The realme GT 7 Pro is scheduled to launch in India on November 26, following its debut in China today, November 5. This device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, which is currently one of the most powerful mobile chipsets on the market. The GT series from realme is renowned for its exceptional performance, and this model appears to uphold that reputation in terms of hardware.
So, to assess the performance of that hardware, we went ahead and ran popular synthetic benchmarks. We also played a few heavy mobile games to see how the device would perform in the real world. And let me tell you, the results are quite interesting. But before diving into the results, let’s quickly recap of the realme GT 7 Pro hardware specifications.
realme GT 7 Pro Hardware Specifications
The realme GT 7 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile chipset. realme says that the GT 7 Pro would be the first smartphone in India to be powered by this chipset. The Snapdragon 8 Elite features the new Oryon CPU cores, which significantly boosts its performance.
The chip is composed of 2x 4.32 GHz prime cores and 6x 3.53 GHz cores. Plus, it’s built on TSMC’s advanced second-generation 3nm N3E process.
On the graphics front, the 8 Elite sports the Adreno 830 GPU, which we’ll see how it performs.
Finally, the realme GT 7 Pro comes with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM clocked at 8533 MHz. Plus, it has up to 512 GB of UFS 4.0 storage. We have the 16 GB RAM + 512 GB storage configuration and all the tests have been conducted on the same.
The device comes pre-loaded with Android 15 and runs on realme UI 6.0 and all the tests were conducted on the same. Oh, and the device has a large 11480mm² double-layer VC global ice core cooling system to keep the thermals in check.
realme GT 7 Pro Synthetic Benchmarks
The realme GT 7 Pro’s benchmark performance reveals some powerful numbers, especially with the Snapdragon 8 Elite at its core. Here’s a breakdown of the scores and insights across various benchmarks, including differences between GT mode and non-GT mode.
Starting with AnTuTu, the GT 7 Pro scored a solid 2734614. This included 582565 for the CPU, 1137806 for the GPU, 620093 for memory, and 394150 for UX. During this test, the temperature rose from 26.6°C to 38°C, and the battery dropped by 7% in GT mode. In the non-GT mode, I got a very similar score of 2721980.
Following this, I ran a 30-thread 10-minute CPU stress test where the CPU throttled to 79% of its max performance, with an average GIPS of 300548 and a max of 352757. This was in GT mode. The same test without GT mode: CPU throttled to 65% of its max performance, with an average GIPS of 198632 and a max of 234790.
On a more intensive 50-thread test over 30 minutes, the GT 7 Pro reached 77% of max performance, averaging 281611 GIPS with a peak of 320013 GIPS. This was without the GT mode.
In Geekbench 6, the results were a bit unpredictable. In the CPU test (GT mode turned on), the device achieved a single-core score of 2848 and a multi-core score of 8832. Without the GT mode on, I got a single-core score of 2888 and a multi-core score of 9062. Interestingly, GT mode slightly reduced these numbers.
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I also ran the Geekbench 6 GPU benchmarks, with 18941 on the OpenCL benchmark and 21841 on Vulkan without the GT mode. With the GT mode turned on, the device scored 18573 on the OpenCL benchmark and 24657 on Vulkan.
In the 3DMark Wild Life Extreme test, the GT 7 Pro scored 6053, with an average of 36.25 FPS. This was without the GT mode turned on. With the GT mode on, the device scored 5944, with an average of 35.60 FPS. Yes, I’m not sure why the GT mode score is lower.
For the Wild Life Extreme Stress Test without GT mode, the best loop scored 5209 and the lowest loop 4192, with a stability of 80.5%. The battery dropped by 14%, and the temperature rose from 39°C to 52°C (+13°C).
Frame rates ranged from 18 to 39 FPS, and the device became notably hot. However, it is noteworthy that I started the test at 39°C and the ambient temperature was 29°C, so that kind of temperature rise is normal for such a heavy benchmark.
With GT mode, the best loop score improved to 5807, while the lowest loop score was 4526, with stability at 77.9%. The temperature went up from 28°C to 44°C (+16°C), with frame rates between 20 and 42 FPS, and a 16% battery drain.
While GT mode boosts performance across most tests, the scores still fall slightly short of the 3 million mark on AnTuTu or 10,000 multi-core on Geekbench 6 CPU. This review is based on the 16 GB RAM variant, and the 24 GB variant might perform better.
Finally, I ran the AnTuTu storage speed test, where I got a rather impressive score of 291829. The sequential read and write speeds were 3983.7 MB/s and 3940.0 MB/s, respectively. Likewise, the random read and write speeds were 2899.0 MB/s and 2136.0 MB/s, respectively. The AI read speed was 511.0 MB/s.
| Benchmark | GT Mode | Non-GT Mode | Notes |
| AnTuTu | 2,734,614 | 2,721,980 | Similar performance |
| CPU Stress Test (30-thread, 10 min) | Throttled to 79% (Avg: 300,548 GIPS, Max: 352,757 GIPS) | Throttled to 65% (Avg: 198,632 GIPS, Max: 234,790 GIPS) | Performance drops by 7% more without GT mode. |
| CPU Stress Test (50-thread, 30 min) | N/A | Throttled to 77% (Avg: 281,611 GIPS, Max: 320,013 GIPS) | No GT mode used for this test |
| Geekbench 6 (CPU) | Single-Core: 2,848, Multi-Core: 8,832 | Single-Core: 2,888, Multi-Core: 9,062 | GT mode slightly reduced scores. |
| Geekbench 6 (GPU) | OpenCL: 18,573, Vulkan: 24,657 | OpenCL: 18,941, Vulkan: 21,841 | GT mode gave higher Vulkan but slightly lower OpenCL. |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 5,944 (Avg. FPS: 35.60) | 6,053 (Avg. FPS: 36.25) | GT mode showed a lower score; temperature rose significantly with intense use. |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test | Best Loop: 5,807, Lowest Loop: 4,526, Stability: 77.9% | Best Loop: 5,209, Lowest Loop: 4,192, Stability: 80.5% | Temperature: +16°C with GT mode, +13°C without GT mode. |
| AnTuTu Storage Test | N/A | 291,829 | Sequential Read: 3,983.7 MB/s, Sequential Write: 3,940.0 MB/s. Random Read: 2,899.0 MB/s, Write: 2,136.0 MB/s. |
Overall, except for the intense 3DMark test, thermal management remained moderate and very typical. These benchmarks are the same as the advertised numbers, but they are very solid numbers and indeed a huge improvement over Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
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realme GT 7 Pro Gaming Experience
Now, let’s see how all this power translates into real-world gaming performance.
I first tested Call of Duty Warzone Mobile on the realme GT 7 Pro to see how it handles a heavy game. The gameplay seems well-optimized for the Snapdragon 8 Elite, as I was able to play at Peak graphics settings with un-capped FPS. The experience held steady at around 60 FPS, with only minor frame drops during scene transitions.
The device did not overheat, and performance was consistent across both GT and non-GT modes, maintaining 60 FPS. Overall, gameplay was smooth, and the device handled the load well without significant heating.
When played at Peak graphics and Medium resolution (High shadows), I consistently got 115-120 FPS in the GT mode. In the non-GT mode, my gameplay started at 120 FPS but soon went down to 55-80 FPS, which is still not bad for a game like this. The device did reach 40°C at this point but there were no major overheating issues.
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Next, I tested Wuthering Waves for over 20 minutes. The gameplay was super smooth, maintaining 60 FPS in both GT mode and non-GT mode, with just a 5% battery drain—pretty good. The device got a little warm, but there were no major overheating issues.
Then, on BGMI, I pushed it to the Extreme+ (90 FPS) settings. The realme GT 7 Pro handled it effortlessly—no heating, no lag, just a rock-solid 90 FPS throughout. Impressive stability.
Finally, I tried Genshin Impact on the Highest settings and got a steady 60 FPS. The device warmed up a bit after about 30 minutes, but nothing concerning. This just shows how well the Snapdragon 8 Elite and cooling system are optimized for gaming.
realme GT 7 Pro Performance Overview
Overall, the realme GT 7 Pro proved to be a capable gaming device, so far. The benchmarks might look flashy, but real-world gaming is where it truly shines. realme even says it can run AAA titles like Assassin’s Creed and handle emulation well—so you can do that as well if you’re into that.
Sure, the Snapdragon 8 Elite’s benchmarks are not as good as the advertised figures, but they still represent a significant improvement over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. We hope realme will address optimization with benchmark apps soon, if that’s what is causing the issue.
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