Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4

Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4

Snapdragon 6 Gen 4: a balanced 4 nm mid-range SoC

Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 is an update to the popular “6-series” with a focus on power efficiency and higher CPU/GPU throughput. The move to modern Arm v9 cores and a faster graphics pipeline makes the platform noticeably stronger than its predecessor while keeping power draw in check.

What’s inside

  • CPU: 8 cores — 1× Cortex-A720 up to 2.3 GHz, 3× Cortex-A720 up to 2.2 GHz, and 4× Cortex-A520 up to 1.8 GHz.

  • GPU: Adreno 810 — reliable FHD+ gaming with support for high refresh rates.

  • Memory & storage: LPDDR5/LPDDR4X and UFS 3.1 — quick app launches and steady performance under heavy workloads.

  • Displays & video: FHD+ up to 144 Hz, external displays up to 4K60 HDR over USB-C; game features like upscaling and frame interpolation.

  • Connectivity & audio: 5G, Wi-Fi 6/6E, Bluetooth 5.4, enhanced audio stack with high-quality codecs.

  • AI features: updated Sensing Hub and more efficient low-precision modes (including INT4) for on-device models.

What’s improved vs. Snapdragon 6 Gen 3

  • CPU architecture: switches from Cortex-A78/A55 (Arm v8) to Cortex-A720/A520 (Arm v9), bringing higher IPC and better efficiency at similar load levels.

  • Graphics: from Adreno 710 to Adreno 810 — higher rendering throughput, steadier sustained clocks, broader game tech support.

  • Displays: support for higher refresh (up to 144 Hz) versus the prior generation’s typical 120 Hz — helpful for UI fluidity and gaming.

  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4 (versus 5.2 previously) for more flexible low-power profiles and modern accessories.

  • AI & imaging: retains the “headline” camera (up to 200 MP) and video (4K@30) capabilities while improving HDR/noise reduction and speeding up lightweight on-device models.

How it stacks up against rivals

  • MediaTek Dimensity 7xx (7200/7300, etc.): broadly similar CPU class and efficiency; 6 Gen 4 often benefits from a mature Adreno graphics stack and driver support for popular engines, plus the newer Bluetooth 5.4.

  • Mid-range Exynos: strong modem/ISP packages, but sustained FHD+ frame-rate stability is frequently comparable to—or behind—same-class Adreno solutions.

  • Bottom line: 6 Gen 4 is among the most balanced mid-range options, with no glaring bottlenecks and a solid CPU/GPU/connectivity/camera mix.

Performance

  • AnTuTu v10: roughly ~700–780K

  • Geekbench 6: around ~1100 (Single) and ~3100 (Multi)

Gaming and everyday use

Adreno 810 runs popular online titles comfortably on medium/high presets at FHD+. In daily use you get quick UI response, stable multitasking, and predictable battery life thanks to the 4 nm process and more efficient CPU cores.

Devices on Snapdragon 6 Gen 4

  • realme 14 5G (2025)

  • OPPO K13 5G (2025)

  • HONOR X70 (2025)

Verdict

A well-balanced mid-range platform: modern CPU architecture (A720/A520), a clearly faster GPU, up-to-date connectivity (5G, Wi-Fi 6/6E, Bluetooth 5.4), and expanded multimedia (FHD+ 144 Hz, external 4K60 HDR). Not a flagship, but a robust and current foundation for a stable everyday experience.

Basic

Label Name
Qualcomm
Platform
SmartPhone Mid range
Launch Date
February 2025
Manufacturing
TSMC
Model Name
SM6650
Architecture
1x 2.3 GHz – Kryo Prime (Cortex-A720)3x 2.2 GHz – Kryo Gold (Cortex-A720)4x 1.8 GHz – Kryo Silver (Cortex-A520)
Cores
8
Technology
4 nm
Frequency
2300 MHz

GPU Specifications

GPU name
Adreno 810
GPU frequency
895 MHz
FLOPS
0.4582 TFLOPS
Shading units
128
OpenCL version
3.0
Vulkan version
1.3
Max display resolution
3360 x 1600
DirectX version
12.1

Connectivity

4G support
LTE Cat. 18
5G support
Yes
Bluetooth
5.4
Wi-Fi
6
Navigation
GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC

Memory Specifications

Memory type
LPDDR5
Memory frequency
3200 MHz
Memory Bus
2x 16 Bit
Max Bandwidth
25.6 Gbit/s

Miscellaneous

Neural processor (NPU)
Yes
Audio codecs
- AAC - AIFF - CAF - MP3 - MP4 - WAV
Max camera resolution
1x 200MP
Storage type
UFS 2.2, UFS 3.1
Video capture
4K at 30FPS
Video codecs
- H.264 - H.265 - VP9
Video playback
4K at 30FPS
Instruction set
ARMv9-A

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6
Single Core Score
1107
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
3073
FP32 (float)
Score
449
AnTuTu 10
Score
693287

Compared to Other SoC

Geekbench 6 Single Core
3842 +247.1%
1377 +24.4%
715 -35.4%
355 -67.9%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
14383 +368%
3991 +29.9%
1847 -39.9%
1135 -63.1%
FP32 (float)
1345 +199.6%
705 +57%
333 -25.8%
238 -47%
AnTuTu 10
1933536 +178.9%
959921 +38.5%
485972 -29.9%
406460 -41.4%