The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 is positioned as an affordable version of the 7 Gen 4 chipset, while still offering excellent performance and efficiency. However, it’s not a clear upgrade over the 7 Gen 3. The latter still dominates some key aspects, such as connectivity, whereas the 7s Gen 4 leverages the newer CPU and newer GPU. So, the real question is: which one delivers the better value?

In this post, we’ll dive deep into benchmark figures and crucial differences to find out if the newer Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 can actually outperform the 2023’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 3.

Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 vs 7 Gen 3: Spec sheet

	Snapdragon 7s Gen 4	Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Announced	August 2025	November 2023
Process node	4nm (TSMC)	4nm (TSMC)
CPU	1 x 2.7GHz — Cortex-A720 3 x 2.4GHz — Cortex-A720 4 x 1.8GHz — Cortex-A520	1 x 2.63GHz — Cortex-A715 3 x 2.4GHz — Cortex-A715 4 x 1.8GHz — Cortex-A510
GPU	Adreno 810 Snapdragon Elite Gaming features	Adreno 720 Snapdragon Elite Gaming features
NPU	Qualcomm Hexagon NPU	Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
Memory	LPDDR5, up to 3.0GHz	LPDDR5, up to 3.2GHz
Storage	UFS 3.1	UFS 3.1
Camera	Qualcomm Spectra ISP (Triple ISPs, 12-bit) up to 200MP single camera up to 64MP single camera with zero shutter lag up to 32+21MP dual cameras with zero shutter lag up to 21MP triple cameras with zero shutter lag up to 4K/30fps video recording	Qualcomm Spectra ISP (Triple ISPs, 12-bit) up to 200MP single camera up to 64MP single camera with zero shutter lag up to 32+21MP dual cameras with zero shutter lag up to 21MP triple cameras with zero shutter lag up to 4K/60fps video recording
Connectivity	Snapdragon 5G modem (sub‑6GHz) download speed: 2.9Gbps (peak speed) Wi-Fi 6E (peak speed: 2.9Gbps) Bluetooth 5.4	Snapdragon X63 5G modem (sub‑6GHz) download speed: 5Gbps (peak speed) Wi-Fi 6E (peak speed: 2.9Gbps) Bluetooth 5.4

Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 vs 7 Gen 3: Benchmark scores

[Note: For the benchmark results, the tests were performed on the POCO M8 Pro (powered by Snapdragon 7s Gen 4) and OnePlus Nord CE 4 5G (powered by Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).]

Geekbench performance

In the Geekbench test, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4-driven POCO M8 Pro pulls ahead with 1,231 points in the single-core test and 3,257 points in the multi-core test. In contrast, the OnePlus Nord CE 4, powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, achieves 1,154 and 3,018 points in the single-core and multi-core tests, respectively.

While the difference isn’t significant, devices powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 should see noticeable improvements in demanding tasks. However, in everyday tasks such as browsing the internet, scrolling through social media feeds, and watching videos, there shouldn’t be any noticeable performance gap.

	Snapdragon 7s Gen 4	Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Single core	1,231	1,154
Multi core	3,257	3,018

AnTuTu performance

The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 achieves a higher AnTuTu score, but the difference isn’t significant. The CPU score is also just above that of the 7 Gen 3 chip, posting a difference of just 2.8%. However, the 7 Gen 3 bounces back strongly in the GPU performance with a 21% higher score. We’ll tell you the reason in the following section.

	Snapdragon 7s Gen 4	Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
AnTuTu score	838,402	819,655
CPU	276,892	269,334
GPU	211,590	256,584
Memory	162,373	129,961
UX	187,547	163,776

As the benchmarks show, the newer Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 offers better CPU performance, but the 7 Gen 3 is still ahead in GPU performance. However, they don’t say anything about the camera’s performance or connectivity. So, let’s now look at the key differences to get a better picture.

Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 vs 7 Gen 3: Key differences that matter

CPU, GPU & NPU

Both Snapdragon chipsets use the same 1+3+4 core configuration, but the 7s Gen 4 features newer CPU cores that offer better performance and power efficiency. Plus, they run at higher speeds, further improving performance.

For gaming and graphics-related tasks, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 mainly relies on the Adreno 810 GPU, while the 7 Gen 3 features an Adreno 700-series GPU, the Adreno 720. Despite that, the latter is able to offer better GPU performance because it has a higher GPU frequency, more shading units, and faster computational capabilities.

Both chips feature Qualcomm Hexagon NPUs with a fused AI accelerator design. They can generate text, photos, and other content on-device. Plus, it helps with noise cancellation and improves the overall camera output.

Camera & Imaging

The camera specs are mostly the same, except that the 7 Gen 3 supports 4K video recording at 60 fps, while the 7s Gen 4 is limited to 30 fps. Note that the final output also depends on the camera sensor and OEM optimizations.

Connectivity

The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 and 7 Gen 3 are identical in most connectivity areas, except that the 7 Gen 3 offers up to 5Gbps download speed over 5G, while the 7s Gen 4 peaks at 2.9Gbps. The rest of the connectivity specs are the same, as both offer sub-6GHz, mmWave 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth v5.4.

Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 vs 7 Gen 3: Which is a better choice?

The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is a better choice, even though the 7s Gen 4 offers better CPU performance. That alone can’t justify the advantages provided by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, including a much better gaming performance, faster memory, and better video recording capabilities. The 7 Gen 3 also offers faster download speed over 5G.

If gaming isn’t your thing, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 might make more sense if you can get a device at a lower price than one powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3.

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