Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 Chipset with Performance Boosts

Key Takeaways

1. Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, an update to its mid-range chipset lineup.
2. The Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 features a CPU that is 36% faster and offers a 59% boost in GPU performance.
3. This new model is designed to replace the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, with similarities in CPU configuration and clock speeds.
4. The Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 supports 144 Hz display at 1080p and includes Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity.
5. The launch follows the recent rollout of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

Qualcomm has made some updates to its mid-range chipset lineup by introducing a new model in the Snapdragon 6 series. This announcement comes after the rollout of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 last month. The latest addition is the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, which arrives more than eight months after the initial launch of the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4.

Enhanced Performance

As per Qualcomm, the new 4 nm chipset boasts a CPU that is 36% quicker, featuring four performance cores operating at 2.4 GHz and four efficiency cores functioning at 1.8 GHz. Even better, the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 is claimed to offer a significant 59% boost in GPU performance compared to the “previous generation.” However, Qualcomm has not provided specific details about this improvement.

Comparison with Previous Models

It seems logical to compare this new model with the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, which the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 is designed to replace. Interestingly, the part number ‘SM6435-AA’ suggests that the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 is related to the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (SM6450), which is used in several smartphones like the Honor Magic 7 Lite and Moto G Stylus 5G 2024, currently priced at $199 on Amazon.

Similarities and Upgrades

In fact, the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 retains the same CPU configuration and clock speeds as its predecessor, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. However, it does offer a jump to 144 Hz display support at 1080p and includes Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity as well. For further information, check out Qualcomm’s product brief below.