Qualcomm QCS4290 vs MediaTek Helio G90

Comparisons   18-02-2023
   Detailed testing data of Qualcomm QCS4290 vs MediaTek Helio G90, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics of the CPUs, to make it easier to understand, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests like Vellamo, Quadrant, 3DMark, PassMark, AnTuTu, Geekbench, Neocore, PCMark, GFXBench, and how good the SoCs are in games Fortnite, Minecraft, Madout2, GTA, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, PUBG etc.
   After reading the results of all tests and videos, you already be able to understand which CPU is better to buy QCS4290 or Helio G90.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
CPU Benchmark
Based on Antutu and Geekbench score

QCS4290

12%

Helio G90

20%

Battery life test
Power Consumption efficiency (how quickly the processor reduces the battery charge)

QCS4290

70%

Helio G90

64%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCS4290

11%

Helio G90

17%

Antutu v10, 9

Antutu benchmark separately tests the performance of the CPU, GPU, and memory speed

	QCS4290	Helio G90
Total score	175559	288218
CPU	49149	80707
GPU	66709	109520
MEM	28099	46115
UX	31609	51878

GeekBench 6, 5.2

This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	QCS4290	Helio G90
Single-Core	359	634
Multi-Core	1511	2282

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCS4290	Helio G90
Frequency	2000 MHz	2050 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	11 nm	12 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260	2x2.05 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 6x1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	9 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	8 Gb	10 Gb
Memory Frequency	1866/933	2133
Memory bandwidth	13.91
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Helio G90 is 2% better than QCS4290 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 610	Mali-G76 3EEMC4
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	800 MHz
GFloPS	312	248
# of Cores		4
# of Shader Units	192
Display	1600 x 900 pixels	2520 x 1080 pixels

The frequency of the GPU does not always directly indicate its performance. To fully evaluate all the capabilities of a graphics chip, you should take into account the number of Shader Units and Cores, as well as how many GFlops it has.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite Mobile	23.3	26.9
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	27.4	46.1
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	58.6	45.6
Call of Duty: Mobile	30.4	38.4
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	24.8	36.8
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	33.8	59.8
Real Racing 3	73.3	91.2
Sniper 3D	93.4	86.6
Need for Speed No Limits	82.9	63.8
Mortal Kombat X	93.1	66.1
CSR Racing 2	82.4	59.3

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the gadget and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Antutu v10, 9 and GeekBench 6, 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	48 MP	64 MP
Dual Camera resolution	16 MP	24 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Triple ISP
Video Encoding FPS	60	240
Video Encoding resolution	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC	H.264, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm QCM4290 LTE modem	4G LTE WorldMode modem
Download speed	410 MBit/s.	300 MBit/s.
Upload speed	170 MBit/s.	150 MBit/s.
Navigation	SBAS, Beidou, GPS, Galileo, NavIC, GLONASS, GNSS, QZSS	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCS4290 is better: 13
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio G90 is better: 25
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the automatic comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint comparison and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

QCS4290 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• QCS4290 specs and review.

Helio G90 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• 3DMark
• Antutu v10
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Helio G90 specs and review.