Qualcomm QCM2290 vs MediaTek Helio G85

Comparisons   17-02-2023
   Detailed testing data of Qualcomm QCM2290 vs MediaTek Helio G85, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A careful review of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications like PassMark, GFXBench, Quadrant, Neocore, Vellamo, PCMark, 3DMark, Geekbench, AnTuTu, and how good the SoCs are in games Call of Duty, GTA, PUBG, Asphalt 9, Minecraft, Madout2, Fortnite 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 Helio G85.

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

Helio G85

16%

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

QCM2290

70%

Helio G85

66%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCM2290

Helio G85

15%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCM2290	Helio G85
Total score	70836	231669
CPU	19837	64870
GPU	26918	88037
MEM	11330	37059
UX	12757	41700

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCM2290	Helio G85
Single-Core	183	477
Multi-Core	825	1911

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCM2290	Helio G85
Frequency	2000 MHz	2000 MHz
Cores	4	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	11 nm	12 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	2x2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A75 6x1.86 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR3	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	4 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	1804	1800
Memory bandwidth	12.8	13.41
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache
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. Another difference is that QCM2290 has 4 more core than Helio G85. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 702	Mali-G52 2EEMC2
GPU Frequency	845 MHz	950 MHz
GFloPS	18.23	468.05
# of Cores		2
# of Shader Units	768
Display	1680 x 720 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		22.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	16.6	44.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	26.2	50.1
Call of Duty: Mobile	17.6	39.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	13.1	38.4
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	17.4	54.6
Real Racing 3	32.6	87.7
Sniper 3D	57.1	110.2
Need for Speed No Limits	31.8	90.2
Mortal Kombat X	29.2	72.6
CSR Racing 2	36.3	60.1

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	48 MP
Dual Camera resolution	13 MP	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Dual ISP
Video Encoding FPS	30	60
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC	H.264, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	QCM2290 LTE modem	4G LTE WorldMode modem
Download speed	450 MBit/s.	300 MBit/s.
Upload speed	150 MBit/s.	150 MBit/s.
Navigation	QZSS, Galileo, Beidou, SBAS, GLONASS, NavIC, GPS	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCM2290 is better: 6
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio G85 is better: 30
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint comparison and hear what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets, as well as read the test results at the links below.

QCM2290 SoC - all data

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

• QCM2290 specs and review.

Helio G85 SoC - all data

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

• Helio G85 specs and review.