Qualcomm QCS2290 vs Intel Atom x7-Z8700

Comparisons   18-02-2023
   Full compare data of Qualcomm QCS2290 vs Intel Atom x7-Z8700, testing of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to understand, is presented in the form of the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in synthetic type tests like Vellamo, PassMark, PCMark, Quadrant, AnTuTu, GFXBench, Geekbench, 3DMark, Neocore, even the gaming performance of SoCs in Madout2, Call of Duty, GTA, Minecraft, Asphalt 9, PUBG, Fortnite etc.
   After reading the results these tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which chipset is better to buy QCS2290 or Atom x7-Z8700.

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

QCS2290

Atom x7-Z8700

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

QCS2290

70%

Atom x7-Z8700

53%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCS2290

Atom x7-Z8700

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCS2290	Atom x7-Z8700
Total score	70128	69107
CPU	19642	19342
GPU	26648	26260
MEM	11228	11060
UX	12627	12432

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCS2290	Atom x7-Z8700
Single-Core	181	178
Multi-Core	817	804

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCS2290	Atom x7-Z8700
Frequency	2000 MHz	1600 MHz
Cores	4	4
Bit	64	64
Lithography	11 nm	14 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	4x1.6-2.4 GHz SoFIA
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR3	LPDDR3
Max. Memory	4 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	1804	1600
Memory bandwidth	12.8	24
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache		256 KB
L2 cache		512 KB
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 QCS2290 is 19% better than Atom x7-Z8700 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	700 MHz
GFloPS	18.23	179
# of Cores		16
# of Shader Units	768
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)	16.7	15.4
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	25.2	25.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	17.6	17.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	12.7	12.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	17.9	16.2
Real Racing 3	32.5	31.6
Sniper 3D	56.6	48.1
Need for Speed No Limits	31.3	45.5
Mortal Kombat X	28.4	32.9
CSR Racing 2	35.9	30.4

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	16 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 modem
Download speed	120 MBit/s.	21 MBit/s.
Upload speed	60 MBit/s.	6 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC, GLONASS, SBAS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, Beidou
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCS2290 is better: 25
The number of parameters for which Intel Atom x7-Z8700 is better: 13
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint testing and hear what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

QCS2290 SoC - all data

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

• QCS2290 specs and review.

Atom x7-Z8700 SoC - all data

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

• Atom x7-Z8700 specs and review.