What are the main architecture differences between Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and the Snapdragon 6 series?

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 features a 4nm architecture with Cortex-A78 performance cores for budget 5G smartphones. The Snapdragon 6 series includes multiple processors released across different generations, using a range of CPU architectures, manufacturing processes and performance configurations depending on the chipset.

How do the GPU capabilities of Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and the Snapdragon 6 series compare for gaming?

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 uses the Adreno 613 GPU for everyday and casual gaming. The Snapdragon 6 series includes various Adreno GPUs with higher graphics capabilities, enabling smoother gameplay, improved visual quality and support for more demanding mobile games on compatible devices.

Which manufacturing process is used in Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and the Snapdragon 6 series?

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is manufactured using Samsung's 4nm process. The Snapdragon 6 series spans several processor generations and typically uses approximate 4nm to 6nm manufacturing technologies depending on the specific chipset.

What memory and storage technologies are supported by Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and the Snapdragon 6 series?

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 supports LPDDR5 and LPDDR4X memory with UFS 3.1 and UFS 2.2 storage. The Snapdragon 6 series generally supports LPDDR4X or LPDDR5 memory along with UFS 2.2, UFS 3.1 and, on selected processors, UFS 4.0 storage technologies.

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Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 vs Snapdragon 6 Series Comparison

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In summary

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is designed for budget 5G smartphones, while the Snapdragon 6 series targets upper budget and mid-range devices.
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 provides verified specifications, whereas Snapdragon 6 series values represent approximate ranges across multiple processors.
The Snapdragon 6 series generally offers higher CPU, GPU, AI and multimedia capabilities depending on the chipset generation.
Both support modern Android smartphones, but the Snapdragon 6 series typically includes broader feature support and higher overall performance across the processor family.

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Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 vs Snapdragon 6 Series - Overview

Qualcomm offers multiple Snapdragon processor families to serve different smartphone price segments. Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 focuses on delivering efficient performance, improved power consumption and dependable 5G connectivity for entry-level devices. In comparison, the Snapdragon 6 series includes several processors launched across different years, targeting upper budget and mid-range smartphones with more advanced CPU architectures, graphics capabilities and AI processing.

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Understanding the technical specifications of a processor helps explain its performance, efficiency and supported features. Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is an entry-level 5G chipset with verified specifications, while the Snapdragon 6 series represents a family of processors designed for upper budget and mid-range smartphones. Since the Snapdragon 6 series includes multiple chipsets, the specifications below use approximate ranges to provide a representative family-level comparison.

General

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 features two Cortex-A78 performance cores for reliable day-to-day performance in budget 5G smartphones. In comparison, the Snapdragon 6 series includes multiple processor configurations with approximate improvements in processing power, making it more suitable for demanding multitasking, productivity applications, content creation and higher-end mobile gaming depending on the chipset.

Specification	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	Snapdragon 6 series (Approx.)
Brand	Qualcomm	Qualcomm
Model	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	Snapdragon 6 series
Announced	June 2023	Approx. 2021–2025
Target segment	Budget 5G smartphones	Upper budget and mid-range smartphones
Network support	5G, 4G LTE	Approx. 5G, 4G LTE (varies by chipset)
Manufacturing process	4nm	Approx. 4nm–6nm
Foundry	Samsung	Approx. Samsung or TSMC

CPU

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 features two Cortex-A78 performance cores for dependable daily performance in budget 5G smartphones. In comparison, the Snapdragon 6 series includes multiple processor configurations with approximate improvements in processing power, making it more suitable for demanding multitasking, productivity applications, content creation and higher-end mobile gaming depending on the chipset.

Specification	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	Snapdragon 6 series (Approx.)
CPU architecture	ARMv8.2-A	Approx. ARMv8.2-A to ARMv9
CPU configuration	Octa-core	Approx. Octa-core
Performance cores	2x Cortex-A78	Approx. 2–4 Kryo/Cortex performance cores
Efficiency cores	6x Cortex-A55	Approx. 4–6 efficiency cores
Maximum clock speed	2.2GHz	Approx. 2.2GHz–2.8GHz
Performance core frequency	2x Cortex-A78@2.2GHz	Approx. Up to 2.8GHz
Efficiency core frequency	6x Cortex-A55@2.0GHz	Approx. 1.8GHz–2.2GHz

Graphics

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 integrates the Adreno 613 GPU for casual gaming and smooth HD and Full HD visuals. The Snapdragon 6 series generally offers stronger graphics performance across the processor family, enabling smoother frame rates, improved visual quality and better support for demanding mobile games and creative applications.

Specification	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	Snapdragon 6 series (Approx.)
GPU	Adreno 613	Approx. Adreno 619–710
GPU family	Adreno 6-series	Adreno 6-series/7-series
Gaming support	HD and FHD gaming	Approx. FHD to FHD Plus gaming
Maximum gaming refresh rate	Up to 120fps	Approx. Up to 120fps–144fps
Vulkan support	Vulkan 1.1	Approx. Vulkan 1.1–1.3
OpenGL	OpenGL ES 3.2	Approx. OpenGL ES 3.2

Memory

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 supports LPDDR5 and LPDDR4X memory for efficient everyday performance, while the Snapdragon 6 series generally offers higher memory frequencies and bandwidth across different chipsets, helping improve multitasking, faster application loading and smoother overall system performance.

Specification	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	Snapdragon 6 series (Approx.)
Memory type	LPDDR5, LPDDR4X	Approx. LPDDR4X, LPDDR5
Maximum memory frequency	6400Mbps (LPDDR5), 4266Mbps (LPDDR4X)	Approx. 4266Mbps–8533Mbps
Memory bus	2 × 16-bit	Approx. 2 × 16-bit
Maximum bandwidth	25.6GB/s	Approx. 25.6GB/s–68GB/s
Maximum RAM	16GB	Approx. 16GB–24GB

Multimedia

Multimedia capabilities determine how well a processor handles photography, video recording, display quality and storage performance. Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 supports modern camera systems, Full HD Plus displays and fast UFS storage for everyday content creation and entertainment. The Snapdragon 6 series typically expands these capabilities with support for higher-resolution cameras, faster storage technologies and enhanced display features for photography enthusiasts and multimedia users.

Specification	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	Snapdragon 6 series (Approx.)
ISP	Qualcomm Spectra ISP	Approx. Qualcomm Spectra ISP
Maximum camera resolution	108MP	Approx. 108MP–200MP
Maximum display resolution	FHD Plus	Approx. FHD Plus to 1.5K
Display refresh rate	Up to 120Hz	Approx. Up to 120Hz–144Hz
Storage support	UFS 3.1, UFS 2.2	Approx. UFS 2.2, UFS 3.1, UFS 4.0

Connectivity and network

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 delivers reliable 5G connectivity for streaming, video calls, online gaming and everyday communication. The Snapdragon 6 series generally includes more advanced wireless technologies across the processor family, offering approximate improvements in download speeds, Wi-Fi performance and Bluetooth connectivity depending on the chipset.

Specification	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	Snapdragon 6 series (Approx.)
5G modem	Snapdragon X61	Approx. Snapdragon X51–X70 series
5G support	Sub-6GHz SA/NSA	Approx. Sub-6GHz SA/NSA
LTE	LTE Cat.18	Approx. LTE Cat.18–Cat.24
Peak download speed	2.5Gbps	Approx. 2.5Gbps–4.4Gbps
Peak upload speed	900Mbps	Approx. 900Mbps–1.6Gbps
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Approx. Wi-Fi 5/Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.1	Approx. Bluetooth 5.1–5.4
Navigation	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC	Approx. GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 vs Snapdragon 6 Series - Benchmarking

Benchmark scores provide a standardised way to evaluate processor performance across CPU processing, graphics rendering, memory handling and overall system responsiveness. Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 uses verified benchmark results, while the Snapdragon 6 series represents a family of processors with approximate benchmark ranges derived from multiple Snapdragon 6-series chipsets.

Benchmark	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	Snapdragon 6 series (Approx.)
AnTuTu v10	417,800	Approx. 450,000–850,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core	928	Approx. 900–1,600
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core	2,229	Approx. 2,200–4,500
3DMark Wild Life	1,233	Approx. 1,200–4,500

AnTuTu

AnTuTu evaluates a processor's overall performance by measuring CPU processing, GPU rendering, memory performance and user experience. Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 delivers balanced performance for budget 5G smartphones, while processors across the Snapdragon 6 series generally achieve higher scores through faster CPU cores, improved graphics hardware and greater memory bandwidth.

Component	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	Snapdragon 6 series (Approx.)
CPU	142,000	Approx. 150,000–290,000
GPU	73,400	Approx. 90,000–220,000
Memory	98,600	Approx. 100,000–170,000
UX	103,800	Approx. 110,000–180,000
Total score	417,800	Approx. 450,000–850,000

Geekbench

Geekbench measures single-core and multi-core CPU performance to estimate how efficiently a processor handles everyday applications, productivity workloads and multitasking. Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 offers dependable CPU performance for daily use, whereas the Snapdragon 6 series generally delivers higher processing capability across newer generations.

Component	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	Snapdragon 6 series (Approx.)
Single-Core	928	Approx. 900–1,600
Multi-Core	2,229	Approx. 2,200–4,500

3DMark

3DMark Wild Life evaluates GPU capability by measuring graphics rendering performance under demanding gaming workloads. Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is suitable for casual and mainstream gaming, while the Snapdragon 6 series typically provides stronger graphics performance, supporting higher frame rates and more demanding mobile games depending on the chipset.

Component	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	Snapdragon 6 series (Approx.)
Wild Life Graphics Score	1,233	Approx. 1,200–4,500
Overall Score	1,233	Approx. 1,200–4,500

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