Qualcomm QCS2290 vs MediaTek Helio G37

Comparisons 18-02-2023

Detailed testing data of Qualcomm QCS2290 vs MediaTek Helio G37, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough review of all the technical characteristics of the processors, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software such as Neocore, Vellamo, PCMark, Quadrant, 3DMark, GFXBench, PassMark, Geekbench, AnTuTu, and how good the CPUs are in games PUBG, Call of Duty, Asphalt 9, Madout2, GTA, Minecraft, Fortnite etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you already be able to know which chip is better to buy QCS2290 or MediaTek Helio G37.

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

MediaTek Helio G37

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

QCS2290

70%

MediaTek Helio G37

67%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCS2290

MediaTek Helio G37

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCS2290	MediaTek Helio G37
Total score	70128	118132
CPU	19642	33082
GPU	26648	44885
MEM	11228	18894
UX	12627	21266

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCS2290	MediaTek Helio G37
Single-Core	181	241
Multi-Core	817	1063

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCS2290	MediaTek Helio G37
Frequency	2000 MHz	2500 MHz
Cores	4	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	11 nm	12 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	8x2.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR3	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	4 Gb	6 Gb
Memory Frequency	1804	2x LPDDR4(X) 1600MHz, 1x LPDDR3 933MHz
Memory bandwidth	12.8	14.9
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here MediaTek Helio G37 is 19% better than QCS2290 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that QCS2290 has 4 more core than MediaTek Helio G37. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 702	PowerVR GE8320
GPU Frequency	845 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	18.23	126.8
# of Cores		2
# of Shader Units	768
Display	1680 x 720 pixels	2400 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		23.6
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	16.7	45.9
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	25.2	48.9
Call of Duty: Mobile	17.6	24.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	12.7	40.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	17.9	59.9
Real Racing 3	32.5	84.8
Sniper 3D	56.6	106.5
Need for Speed No Limits	31.3	57.6
Mortal Kombat X	28.4	70.3
CSR Racing 2	35.9	57.3

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	50 MP
Dual Camera resolution	13 MP	16 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, QZSS
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCS2290 is better: 6
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio G37 is better: 32
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel testing and hear what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips, 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.

MediaTek Helio G37 SoC - all data

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

• MediaTek Helio G37 specs and review.