Qualcomm QCS2290 vs MediaTek Helio A20

Comparisons   18-02-2023
   Detailed compare data of Qualcomm QCS2290 vs MediaTek Helio A20, examination of graphics processors (GPU). A careful review of all the specifications of the chips, 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 3DMark, Quadrant, Geekbench, Neocore, Vellamo, GFXBench, PCMark, PassMark, AnTuTu, even the gaming performance of SoCs in Madout2, Call of Duty, Fortnite, Asphalt 9, GTA, PUBG, Minecraft etc.
   After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to know which CPU is better to buy QCS2290 or Helio A20.

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

Helio A20

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

QCS2290

70%

Helio A20

67%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCS2290

Helio A20

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCS2290	Helio A20
Total score	70128	52293
CPU	19642	14643
GPU	26648	19877
MEM	11228	8365
UX	12627	9409

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCS2290	Helio A20
Single-Core	181	135
Multi-Core	817	609

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCS2290	Helio A20
Frequency	2000 MHz	1800 MHz
Cores	4	4
Bit	64	64
Lithography	11 nm	12 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	7 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR3	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	4 Gb	LPDDR4(X) до 6GB, LPDDR3 до 4GB
Memory Frequency	1804	2x LPDDR4(X) 1600MHz, 1x LPDDR3 933MHz
Memory bandwidth	12.8	6
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache		32 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 QCS2290 is 9% better than Helio A20 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	PowerVR GE8300
GPU Frequency	845 MHz	660 MHz
GFloPS	18.23	128.75
# of Cores		2
# of Shader Units	768
Display	1680 x 720 pixels	1600 x 720 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		16.9
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	16.7	43.1
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	25.2	29.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	17.6	25.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	12.7	36.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	17.9	54.1
Real Racing 3	32.5	51.5
Sniper 3D	56.6	38.2
Need for Speed No Limits	31.3	47
Mortal Kombat X	28.4	47
CSR Racing 2	35.9	35.3

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	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

Networks and Navigation

Modem	QCM2290 modem
Download speed	120 MBit/s.	150 MBit/s.
Upload speed	60 MBit/s.	50 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC, GLONASS, SBAS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, Beidou	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCS2290 is better: 20
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio A20 is better: 17
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel testing and hear what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets, as well as read the test results at the links below.

QCS2290 SoC - all data

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

• QCS2290 specs and review.

Helio A20 SoC - all data

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

• Helio A20 specs and review.