The Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 710 are mobile processors designed for different smartphone segments. They differ in manufacturing process, CPU architecture, graphics, memory support, multimedia capabilities, storage compatibility, and network connectivity. Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is built on a 4nm process with an integrated Snapdragon X61 5G Modem-RF System, while Snapdragon 710 uses a 10nm process with the Snapdragon X15 LTE modem for 4G smartphones.
General
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 710 differ in launch period, target segment, manufacturing process, and network support. Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 was introduced in 2023 for budget 5G smartphones, while Snapdragon 710 was launched in 2018 for upper mid-range smartphones with LTE connectivity.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 710 |
|---|
| Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Model | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 710 Mobile Platform |
| Launch date | June 2023 | May 2018 |
| Target segment | Budget 5G smartphones | Upper mid-range smartphones |
| Network support | 5G, 4G LTE | 4G LTE |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | 10nm |
| Foundry | Samsung | Samsung |
| CPU architecture | Qualcomm Kryo CPU | Qualcomm Kryo 360 CPU |
| Instruction set | ARMv8-A (64-bit) | ARMv8-A (64-bit) |
| 64-bit support | Yes | Yes |
CPU
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 710 feature octa-core CPU designs for everyday smartphone workloads. Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 combines two Kryo performance cores running at up to 2.2GHz with six Kryo efficiency cores running at up to 2.0GHz. Snapdragon 710 uses two Kryo 360 Gold cores at up to 2.2GHz and six Kryo 360 Silver cores at up to 1.7GHz.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 710 |
|---|
| CPU configuration | 2 Kryo Performance cores + 6 Kryo Efficiency cores | 2 Kryo 360 Gold + 6 Kryo 360 Silver |
| Performance cores | 2 cores up to 2.2GHz | 2 cores up to 2.2GHz |
| Efficiency cores | 6 cores up to 2.0GHz | 6 cores up to 1.7GHz |
| Core count | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| Maximum clock speed | Up to 2.2GHz | Up to 2.2GHz |
| Process node | 4nm | 10nm |
Graphics
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 710 integrate Qualcomm Adreno graphics for gaming, video playback, and graphical applications. Snapdragon 710 features the Adreno 616 GPU, while Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 integrates a newer-generation Adreno GPU.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 710 |
|---|
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 616 GPU |
| Graphics API support | Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL ES 3.2 | Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL ES 3.2 |
| Hardware video acceleration | Yes | Yes |
Memory
Both processors support LPDDR memory for multitasking and application performance. Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 supports newer LPDDR5 memory in addition to LPDDR4X, while Snapdragon 710 supports LPDDR4X memory.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 710 |
|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5, LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Maximum memory frequency | LPDDR5: 3200MHz, LPDDR4X: 2133MHz | LPDDR4X: 1866MHz |
| Memory bus width | 32-bit | 32-bit |
Multimedia (ISP)
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 710 include Qualcomm image signal processors for photography and video capture. Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 supports camera sensors up to 108MP, while Snapdragon 710 features the Qualcomm Spectra 250 ISP with support for higher-resolution video recording.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 710 |
|---|
| ISP | Qualcomm Spectra ISP | Qualcomm Spectra 250 ISP |
| Maximum camera resolution | Up to 108MP | Up to 32MP single camera / 20MP dual camera |
| Video capture | 1080p at 60fps | 4K at 30fps |
| Display support | FHD+ at up to 120Hz | QHD+ |
| Storage support | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Connectivity and network
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 integrates Qualcomm's Snapdragon X61 5G Modem-RF System, while Snapdragon 710 includes the Snapdragon X15 LTE modem. These modem solutions provide different network capabilities based on the generation of smartphones they support.
| Specification | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 710 |
|---|
| Modem | Snapdragon X61 5G Modem-RF System | Snapdragon X15 LTE Modem |
| 5G support | Yes | No |
| 4G LTE support | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum download speed | Up to 2.5Gbps | Up to 800Mbps |
| Maximum upload speed | Up to 900Mbps | Up to 150Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, NavIC, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |