Qualcomm QCM2290 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956

Comparisons   17-02-2023
   Comprehensive compare data of Qualcomm QCM2290 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956, examination of graphics chips (GPU). A careful review of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like AnTuTu, Geekbench, 3DMark, PassMark, Neocore, Vellamo, Quadrant, GFXBench, PCMark, even the gaming performance of processors in Minecraft, GTA, Call of Duty, Asphalt 9, Madout2, PUBG, Fortnite etc.
   After reading the results of joint tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which SoCs is better to buy QCM2290 or Snapdragon 650 MSM8956.

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

Snapdragon 650 MSM8956

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

QCM2290

70%

Snapdragon 650 MSM8956

25%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCM2290

Snapdragon 650 MSM8956

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCM2290	Snapdragon 650 MSM8956
Total score	70836	86746
CPU	19837	24279
GPU	26918	32957
MEM	11330	13874
UX	12757	15623

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCM2290	Snapdragon 650 MSM8956
Single-Core	183	224
Multi-Core	825	1010

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCM2290	Snapdragon 650 MSM8956
Frequency	2000 MHz	1800 MHz
Cores	4	6
Bit	64	64
Lithography	11 nm	28 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	2x1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A72 4x1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR3	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)
Max. Memory	4 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	1804	1866
Memory bandwidth	12.8	14
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache		256 KB
L2 cache		1 MB
L3 cache		1 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 9% better than Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that QCM2290 has 2 more core than Snapdragon 650 MSM8956. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 702	Adreno 510
GPU Frequency	845 MHz	600 MHz
GFloPS	18.23	176
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	768	128
Display	1680 x 720 pixels	2560 x 1600 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	17.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	26.2	31.1
Call of Duty: Mobile	17.6	19.9
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	13.1	15.4
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	17.4	18.2
Real Racing 3	32.6	54.4
Sniper 3D	57.1	59.1
Need for Speed No Limits	31.8	56
Mortal Kombat X	29.2	45.1
CSR Racing 2	36.3	43.5

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

Networks and Navigation

Modem	QCM2290 LTE modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X8 LTE modem
Download speed	450 MBit/s.	300 MBit/s.
Upload speed	150 MBit/s.	100 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: 10
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 is better: 27
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the automatic comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel testing and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs think, 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.

Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 specs and review.