Snapdragon 6 Gen 4: Qualcomm Introduced a New Processor for Mid-Range Smartphones
Qualcomm has announced a mid-range smartphone chipset called Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. It is still an octa-core processor based on TSMC’s 4nm process, but has a slightly different CPU structure than its previous version. The setup is led by a prime core with a clock speed of 2.3 GHz. Built-in Gen AI (Generative Artificial Intelligence) support is also provided with this chip. Let’s know the rest of the details.
What’s New in Snapdragon 6 Gen 4?
- 11% faster CPU, 29% faster GPU, and 12% improved power efficiency.
- Max CPU speed is slower as the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 has a speed of 2.3 GHz, while the 6 Gen 3 hits a top speed of 2.4 GHz.
- The CPU structure is different: 1+3+4 on the 6 Gen 3 vs. 4+4 on the 6 Gen 4.
- First-in-6-series Gen AI support (with Int4 optimizations) and Snapdragon Game Super Resolution (upscaling).
Specifications of Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
- CPU Structure: Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 has one prime core with a frequency of 2.3 GHz, three performance cores at 2.2 GHz, and four efficiency cores running at 1.8 GHz. These are ARM CPU cores with Kryo branding.
- GPU: It comes with an Adreno GPU with some Snapdragon Elite Gaming features like Snapdragon Super Resolution 4K upscaling, Adreno HDR for improved dynamic range, and Adreno Frame Rate Engine for improved frame rates.
- Memory: The chip has up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM with a 3,200 MHz frequency and UFS 3.1 storage.
- AI: Hexagon NPU (Neural Processing Engine) with Int4 precision.
- Connectivity: Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 has Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4 (with LE audio), USB 3.1, L1+L2+L5 location (NavIC), and 5G (sub-6GHz and mmWave; multi-SIM).
Miscellaneous
It also includes support for 200MP single-shot photos, Quick Charge 4+ charging, HDR10+, FHD+ @ 144Hz display, Qualcomm Acoustic Audio codec, Snapdragon sound, and aptX support. Phones with this chip will be seen in the coming days. Then, the real-life experience of this processor will be revealed.
Conclusion
With the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, Qualcomm continues to enhance the performance and efficiency of mid-range smartphones. The introduction of AI features, better GPU, and faster CPU make it a promising processor for upcoming devices. As phones equipped with this chipset are released, we’ll gain further insights into real-world performance.
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