Qualcomm QCS2290 vs Qualcomm QCM6490

Comparisons 18-02-2023

Full testing data of Qualcomm QCS2290 vs Qualcomm QCM6490, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A careful analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in special testing software such as PCMark, PassMark, AnTuTu, GFXBench, Neocore, Geekbench, Quadrant, Vellamo, 3DMark, and how good the CPUs are in games Madout2, GTA, Minecraft, PUBG, Fortnite, Call of Duty, Asphalt 9 etc.
After looking at the data of parallel tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which CPU is better to buy QCS2290 or QCM6490.

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

QCM6490

43%

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

QCS2290

70%

QCM6490

81%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCS2290

QCM6490

40%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCS2290	QCM6490
Total score	70128	598126
CPU	19642	167485
GPU	26648	227279
MEM	11228	95708
UX	12627	107652

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCS2290	QCM6490
Single-Core	181	929
Multi-Core	817	3378

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCS2290	QCM6490
Frequency	2000 MHz	2700 MHz
Cores	4	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	11 nm	6 nm
Transistors count		5200 millions
Core configuration	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	1x2.7 GHz Kryo 670 Gold Plus 3x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 Gold 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 670 Silver
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR3	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	4 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	1804	4666
Memory bandwidth	12.8	17
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache		512 KB
L2 cache		1 MB
L3 cache		2 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8.3-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here QCM6490 is 25% better than QCS2290 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that QCS2290 has 4 more core than QCM6490. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 702	Adreno 643L
GPU Frequency	845 MHz	812 MHz
GFloPS	18.23	1573
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	768	576
Display	1680 x 720 pixels	2520 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		27.5
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	16.7	67.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	25.2	92.6
Call of Duty: Mobile	17.6	51.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	12.7	57.6
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	17.9	83.1
Real Racing 3	32.5	185.8
Sniper 3D	56.6	204.7
Need for Speed No Limits	31.3	147.1
Mortal Kombat X	28.4	148.8
CSR Racing 2	35.9	129.4

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	192 MP
Dual Camera resolution	13 MP	36 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Dual ISP	Qualcomm Spectra 570L
Video Encoding FPS	30	60
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC	HDR10+, HDR10, HLG, H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), VP8, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem	QCM2290 modem	Modem QCM6490 5G
Download speed	120 MBit/s.	3700 MBit/s.
Upload speed	60 MBit/s.	1600 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC, GLONASS, SBAS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, Beidou	GBeidou, GLONASS, QZSS, NavIC enabled, Galileo, GPS
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	No	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCS2290 is better: 2
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCM6490 is better: 41
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint comparison and hear what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs, 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.

QCM6490 SoC - all data

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

• QCM6490 specs and review.