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Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

Manufacturing Process
4nm
CPU Cores
8 cores
Instruction Set
ARMv8.2-A
Memory Type
LPDDR5 (2750MHz)
GPU
Adreno 710
5G Support
1

ℹ️ Basic Information

SOC Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Brand Qualcomm
Announcement Date 06 September 2022
Class Mid range
Manufacturing Process 4nm
Manufacturing Samsung

⚡ CPU Specifications

CPU Architecture 4x 2.2 GHz – Cortex-A78
4x 1.8 GHz – Cortex-A55
CPU Cores 8 Core
CPU Frequency 2200MHz
Instruction Set ARMv8.2-A

🧠 Cache & NPU

Cache unknown MB
Cache Level L3
SLC unknown
NPU Hexagon NPU

💾 Memory

Memory Type LPDDR5
Memory Frequency 2750MHz
Memory Bus 2x 16 Bit
Max Bandwidth 22 Gb/s
Max Memory Size 12 GB

🎮 GPU

GPU Adreno 710
GPU Architecture Adreno 700
Pipelines 2 Pipeline
Shading Units 128 Unit
Total Shaders 256 Unit
Vulkan Version Version 1.1
OpenCL Version Version 2.0
DirectX Version Version 12.1

💿 Storage & Display

Max Display Resolution 2520 x 1080
Max Camera Resolution 200MP

🎵 Video & Audio

Video Capture 4K at 30FPS
Video Playback 4K at 30FPS
Video Codecs H.264, H.265, VP9
Audio Codecs AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV

📶 Connectivity

5G Support 1
WiFi Wifi 6
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2

🛰️ Navigation Systems

GPS Yes
GLONASS Yes
Beidou Yes
Galileo Yes
QZSS Yes
NAVIC Yes

📊 Benchmark Scores

AnTuTu 10 565,856

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✅ Positive Aspects

1. Balanced Mid-Range Performance

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 combines efficient Cortex-A78 performance cores with Cortex-A55 efficiency cores, delivering smooth everyday performance and responsive multitasking suitable for mid-range devices.

2. Improved Graphics & Multimode Support

Featuring the Adreno 710 GPU, the chipset handles moderate gaming and multimedia tasks effectively while providing support for 4K video capture and playback, making it versatile for general users.

3. Modern Connectivity and AI Features

With built-in 5G modem (Snapdragon X62), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and Hexagon AI capabilities, the SoC supports current connectivity standards and AI acceleration for enhanced applications.

❌ Negative Aspects

1. Mid-Tier Gaming Limits

Although the Adreno 710 is capable, it does not match flagship GPU performance for heavy 3D gaming at the highest settings, making it less suited for intensive gaming workloads.

2. Modest Memory Bandwidth

With a maximum memory bandwidth around 22 Gb/s and LPDDR5 memory, it falls behind some competitors in raw memory throughput, potentially limiting performance in memory-intensive scenarios.

Device information for this processor will be available soon. We are working on collecting data about smartphones and tablets that use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1.