Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Chipset Review — Specifications and Benchmarks
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 represents a genuine leap for the mid-range "6-series," with a notable performance jump that narrows the gap with the upper tier of chipsets.
CPU
The chip includes 8 cores: one Kryo Prime (Cortex-A720) prime core at 2.3GHz, three Kryo Gold (Cortex-A720) cores at 2.2GHz, and four Kryo Silver (Cortex-A520) efficiency cores at 1.8GHz, built on a 4nm process.
GPU
The chip uses an Adreno 810 unit, the entry tier of the Adreno 800 series, supporting FHD+ gaming with high refresh rates.
Memory and Connectivity
The chip supports LPDDR5/LPDDR4X memory, and UFS 3.1 storage. It supports FHD+ displays up to 144Hz, and external displays up to 4K60 HDR via USB-C. It supports 5G, Wi-Fi 6/6E, and Bluetooth 5.4, with LTE Cat.18.
Performance Results
The chip scored between 764,000 and 894,500 points on AnTuTu depending on the device, with a Geekbench score around 994 single-core and 3,082 multi-core. A 15-minute thermal stress test showed impressive stability, reaching up to 85% of peak performance sustained.
✅ Pros
- +Notable performance jump that closes the gap with the older 7-series tier.
- +Excellent thermal stability reaching up to 85% in extended tests.
- +Supports modern Wi-Fi 6/6E and Bluetooth 5.4.
- +Supports up to 144Hz displays.
❌ Cons
- −Adreno 810 is the weakest tier within the Adreno 800 series.
- −Slightly behind rival Dimensity 7400 in thermal stability.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 much more powerful than Gen 3?
What GPU does the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 use?
What's the AnTuTu score of the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4?
Does the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 support Wi-Fi 6?
Which phones use the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4?
Quick verdict
The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 delivers a genuine performance leap for the "6-series," with AnTuTu scores up to 894,500 points and Wi-Fi 6E support.
| Manufacturing | |
| Manufacturer | Qualcomm |
|---|---|
| Fabrication | 4nm |
| Announced | February 13, 2025 |
| Availability | Available |
| CPU | |
| CPU cores | 8 cores |
|---|---|
| Core configuration | 1x Kryo Prime 2.3GHz + 3x Kryo Gold 2.2GHz + 4x Kryo Silver 1.8GHz |
| Max clock | 2.3 GHz |
| Graphics & AI | |
| GPU | Adreno 810 |
|---|---|
| Memory & connectivity | |
| Supported RAM | LPDDR5/LPDDR4X |
|---|---|
| Supported storage | UFS 3.1 |
| 5G | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6/6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
| Benchmarks | |
| AnTuTu | Approximately 764,000-894,500 |
|---|---|
| Geekbench single-core | Approximately 994 |
| Geekbench multi-core | Approximately 3082 |
| Extra features | |
| Phones using it | HONOR X9d |
|---|---|
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