Qualcomm QCM2290 vs Intel Atom x5-Z8300

Comparisons 17-02-2023

Comprehensive comparison data of Qualcomm QCM2290 vs Intel Atom x5-Z8300, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics of the processors, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests such as 3DMark, Vellamo, Neocore, AnTuTu, GFXBench, PCMark, Quadrant, Geekbench, PassMark, even the gaming performance of chips in PUBG, Madout2, Fortnite, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, GTA, Minecraft etc.
After reading the results of parallel tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy QCM2290 or Atom x5-Z8300.

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

QCM2290

Atom x5-Z8300

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

QCM2290

70%

Atom x5-Z8300

54%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCM2290

Atom x5-Z8300

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCM2290	Atom x5-Z8300
Total score	70836	62268
CPU	19837	17437
GPU	26918	23658
MEM	11330	9967
UX	12757	11201

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCM2290	Atom x5-Z8300
Single-Core	183	161
Multi-Core	825	725

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCM2290	Atom x5-Z8300
Frequency	2000 MHz	1440 MHz
Cores	4	4
Bit	64	64
Lithography	11 nm	14 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	4x1.44-1.84 GHz SoFIA
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR3	LPDDR3
Max. Memory	4 Gb	2 Gb
Memory Frequency	1804	1600
Memory bandwidth	12.8	6
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache		256 KB
L2 cache		1 MB
L3 cache		8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here QCM2290 is 28% better than Atom x5-Z8300 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 702	Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail)
GPU Frequency	845 MHz	500 MHz
GFloPS	18.23	96
# of Cores		16
# of Shader Units	768
Display	1680 x 720 pixels	1920 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
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	16.6	13.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	26.2	22.9
Call of Duty: Mobile	17.6	14.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	13.1	10.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	17.4	14.9
Real Racing 3	32.6	40.1
Sniper 3D	57.1	36.6
Need for Speed No Limits	31.8	41.2
Mortal Kombat X	29.2	36.6
CSR Racing 2	36.3	29.8

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	25 MP	13 MP
Dual Camera resolution	13 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Dual ISP
Video Encoding FPS	30	30
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	FullHD
Codec support	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	QCM2290 LTE modem	A-GOLD 620
Download speed	450 MBit/s.	21 MBit/s.
Upload speed	150 MBit/s.	6 MBit/s.
Navigation	QZSS, Galileo, Beidou, SBAS, GLONASS, NavIC, GPS
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCM2290 is better: 27
The number of parameters for which Intel Atom x5-Z8300 is better: 10
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the automatic comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and listen to what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

QCM2290 SoC - all data

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

• QCM2290 specs and review.

Atom x5-Z8300 SoC - all data

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

• Atom x5-Z8300 specs and review.