Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 vs Snapdragon 7 Gen 3: AnTuTu, Geekbench benchmark scores, specifications

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 powers tons of midrange smartphones launched in 2025, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 was featured in several smartphones last year. While both chipsets are built on TSMC’s 4nm fabrication process, several differences lie in the CPU structure and GPU. Also, if you’re wondering, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is not the direct successor to the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 as Qualcomm uses the ‘s’ branding for a tier lower processors. This comparison post shall give you an idea of how last year’s chip fares against this year’s highly popular chipset.

The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 used for the benchmark tests is the Nothing Phone (3a), while the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 benchmark scores are acquired from the  OnePlus Nord CE 4 in our in-house testing.

Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 vs Snapdragon 7 Gen 3: AnTuTu scores compared

AnTuTu analyses a device’s overall performance by running individual tests on the CPU, GPU, memory, and UX to deliver a comprehensive score. Here’s how the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 and Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 fared in our AnTuTu test:

Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 vs Snapdragon 7 Gen 3: Geekbench scores compared

The Geekbench app is used for rigorously testing the CPU and GPU performance of a chipset by running individual and multiple tests in quick succession. The score achieved after the testing session reveals the processor’s raw performance capabilities.

Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 vs Snapdragon 7 Gen 3: GFXBench scores compared

GFXBench tests the graphics quality of a processor by putting a load on the GPU. For this, the app consists of the Manhattan and T-Rex tests, which stimulate a 3D environment at the highest frame rates possible. Here’s how the Adreno 710 and Adreno 720 GPUs of Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 and Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 fared, respectively:

Phones with Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 and Snapdragon 7 Gen 3

Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 vs Snapdragon 7 Gen 3: specifications

FAQs

Is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 still a suitable processor in 2025 for gaming?

Yes, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 continues to be a good gaming performer even in 2025. The synthetic benchmarks and real-world gaming performance showcase great numbers in our internal testing.

Should I pick a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 smartphone over Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 for gaming?

While the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 may deliver a better gaming experience through higher frame rates, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is not far off as it can handle high-end games without much issues. Also, it’s worth considering that newer phones with Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 launched in 2025 feature large capacity batteries, which could go a long way in providing better endurance for long gaming sessions.

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