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The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 was announced in November 2023, while the Dimensity 7300 is a newer chip announced in June. Both are high-performance octa-core chipsets fabricated using TSMC’s cutting-edge 4nm technology. They are already powering many smartphones from popular brands like Vivo, Oppo, OnePlus, and Motorola.
While Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and Dimensity 7300 are popular mid-range chipsets, they are not the ideal pick for everyone. So, let’s compare the two chips to find out how they stack up against each other and which would be better for you.
Let’s begin with the spec sheet:
| SD 7 Gen 3 | Dimensity 7300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2023 | June 2023 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Manufacturer | TSMC | TSMC |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU architecture | 1 x Cortex-A715 @ 2.63 GHz 3 x Cortex-A715 @ 2.4 GHz 4 x Cortex-A510 @ 1.8 GHz | 4 x Cortex-A78 @ 2.5 GHz 4 x Cortex-A55 @ 2 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 720 975 MHz frequency Snapdragon Elite Gaming | Mali-G615 MP2 MediaTek HyperEngine |
| NPU | Hexagon NPU | MediaTek APU 655 |
| Camera | Qualcomm Spectra ISP (12-bit) 200MP single camera | MediaTek Imagiq 950 ISP (12-bit) 200MP single camera |
| Memory | LPDDR5X @ 3200 MHz LPDDR4X @ 2133 MHz | LPDDR5 @ 6400 Mbps LPDDR4X |
| Storage | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Connectivity | Snapdragon X63 5G modem Downlink: 5 Gbps Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.4 | MediaTek 5G R16 modem Downlink: 3.27 Gbps Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.4 |
Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 vs Dimensity 7300: AnTuTu scores...AnTuTu is a popular benchmarking platform that runs a device through a series of tests that measure different aspects of its performance, such as CPU, GPU, memory, and UX. The combined score represents the overall strength of a device.
The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 clearly dominates the AnTuTu benchmark compared to Dimensity 7300. Here, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3’s GPU is making the most significant difference, with over 70% higher score than the Dimensity 7300’s GPU, while the difference in CPU score is 30%. Memory performance, as per AnTuTu benchmarks, is better on Dimensity 7300, though.
Overall, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 has managed to pull off a 20% better AnTuTu score than the Dimensity 7300.
| SD 7 Gen 3 | Dimensity 7300 | |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu score | 809,241 | 672,402 |
| CPU | 264,788 | 203,267 |
| GPU | 258,403 | 147,861 |
| Memory | 124,720 | 161,780 |
| UX | 161,330 | 159,494 |
Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 vs Dimensity 7300: Geekbench scores...Geekbench evaluates a device’s performance through a series of tests designed around practical scenarios. Tests include image processing, compression (text and image), speech recognition, PDF rendering, and more. Geekbench is primarily used to evaluate the CPU performance of devices.
Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 also dominates Geekbench compared to Dimensity 7300, though the difference isn’t as significant as in AnTuTu benchmarks. That’s because both benchmarks perform different series of tests and have their own ways of calculating results. However, in all likelihood, the Snapdragon chip wins, at least on these benchmarks.
Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 vs Dimensity 7300: Key Differences...Both chips have eight cores and are built using TSMC’s 4nm process, but they share different core clusters and architectures. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 has three Cortex-A715 performance cores (two run at 2.63 GHz and one at 2.4 GHz clock speed) and four Cortex-A510 power efficiency cores clocked at 1.8 GHz.
The MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip has four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2 GHz. Its maximum CPU clock speed is 2.5 GHz, while the Snapdragon chip has a higher peak CPU clock speed, thus offering an additional performance boost.
Both chips have custom-built GPUs — Adreno 720 on Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and Mali-G615 MP2 on Dimensity 7300. Both chips support UFS 3.1 storage and LPDDR4X RAM. However, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 also supports LPDDR5X, which is faster than LPDDR5. I’ll leave that to the device manufacturer to decide whether to offer LPDDR5 or LPDDR5X.
Connectivity is another key area where the two chips differ. Although both have a 5G modem, the peak download speed is higher on the Snapdragon chip — 5 Gbps (vs. 3.27 Gbps on Dimensity 7300).
Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 vs Dimensity 7300: Which is Better?...Both are high-performance chipsets for mid-range phones built by TSMC using its 4nm cutting-edge process. However, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 has a better CPU and GPU performance than the Dimensity 7300, although the difference may not be significant in real life.
So, if you’re more into gaming and video editing, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 should be a better choice. For normal usage and light gaming, the Dimensity 7300 chip serves the purpose. The fact that devices powered by the Dimensity 7300 chip are available at a lower price makes it a good grab for most people.
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