Qualcomm has officially announced the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Mobile Platform, bringing significant improvements to its mid-tier processor lineup. Built on TSMC’s advanced 4nm N4P process, this new chipset is designed to deliver enhanced performance and efficiency for a wide range of smartphones.
Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Key Specifications
Enhanced CPU and GPU Performance
The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 features a tri-cluster CPU architecture, which consists of:
- One Kryo Prime core (Cortex-A720) clocked at 2.3GHz,
- Three Kryo Gold cores (Cortex-A720) running at 2.2GHz,
- Four Kryo Silver cores (Cortex-A520) operating at 1.8GHz.
In terms of graphics processing, the chipset is equipped with the Adreno 810 GPU, which operates at 895MHz and delivers an impressive 458.2 GFLOPS in FP32 computations. This combination ensures smoother gaming experiences and better performance for visually demanding applications.
Advanced Camera Capabilities
Qualcomm has integrated a powerful Spectra ISP (Image Signal Processor), allowing for high-resolution photography and video recording. The platform supports:
- Up to 200MP photo capture,
- A 64MP single camera with Zero Shutter Lag (ZSL),
- A 32MP + 16MP dual-camera setup with ZSL,
- A 16MP triple-camera configuration with ZSL,
- 4K HDR video recording at 30fps.
These camera capabilities make the new Snapdragon chip an attractive choice for smartphone manufacturers looking to offer high-quality imaging experiences in mid-range devices.
Improved Memory and Connectivity
The chipset supports both LPDDR4X and LPDDR5 RAM, providing faster memory speeds and improved multitasking capabilities:
- LPDDR4X: Dual-channel 16-bit at 2133MHz, offering bandwidth up to 17.0GB/s,
- LPDDR5: Dual-channel 16-bit at 3200MHz, reaching speeds of 25.6GB/s.
For connectivity, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 integrates the X62 5G modem, which delivers fast and reliable network performance. Key connectivity features include:
- 5G NR Sub-6 and mmWave support, offering download speeds up to 2.9Gbit/s and upload speeds up to 1.6Gbit/s,
- LTE Cat18, supporting download speeds up to 1.2Gbit/s and upload speeds up to 210Mbit/s,
- FastConnect 6700 system, featuring Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2×2 MU-MIMO, enables speeds of up to 2.9Gbit/s.
