Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 has made its first Geekbench appearance on the Honor X80 Pro Max, offering an early glimpse into the chipset's real-world performance.
The device, carrying model number BSN-AN00, achieved a single-core score of 1,095 and a multi-core score of 3,355.
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Compared to the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 found in the Honor Magic 8 Lite, which scored around 1,112 single-core and 3,124 multi-core, the CPU improvement is minimal.
GPU and efficiency gains
However, the new chipset features an Adreno 812 GPU that Qualcomm claims is 20% more powerful than its predecessor.
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This could translate to smoother gaming and better everyday graphics performance.
The test unit ran Android 16 with 8GB of RAM, and the chipset supports LPDDR5 memory.
Qualcomm also highlights the Adaptive Performance Engine 4.0 for faster app launches and improved power efficiency.
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Other features include Snapdragon Game Super Resolution and an updated 5G modem for enhanced connectivity.
The Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 appears focused on delivering a balanced mid-range experience rather than a dramatic CPU leap.
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More clarity will come when devices like the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G launch later this year.
