Qualcomm QCS2290 vs MediaTek MT8176

Comparisons   18-02-2023
   Comprehensive comparison data of Qualcomm QCS2290 vs MediaTek MT8176, examination of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the specifications of the chipsets, so that it can be easier to read, is made by the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like GFXBench, Neocore, AnTuTu, PCMark, Geekbench, Quadrant, PassMark, Vellamo, 3DMark, and how good the CPUs are in games PUBG, Madout2, GTA, Asphalt 9, Fortnite, Call of Duty, Minecraft etc.
   After looking at the data of all tests and videos, you already be able to know which chip is better to buy QCS2290 or MT8176.

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

MT8176

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

QCS2290

70%

MT8176

26%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCS2290

MT8176

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCS2290	MT8176
Total score	70128	82111
CPU	19642	22987
GPU	26648	31198
MEM	11228	13130
UX	12627	14787

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCS2290	MT8176
Single-Core	181	212
Multi-Core	817	956

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCS2290	MT8176
Frequency	2000 MHz	2100 MHz
Cores	4	6
Bit	64	64
Lithography	11 nm	28 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	2x2.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A72 4x1.7 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR3	LPDDR3
Max. Memory	4 Gb	6 Gb
Memory Frequency	1804	667
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-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here MT8176 is 4% better than QCS2290 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that QCS2290 has 2 more core than MT8176. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 702	PowerVR GX6250
GPU Frequency	845 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	18.23	83.2
# of Cores		2
# of Shader Units	768
Display	1680 x 720 pixels	1280 x 800 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	15.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	25.2	28.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	17.6	16.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	12.7	12.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	17.9	15.6
Real Racing 3	32.5	42.5
Sniper 3D	56.6	36.8
Need for Speed No Limits	31.3	34
Mortal Kombat X	28.4	45.3
CSR Racing 2	35.9	36.8

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	20 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	4K HEVC (h.265), H.264

Networks and Navigation

Modem	QCM2290 modem
Upload speed	60 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: 16
The number of parameters for which MediaTek MT8176 is better: 23
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the automatic comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel testing and hear 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.

MT8176 SoC - all data

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

• MT8176 specs and review.