Qualcomm Launches Snapdragon 6 Gen 3: Enhanced Performance and New Features Unveiled
Qualcomm has quietly rolled out its latest mobile processor, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. This new chip builds on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, offering notable improvements in both CPU and AI performance. This launch follows the introduction of the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 SoC, which was unveiled at the Snapdragon for India event on July 30.
Highlights of Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
- Performance Enhancements:
- 10% Boost in CPU Power: Better overall processing speeds compared to the previous generation.
- 20% Increase in AI Efficiency: Enhanced capabilities for AI-driven applications.
- Chip Specifications:
- Model: SM6475-AB.
- Architecture: 64-bit architecture.
- Processor: Qualcomm Kryo with eight cores, achieving a peak clock speed of 2.4GHz.
- Graphics: Adreno GPU with up to 30% better performance, supporting OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan 1.1, and OpenCL 2.0 APIs.
- Manufacturing: Built using a 4-nanometre process.
- Display and Memory:
- RAM Support: LPDDR5 RAM running at 3200MHz.
- Display: Full-HD resolution with a refresh rate up to 120Hz.
- AI and Camera Capabilities:
- AI Features: Qualcomm Sensing Hub with Low Power AI System for tasks like voice assistants and noise cancellation.
- Camera: Supports up to 200-megapixel cameras and includes a triple 12-bit Spectra ISP setup for improved noise reduction and AI-based image enhancement.
- Connectivity and Charging:
- Satellite Navigation: Compatible with QZSS, Galileo, Beidou, GLONASS, NavIC, and GPS for precise location tracking.
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2.
- Wi-Fi: Supports Wi-Fi 6E.
- Charging: Quick Charge 4+ via USB Type-C.
- Fingerprint Technology: Includes Qualcomm 3D Sonic Sensor Max for advanced fingerprint recognition.
With these upgrades, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 aims to deliver enhanced performance and functionality for mid-range smartphones, making it a strong contender in the mobile processor market.
