Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, prioritising gaming, AI: 5 key details
Qualcomm today, on 12 February, expanded its portfolio of mobile chipsets with the introduction of the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset, which is based on a 4nm architecture and features Kryo CPU. Qualcomm claims that it has a major focus on gaming, with much better CPU performance, improved GPU capabilities, and enhanced power efficiency compared to the previous generation.
The chipset brings several enhancements, including technologies such as ‘Luminous Capture,' which enables users to take photos and record videos simultaneously with the Qualcomm Spectra triple ISP. It minimises noise in images and videos shot in low-light conditions, thanks to Snapdragon Low Light Vision, and supports 200-megapixel images. There is also support for lossless audio with Qualcomm aptX lossless audio streaming, and the ability to broadcast audio to multiple devices with LE audio, among other features.
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Qualcomm states that this platform has been developed specifically for gamers who seek 4K visuals and lossless audio from their smartphones, with an emphasis on optics as well.
In terms of CPU architecture, it features a 64-bit Kryo CPU. It consists of one prime core clocked at up to 2.3 GHz, three performance cores running at up to 2.2 GHz, and four efficiency cores reaching up to 1.8 GHz. The chipset also includes an Adreno GPU, which Qualcomm claims offers improved performance over its predecessor.
Additionally, the chipset supports Qualcomm Snapdragon's 5G modem RF system and includes the latest Wi-Fi standards, such as Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and 802.11a/b/g/n, with support for the 6 GHz, 5 GHz, and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi spectral bands. It also supports Bluetooth 5.4 and LE audio, along with Snapdragon Sound, which includes Qualcomm aptX Voice, aptX Lossless, and aptX Adaptive.
The chipset is compatible with LPDDR5 memory (up to 3200 MHz) and LPDDR4X memory (up to 2133 MHz),
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