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Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 was one of the most powerful and popular processors launched by Qualcomm in recent years for mid-range devices. South-Korea tech giant Samsung produces a line of processors labeled Exynos. The Exynos 1280 falls under a similar segment as the 7 Gen 1 if one considers its price point and overall performance.
The Snapdragon series of processors have been the industry leader thanks to their promising performance and durability. Exynos, meanwhile, had its ups and downs during its early days in the market but has now become reliable.
This article will discuss the overall performance output of the two mid-range processors in terms of gaming, multimedia, and user experience.
Exynos 1280 vs Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
How do the two mid-range processors compare? Can the Exynos 1280 trump the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1? We take a look into the relevant details.
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Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 overview
The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 is a mid-range processor first introduced in 2022. It features an octa-core CPU with Next Gen Kryo CPU architecture; one core clocked at 2.4GHz, four cores clocked at 1.8GHz, and three cores clocked at 3.36GHz. The processor also has an Adreno 644 GPU and is built on a 4nm process.
One of the biggest selling points of the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 is its AI capabilities. It features the Qualcomm AI Engine, which can support up to 5.8 trillion operations per second. This means that the processor can handle complex AI tasks, such as facial recognition and voice commands, with ease. Also, performance stats show faster graphics rendering capabilities.
Exynos 1280 overview
The Exynos 1280 is a mid-range processor from Samsung that was released in 2022. It features an octa-core CPU with two Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.4GHz, and six Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz. The processor also has a Mali-G68 GPU and is built on a 5nm process.
One of the main advantages of the devices with Exynos 1280 over the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 is its multi-core performance. With its two high-performance cores, the Exynos 1280 can handle intensive tasks, such as playing heavy games like Genshin Impact and editing videos, with ease.
It also comes with a dedicated NPU (Neural Processing Unit) that can arguably handle AI tasks smoothly, considering the market price.
Which is better for budget smartphones?
With budget smartphones, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 and the Exynos 1280 are solid choices. However, there are some key differences to consider.
If you're looking for a budget smartphone with strong AI capabilities, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 is a better choice. Its Qualcomm AI Engine is among the best in the market and can handle complex AI tasks with ease.
However, for intensive tasks, such as gaming and video editing, the Exynos 1280 makes more sense with a budget smartphone. Its multi-core performance and dedicated NPU make it a more capable processor for these tasks.
Check out this feature about the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 vs Mediatek Helio G99 for information about mid-range gaming chips.
Battery consumption and other hardware support
As a rule of thumb, we know that the lower the architecture process, the lesser the power consumption. The 7 Gen 1 is clearly the winner here due to its small architecture.
Talking about hardware, if both processors are available for the exact same price, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 wins again as it supports up to 16 gigs of LPDDR5 type RAM as compared to 8GB LPDDR4X support on the Samsung Exynos 1280. This makes a difference in the device's performance and future-proofing.
Similarly, storage of type UFS 3.1 is supported on 7 Gen 1 compared to the 2.2 type on the Exynos 1280 processor. Regarding other multimedia, video recording is supported at a resolution of up to 4K at 30 fps on both the CPUs, and displays with higher refresh rates and resolutions can be paired with them.
To know more about smartphone hardware, check 'How much RAM do you need?'
Verdict
Your personal requirements will determine which of the two you should choose. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 is a better choice if you require a smartphone with robust AI capabilities. The Exynos 1280 is well-suited for handling demanding tasks like gaming and video editing.
An average user won't notice any significant differences between the two, but for intensive tasks, the buyer should make an informed decision.
However, simply having a good processor is not enough if it is not paired with hardware that can exploit its full potential. And if the manufacturing brand does not optimize its software to suit the processor, it becomes a deal-breaker.
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