Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 vs Snapdragon 690 5G

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 offers a newer architecture, faster CPU performance, improved graphics and better power efficiency. It is more suitable for newer mid-range smartphones. The Snapdragon 690 5G was an earlier 5G platform and provided balanced performance for its generation.

• Architecture: Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 uses Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 cores. Snapdragon 690 5G uses Cortex-A77 and Cortex-A55 cores.
• CPU: Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 has four performance cores clocked at up to 2.2 GHz. Snapdragon 690 5G has two performance cores clocked at up to 2.0 GHz.
• GPU: Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 uses the Adreno 710 GPU. Snapdragon 690 5G uses the Adreno 619L GPU.
• AI/NPU: Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 includes the 7th Gen Qualcomm AI Engine. Snapdragon 690 5G uses the Qualcomm AI Engine with the Hexagon 692 processor.
• Target segment/value proposition: Both processors target mid-range 5G smartphones. Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 supports newer memory, camera and connectivity features. Snapdragon 690 5G provides 5G support for earlier mid-range devices.

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The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 690 5G are mid-range mobile processors designed for octa-core Android phones from different generations. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 brings a newer 4 nm design, improved CPU cores, faster memory support and updated AI capabilities. The Snapdragon 690 5G uses an older 8 nm architecture and introduced 5G support to more affordable smartphones. This comparison explains their differences in performance, graphics, connectivity and power efficiency. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 was announced in September 2022, while the Snapdragon 690 5G was announced in June 2020 and was not officially launched in India.

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 was launched in India in September 2022, while the Snapdragon 690 5G was announced in June 2020 but was not officially launched in India.

Disclaimer: The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 was launched in India in September 2022. The Snapdragon 690 5G was announced in June 2020 but was not officially launched in India. Availability of smartphones powered by these processors may vary by region. Specifications and performance may differ depending on the device configuration, software optimisation, and manufacturer implementation.

Benchmark tests provide a measurable comparison of the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 690 5G. AnTuTu evaluates overall processor performance, while Geekbench measures CPU performance. 3DMark focuses on graphics performance. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 records higher scores because of its newer CPU architecture, improved memory support and updated GPU.

AnTuTu 11

AnTuTu 11 measures CPU, GPU, memory and user experience performance. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 records a higher overall score than the Snapdragon 690 5G. Its newer architecture and faster memory support contribute to the performance difference.

Geekbench 6

Geekbench 6 evaluates single-core and multi-core CPU performance. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 records higher scores in both tests. This can support quicker application responses, smoother multitasking and improved performance in CPU-intensive tasks.

3DMark

3DMark evaluates graphics performance using demanding visual workloads. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 records a score in the Steel Nomad Light test, indicating its ability to handle gaming, graphics-intensive applications and visual effects. A comparable 3DMark score is not available for the Snapdragon 690 5G.

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