Overview

Two newly announced mid-range chipsets—the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 and MediaTek Dimensity 7400—are set to power many upcoming smartphones in 2025 and 2026. While both chips share similar architecture and target the same performance segment, early testing and benchmark data show clear differences in real-world output, efficiency, and feature support. Here is an authoritative, unbiased look at which chipset currently holds the performance edge.

Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 vs Dimensity 7400: Benchmark Results

Early Geekbench 6 numbers give the Dimensity 7400 a small but consistent lead in both single-core and multi-core tests.

Note: Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 scores are based on an alleged Moto G100s listing. Dimensity 7400 scores were tested using the Motorola Edge 60.

Geekbench 6	Single-Core	Multi-Core
Snapdragon 6s Gen 4	1,018	2,893
Dimensity 7400	1,058	3,041

The gains are not huge, but they indicate better peak CPU performance and more efficient handling of multi-threaded tasks on the Dimensity 7400.

GPU comparisons will follow once devices with the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 become available for testing.

Key Differences: Architecture & Efficiency

Although both use 4nm processors, their manufacturing sources differ—and that matters:

Snapdragon 6s Gen 4: Samsung 4nm
Dimensity 7400: TSMC 4nm (generally more power-efficient and consistent)

Both chipsets include:

4x Cortex-A78 performance cores
4x Cortex-A55 efficiency cores

However, MediaTek’s higher clock speeds across all cores give it a noticeable edge.

Graphics & Gaming Technologies

Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
- Adreno GPU (details unreleased)
- 59% improvement over previous generation
- Supports Variable Rate Shading & 144fps gaming
- Qualcomm Game Quick Touch for lower latency
Dimensity 7400
- Mali-G615 MC2 GPU
- 10% faster than its predecessor
- MediaTek Adaptive Gaming Technology 3.0
- Network Observation System for connectivity-aware gaming

Despite lacking complete GPU data for Snapdragon, MediaTek’s gaming optimizations and more efficient node design give it an early advantage.

Camera & Imaging

Both chips support up to 200MP cameras, but their imaging pipelines differ:

Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
- Dual 12-bit Spectra ISPs
- 2K HDR video at 30fps
- 720p 240fps slow-motion
Dimensity 7400
- 12-bit Imagiq 950 ISP
- 4K 60fps video
- Google Ultra HDR support
- Hardware-based multi-channel noise reduction

Dimensity 7400 offers higher video resolution, making it superior for flagship-style video capture.

Connectivity

Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
- Up to 2.9Gbps 5G download
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth 5.4
Dimensity 7400
- Up to 3.27Gbps 5G download
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth 5.4

MediaTek again leads in raw network throughput.

Specs Summary

Feature	Snapdragon 6s Gen 4	Dimensity 7400
Manufacturing	4nm (Samsung)	4nm (TSMC)
CPU	4×2.4GHz A78 + 4×1.8GHz A55	4×2.6GHz A78 + 4×2.0GHz A55
GPU	Adreno	Mali-G615 MC2
NPU	Qualcomm Hexagon	MediaTek NPU 655
Memory	LPDDR5	LPDDR5
Storage	UFS 3.1	UFS 3.1
Camera	2K HDR, up to 200MP	4K 60fps, up to 200MP
Connectivity	5G 2.9Gbps, Wi-Fi 6E	5G 3.27Gbps, Wi-Fi 6E

Which Chipset Wins?

Based on early benchmarks and architecture analysis, the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 currently leads in CPU performance, efficiency, imaging capabilities, and download speeds. The Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 remains competitive and brings strong gaming-centric features, but Qualcomm will need optimized device implementations to fully match MediaTek’s gains this generation.

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FAQs

1. Which chipset performs better overall?

Early benchmarks show the Dimensity 7400 outperforming the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 in both single-core and multi-core CPU performance.

2. Which is better for gaming?

Snapdragon offers gaming-focused features like VRS and Game Quick Touch, but Dimensity 7400 may deliver better sustained performance due to its efficient TSMC 4nm design.