Qualcomm officially announces Snapdragon 6 Gen 4-old gen Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 is being replaced by a new generation Snapdragon 6 Gen 4-chipset for mid-range Android smartphones. The new processor features an upgraded Prime core and a 29% improvement in GPU performance. So, here is a detailed comparison of Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 and its predecessor.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 vs Snapdragon 6 Gen 3: Key Upgrades in CPU, GPU, and AI Performance
CPU
The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 debuts a Prime Core clocked at 2.3GHz, a first for the Snapdragon 6 Series. Featuring a 1+3+4 core layout, it provides an 11% boost in CPU performance. The new Prime Core is also more power-efficient, so despite a reduction in peak clock speed (compared to Prime Core, which goes from 2.4GHz to 2.3GHz), it can deliver single-threaded performance at lower power consumption. The processor is also 12% more power efficient than its predecessor, which used Samsung’s process, thanks to TSMC’s 4nm architecture.
GPU
Qualcomm hasn’t named the exact model of Adreno GPU inside the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, but it claims a 29% increase in gaming performance over the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC supports Snapdragon Super Game Resolution enabling visually stunning gaming experiences even at 4K resolution. The new Adreno HDR Fast Blend pushes rendering speed up to 2X while further reducing latency for a smoother gaming experience.
AI Capabilities
The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 is GenAI Ready, integrating Qualcomm’s Hexagon NPU for faster on-device AI processing. It also brings along support for INT4, delivering more efficient and accurate calculations than the INT8 support offered in the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. Qualcomm has also improved the GPU and NPU, making them less resource-heavy, resulting in AI tasks having greater potential for use outside the phone. It also brings improvements to features such as noise cancellation, contextual detection, and noise reduction.
Other Differences and Verdict
Both chipsets also support 200MP cameras, 144Hz refresh rates, and Quick Charge 4+, but where the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 upgrades Bluetooth from v5.2 to v5.4. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 is a big upgrade in terms of CPU, GPU, and AI, while also keeping 5G and Wi-Fi 6E support. Expected to power budget smartphones around ₹15,000, it stands as an ideal successor to the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3.
FAQs
How much faster is the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 compared to Gen 3?
The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 offers 11% better CPU performance and 29% faster GPU performance.
Does the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 support 5G and Wi-Fi 6E?
Yes, it supports both 5G and Wi-Fi 6E, along with Bluetooth 5.4 for improved connectivity.
