Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

Comparisons 08-07-2023

Comprehensive testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications of the chips, so that it can be easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like AnTuTu, Neocore, GFXBench, Geekbench, PassMark, Quadrant, PCMark, Vellamo, 3DMark, even the gaming performance of CPUs in Fortnite, PUBG, Madout2, Minecraft, GTA, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you already be able to understand which processors is better to buy Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 or Snapdragon 6 Gen 1.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
CPU Benchmark
Based on Antutu and Geekbench score

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

39%

Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

51%

Battery life test
Power Consumption efficiency (how quickly the processor reduces the battery charge)

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

88%

Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

86%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

38%

Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

49%

Antutu v10, 9

Antutu benchmark separately tests the performance of the CPU, GPU, and memory speed

	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Total score	546249	717289
CPU	152941	200835
GPU	207568	272563
MEM	87399	114758
UX	98334	129107

GeekBench 6, 5.2

This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Single-Core	852	1120
Multi-Core	2555	3355

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Frequency	2200 MHz	2200 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	4 nm
Transistors count	8000 millions	10000 millions
Core configuration	4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A710 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A510	4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A710 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A510
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	7 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x1, LPDDR5	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	12 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	3200
Memory bandwidth	64	96
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L2 cache	2 MB	2 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 660	Adreno 660
GPU Frequency	700 MHz	700 MHz
GFloPS	1486	1486
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	512	512
Display	2520 x 1200 pixels	7680 x 4320 pixels

The frequency of the GPU does not always directly indicate its performance. To fully evaluate all the capabilities of a graphics chip, you should take into account the number of Shader Units and Cores, as well as how many GFlops it has.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite Mobile	28.1	27.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	58.8	84.1
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	54.5	51.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	54.3	47.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	45.6	72.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	71.1	105.6
Real Racing 3	94.8	64.5
Sniper 3D	69.7	67.2
Need for Speed No Limits	64.2	72.3
Mortal Kombat X	70.7	75.5
CSR Racing 2	65.2	72.9

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the gadget and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Antutu v10, 9 and GeekBench 6, 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	108 MP	108 MP
Dual Camera resolution	16 MP	25 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 680	Qualcomm Spectra 680
Video Encoding FPS	240	240
Video Encoding resolution	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X61 5G Modem-RF System	Qualcomm Snapdragon X62 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	2500 MBit/s.	2900 MBit/s.
Upload speed	900 MBit/s.	1700 MBit/s.
Navigation	Beidou, GPS, Galileo, SBAS, GLONASS, GNSS, QZSS, NavIC, Dual frequency GNSS, NavIC enabled	NavIC, GPS, Beidou, Dual frequency GNSS, GNSS, SBAS, QZSS, GLONASS, Galileo, NavIC enabled
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is better: 5
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is better: 22
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the automatic comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint testing and listen to what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 specs and review.

Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 specs and review.