Qualcomm to launch Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 SoC in November 2022: Read on to know what upgrades chipset will get

By Shivangi Agarwal • Updated On Oct 10, 2022

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Qualcomm is all set to host the Snapdragon Summit in November. The Summit will be held on November 15 in Hawaii and is expected to see some new chipset launches. These include the upcoming flagship SoC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and a chipset for slightly lower-range devices- Snapdragon 7 Gen 2.

Snapdragon 7 Gen 2: Leaks & Rumors

Although Qualcomm has not confirmed anything about this new 7th-generation chipset, a few leaks that have surfaced online tell us more about it. Tipster Roland Quandt has revealed that the company is all set to launch the Snapdragon SM7475 chipset which could be named Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 or Snapdragon 7+ Gen 1.

Qualcomm SM7475. First Snapdragon 7 series with tri-cluster design. 1x prime core, 3x gold, 4x silver. 2,4xx GHz on the prime and gold cores, 1,8 GHz on silver (in testing)
— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) October 5, 2022

The new chipset will have a tri-cluster design with one Prime core, 3 Gold cores, and 4 Silver cores. The Prime core will have a clock speed of 2.4GHz whereas the Gold cores will have a peak clock speed of 2.36GHz. The Silver cores are expected to be clocked at 1.8GHz. The chipset might make use of new core designs and is likely to feature Cortex A715 for the Prime and Gold cores, whereas the Silver cores could use Cortex A510.

The chipset might come with a 5 to 10% performance upgrade over its predecessor. No other details about the upcoming 7th Generation chipset are available at the moment.

Shivangi Agarwal

Shivangi is a tech writer at Smartprix, where she covers consumer technology news with a focus on smartphones, wearables, laptops, and the evolving world of OTT streaming. Since joining the team in August 2021, she has written over 120 in-depth reviews, comparisons, and buying guides aimed at helping readers navigate the ever-changing tech landscape.

With a strong foundation in English literature and education, Shivangi brings clarity, insight, and a reader-first approach to every story. Her expertise lies in breaking down complex features into accessible, practical insights—whether she’s reviewing the latest smartphone or exploring trends in infotainment.

Shivangi holds a B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. in English, along with a B.Ed in English and Social Studies. She is based in Faridabad, India. You can follow her work on Smartprix or connect with her for tech-related queries.

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