Apple A6 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
We compared the performance of processors and found out that Apple A6 is better than Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 by 31.41%. It has 2 cores at 1.3 GHz and an PowerVR SGX543 GPU versus 4 cores at 1.2 GHz with Adreno 305. In the Antutu Benchmark test, Apple A6 results were faster than Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 by 24.56%, scoring 32177 points vs 25833 marks.
Its disadvantage is a TDP of 5W (its competitor has 4W), which means devices based on this chip will heat up more during games and other complex tasks. The speed of the built-in modem in Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 is better, 50 Mbps vs 10 Mbps so you'll get faster Internet service.
In the tables below you will find more detailed information and you will be able to compare these CPUs, see the difference and be able to find which one is right for you.
Apple A6 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Benchmarks and Rankings
| Benchmark | Apple A6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antutu | 32177 | 25833 | 24.56% |
| Geekbench | 278/157 | 187/103 | 48.66% / 52.43% |
| 3Dmark | 35 | 35 | - |
Apple A6 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Gaming Performance Test
| Gaming test | Apple A6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUBG: Mobile | 19 fps | 16 fps | 18.75% |
| PUBG: New State | 12 fps | 9 fps | 33.33% |
| Call of Duty: Mobile | 11 fps | 17 fps | 54.55% |
| Fortnite | 0 fps | 0 fps | - |
| Genshin Impact | 0 fps | 0 fps | - |
| Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | 12 fps | 18 fps | 50.00% |
Apple A6 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Specification
| Processor name | Apple A6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | 8/20/2012 | 12/05/2012 |
| CPU Architecture | 2 x A6 core 1.3GHz | 4 x ARM Cortex-A7 1,2 Ghz |
| Number of Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Clock Rate | 1.3 GHz | 1.2 GHz |
| Chip technology | 32 nm | 28 nm |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX543 | Adreno 305 |
| The highest TDP | 5 | 4 |
| Memory | 1 Gb | 2 Gb |
| Features | Apple modem | Snapdragon modem |
| Upload Speed (up to) | 10 Mbps | 50 Mbps |