Snapdragon 6s Gen 3: Benchmarks and Specs

The Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 is a mid-range processor that's still found in many mid-range contenders and is quite popular for its price-to-performance ratio. Positioned as a refreshed successor to the legendary Snapdragon 695, it's found in the likes of Poco M7 Plus and the Moto G85. But how well does it perform? To find out, we benchmarked the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 and here's what we found.

Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 AnTuTu Score

Starting with the AnTuTu V11 benchmark, which gives us a bird's eye view of the processor, the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 in the Poco M7 Plus achieved a total score of 615,528 points. This places the 6s Gen 3 firmly in the mid-range territory. It comfortably handles social media, multitasking and swiping through UI without any stutters.

However, the GPU score is on the lower side with 59,508 points, which is a telltale sign that the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 is not built for high-end gaming. It's similar to the Dimensity 6400 in many aspects. All in all, it's a significant step up from the entry-level 4 Gen processors, but doesn't threaten the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 or Dimensity 7400.

As for its architecture, it boasts an octa-core setup with 2x Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.3 GHz, and 6x Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz. The processor is based on TSMC's 6nm manufacturing process. GPU-wise, it's got Adreno 619 and supports up to LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage.

Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Geekbench Score

Testing the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3's raw CPU capabilities via Geekbench, it scored 930 points in single-core and 2,217 points in multi-core. These are respectable for this price point, and are enough to ensure that basic interactions feel snappy. The multi-core score of 2.2K shows that the processor can handle background tasks well, though it lacks the heavy-lifting power required to run video rendering or intense file compression tasks.

Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 CPU Throttling Test

We observed in our Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 vs Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 benchmark comparison that the 6s Gen 3 excels in offering stable performance. Running a 15-minute stress test to see if the phone gets hot, the results were exceptional, with the chip throttling to only 95% of its max performance.

The graph is almost entirely green, meaning the phone essentially never throttles. Whether you use it for 5 minutes or 5 hours, the performance stays consistent. This high stability makes the 6s Gen 3 a reliable performer.

Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 3DMark Score

The Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 achieved a best loop score of 418 and a stability rating of 99.3%. This confirms our previous findings that while the chip doesn't have a lot to offer, it doesn't overheat. So, can it game? It can handle basic games without breaking a sweat. However, games like Genshin Impact or CoD: Mobile will struggle, even if you drop some settings to the absolute minimum.

Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Speedometer 3.0 Score

Finally, in the Speedometer benchmark, the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 scored 7.57. This score indicates a functional browsing experience. However, complex, script-heavy websites might take a split second longer to load compared to a flagship, but for general reading and scrolling, they will get the job done.

Benchmark Gallery

Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Specs

Verdict

The Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 is not the best performer, but it's a marathon runner. It prioritises stability and battery life alongside thermal control, and consistency over raw power. The Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 brings more power but in a slightly less efficient package. However, it's the better processor of the two.

That said, the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 isn't bad. If you want a phone that stays cool, lasts all day and runs daily apps smoothly, it's a perfect processor for an average user on a budget. However, if you want to game, the Adreno 619 isn't cut enough, and we'd recommend looking at the Dimensity 7400, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 or even the Dimensity 8400.