Qualcomm QCS2290 vs MediaTek Helio X20 (MT6797)

Comparisons   18-02-2023
   Detailed testing data of Qualcomm QCS2290 vs MediaTek Helio X20 (MT6797), comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A careful review of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests like Quadrant, 3DMark, PassMark, Neocore, GFXBench, Vellamo, AnTuTu, Geekbench, PCMark, and how good the CPUs are in games Fortnite, GTA, Madout2, Minecraft, PUBG, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty etc.
   After looking at the data of joint tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which SoCs is better to buy QCS2290 or Helio X20 (MT6797).

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 X20 (MT6797)

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

QCS2290

70%

Helio X20 (MT6797)

42%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCS2290

Helio X20 (MT6797)

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCS2290	Helio X20 (MT6797)
Total score	70128	83288
CPU	19642	23311
GPU	26648	31649
MEM	11228	13320
UX	12627	14981

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCS2290	Helio X20 (MT6797)
Single-Core	181	215
Multi-Core	817	970

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCS2290	Helio X20 (MT6797)
Frequency	2000 MHz	2100 MHz
Cores	4	10
Bit	64	64
Lithography	11 nm	20 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	2x2.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A72 4x1.85 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 4x1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR3	LPDDR3 (Dual Channel)
Max. Memory	4 Gb	4 Gb
Memory Frequency	1804	800
Memory bandwidth	12.8	12.8
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache
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 Helio X20 (MT6797) is 4% better than QCS2290 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that QCS2290 has 6 more core than Helio X20 (MT6797). Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 702	Mali-T880 MP4
GPU Frequency	845 MHz	780 MHz
GFloPS	18.23	106
# of Cores		4
# 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	16.4
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	25.2	29.1
Call of Duty: Mobile	17.6	17.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	12.7	13.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	17.9	16.7
Real Racing 3	32.5	36.4
Sniper 3D	56.6	46.6
Need for Speed No Limits	31.3	52.4
Mortal Kombat X	28.4	37.8
CSR Racing 2	35.9	40.7

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
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, H.265

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: 11
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio X20 (MT6797) is better: 23
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel testing and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors think, 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.

Helio X20 (MT6797) SoC - all data

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

• Helio X20 (MT6797) specs and review.