Qualcomm QCM6490 vs Apple M2

Comparisons 15-02-2023

Full comparison data of Qualcomm QCM6490 vs Apple M2, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A careful review of all the specifications of the CPUs, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software such as Quadrant, Vellamo, AnTuTu, PCMark, Geekbench, PassMark, Neocore, 3DMark, GFXBench, and how good the processors are in games PUBG, GTA, Madout2, Fortnite, Minecraft, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty etc.
After looking at the data these tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which processors is better to buy QCM6490 or Apple M2.

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

QCM6490

43%

Apple M2

99%

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

QCM6490

81%

Apple M2

82%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCM6490

40%

Apple M2

96%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCM6490	Apple M2
Total score	598126	1377794
CPU	167485	385778
GPU	227279	523560
MEM	95708	220445
UX	107652	248006

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCM6490	Apple M2
Single-Core	929	1896
Multi-Core	3378	8862

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCM6490	Apple M2
Frequency	2700 MHz	3490 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	5200 millions	20000 millions
Core configuration	1x2.7 GHz Kryo 670 Gold Plus 3x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 Gold 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 670 Silver	4x3.49 GHz Avalanche 4x2.39 GHz Blizzard
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	4 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	16 Gb	64 Gb
Memory Frequency	4666	6400
Memory bandwidth	17	76
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	512 KB	2 Mb
L2 cache	1 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	2 MB	16 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.3-A	ARMv8.5-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Apple M2 is 22% better than QCM6490 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 643L	Apple M2
GPU Frequency	812 MHz	3490 MHz
GFloPS	1573	3600
# of Cores		10
# of Shader Units	576	2560
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	2732 x 2048 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	27.5	52.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	67.8	163.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	92.6	98.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	51.2	90.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	57.6	139.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	83.1	201.1
Real Racing 3	185.8	196.5
Sniper 3D	204.7	215.6
Need for Speed No Limits	147.1	136.3
Mortal Kombat X	148.8	141.8
CSR Racing 2	129.4	117.5

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	192 MP	63 MP
Dual Camera resolution	36 MP	24 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 570L	Apple ISP
Video Encoding FPS	60	960
Video Encoding resolution	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	HDR10+, HDR10, HLG, H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), VP8, VP9	Dolby Vision, H.265 (HEVC), HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, H.264 (AVC), VP8, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Modem QCM6490 5G	Apple Modem 5G
Download speed	3700 MBit/s.	12500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	1600 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Navigation	GBeidou, GLONASS, QZSS, NavIC enabled, Galileo, GPS	Galileo, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCM6490 is better: 7
The number of parameters for which Apple M2 is better: 33
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel comparison and hear what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs, as well as read the test results at the links below.

QCM6490 SoC - all data

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

• QCM6490 specs and review.

Apple M2 SoC - all data

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

• Apple M2 specs and review.