution | Up to QHD+ | Up to QHD+ |
| Graphics API | Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0 FP | Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0 FP |
| Vulkan support | Yes | Yes |
| OpenGL ES support | OpenGL ES 3.2 | OpenGL ES 3.2 |
| Hardware video acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| AI graphics enhancement | Yes | Yes |
Memory
The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 upgrades memory performance with LPDDR5 support running up to 3200MHz (6400Mbps), enabling quicker application loading and improved multitasking. Snapdragon 765G supports LPDDR4X memory up to 2133MHz (4266Mbps), providing sufficient bandwidth for everyday smartphone workloads, social media, web browsing, video streaming, and productivity applications.
| Specification | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 765G |
|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
| Maximum memory frequency | 6400Mbps | 4266Mbps |
| Memory bus width | 2 x 16-bit | 2 x 16-bit |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6GB/s | 17GB/s |
| Maximum RAM support | 16GB | 12GB |
| ECC memory support | No | No |
Multimedia (ISP)
Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 integrates Qualcomm's Triple 14-bit Spectra ISP supporting advanced computational photography, simultaneous triple-camera capture, and cameras up to 200MP. Snapdragon 765G features the Spectra 355 ISP supporting cameras up to 192MP and premium HDR video recording for smartphones designed around photography and multimedia experiences.
| Specification | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 765G |
|---|
| ISP | Qualcomm Spectra Triple 14-bit ISP | Qualcomm Spectra 355 ISP |
| Storage support | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum display resolution | QHD+ | QHD+ |
| Maximum display refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Maximum camera resolution | 200MP | 192MP |
| Multi-camera support | Triple 22MP, Dual 64MP + 20MP | Dual 22MP, Triple camera support |
| Video capture | 4K HDR at 30fps | 4K HDR at 30fps |
| Video playback | 4K HDR | 4K HDR |
| Video codecs | H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, AV1 decode | H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9 |
Connectivity and network
The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 765G integrate Qualcomm Snapdragon X-series 5G modem-RF systems, enabling fast mobile connectivity for downloads, streaming, cloud gaming, and video calling. Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 upgrades wireless connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, while Snapdragon 765G supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 for reliable everyday wireless performance.
| Specification | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 765G |
|---|
| 5G modem | Snapdragon X62 5G Modem-RF System | Snapdragon X52 5G Modem-RF System |
| 5G support | Sub-6GHz and mmWave | Sub-6GHz and mmWave |
| Peak download speed | 4.4Gbps | 3.7Gbps |
| Peak upload speed | 1.6Gbps | 1.6Gbps |
| LTE download | 1.2Gbps | 1.2Gbps |
| LTE upload | 210Mbps | 210Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |