Qualcomm QCS2290 vs MediaTek Helio P40

Comparisons   18-02-2023
   Comprehensive comparison data of Qualcomm QCS2290 vs MediaTek Helio P40, examination of graphics chips (GPU). A careful review of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in special testing software like PassMark, GFXBench, Geekbench, AnTuTu, PCMark, Quadrant, Vellamo, Neocore, 3DMark, even the gaming performance of CPUs in Minecraft, Asphalt 9, Madout2, PUBG, Fortnite, Call of Duty, GTA etc.
   After reading the results of parallel tests and videos, you already be able to understand which chip is better to buy QCS2290 or Helio P40.

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 P40

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

QCS2290

70%

Helio P40

60%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCS2290

Helio P40

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCS2290	Helio P40
Total score	70128	119691
CPU	19642	33517
GPU	26648	45482
MEM	11228	19153
UX	12627	21542

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCS2290	Helio P40
Single-Core	181	244
Multi-Core	817	1077

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCS2290	Helio P40
Frequency	2000 MHz	2000 MHz
Cores	4	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	11 nm	12 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A73 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR3	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	4 Gb	6 Gb
Memory Frequency	1804	1600
Memory bandwidth	12.8	14
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache		32 KB
L2 cache		1 MB
L3 cache		1 MB
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. Another difference is that QCS2290 has 4 more core than Helio P40. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 702	Mali-G72 MP3
GPU Frequency	845 MHz	700 MHz
GFloPS	18.23	161
# of Cores		3
# of Shader Units	768
Display	1680 x 720 pixels	2160 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		24.9
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	16.7	46.9
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	25.2	49.9
Call of Duty: Mobile	17.6	26.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	12.7	42.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	17.9	60.1
Real Racing 3	32.5	99.8
Sniper 3D	56.6	109.8
Need for Speed No Limits	31.3	69.9
Mortal Kombat X	28.4	79.8
CSR Racing 2	35.9	64.9

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	32 MP
Dual Camera resolution	13 MP	20 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Dual ISP
Video Encoding FPS	30	30
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC	H.264

Networks and Navigation

Modem	QCM2290 modem	4G LTE WorldMode modem
Download speed	120 MBit/s.	300 MBit/s.
Upload speed	60 MBit/s.	150 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: 6
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio P40 is better: 34
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint comparison and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs think, 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 P40 SoC - all data

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

• Helio P40 specs and review.