The Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 brings premium, battery-efficient 4nm technology and fast 5G to affordable phones like the POCO M8 Power and Honor 600 Smart.
The Dimensity 7400, meanwhile, targets mid-range devices with a focus on peak performance.
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With Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 phones now arriving, many are wondering if the new chip is a smart choice.
Benchmark scores and key differences can help you decide.
Spec sheet at a glance
- Snapdragon 4 Gen 4: 4nm (Samsung), 2x 2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55, Adreno 613 GPU, NPU, LPDDR5 up to 3.2 GHz, UFS 2.2/3.1, Snapdragon X61 modem (2.5 Gbps down), Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1.
Benchmark scores
Benchmarks were run on the POCO M8 Power 5G (Snapdragon 4 Gen 4) and iQOO Z10R (Dimensity 7400).
In Geekbench, the Dimensity 7400 scores higher in both single-core and multi-core tests. Single-core is up 9%, while multi-core leads by 29%.
- Snapdragon 4 Gen 4: Single-core 952, Multi-core 2328
- Dimensity 7400: Single-core 1042, Multi-core 3014
On AnTuTu v11, the Dimensity 7400 scores over 900K, while the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 just crosses 600K – a 48% difference.
The GPU score gap is massive: 300% higher for the Dimensity chip.
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- Snapdragon 4 Gen 4: Total 623,464 (CPU 251,733; GPU 36,348; Memory 154,338; UX 181,045)
- Dimensity 7400: Total 925,061 (CPU 340,697; GPU 145,500; Memory 157,129; UX 281,735)
In the 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test, the Dimensity 7400 delivers over 4x faster peak gaming performance.
Its low/base score is also over 4x higher.
- Snapdragon 4 Gen 4: High 191, Low 189, Stability 99%
- Dimensity 7400: High 850, Low 846, Stability 99.5%
Key differences
Both chips are 4nm, but the Dimensity 7400 uses TSMC's process, which often offers better performance and efficiency than Samsung's node used for the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4.
The CPU setup differs: Snapdragon uses a '2+6' configuration (two performance cores), while Dimensity has a '4+4' layout with four performance cores.
The Dimensity also clocks higher at 2.6 GHz vs 2.3 GHz.
For graphics, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 has an Adreno 613 GPU, while the Dimensity 7400 packs a dual-core Mali-G615 with higher peak frequency and better computational capabilities.
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The Dimensity also includes gaming enhancements that the Snapdragon lacks.
Camera support is another differentiator.
The Dimensity 7400 supports up to 200MP single cameras and 4K video recording, while the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 tops out at 108MP and 1080p.
The Dimensity also supports Google Ultra HDR.
Connectivity favors the Dimensity 7400 with faster 5G (3.27 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps), Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.4, promising better stability in crowded areas.
Which one should you choose?
If you prioritize power efficiency and everyday reliability, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 is a solid choice.
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For gaming performance and modern connectivity, the Dimensity 7400 is the better option.
