Qualcomm QCS2290 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 429

Comparisons   18-02-2023
   Detailed compare data of Qualcomm QCS2290 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 429, examination of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough review of all the specifications of the SoCs, 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 special testing software like Neocore, PassMark, AnTuTu, Quadrant, PCMark, Vellamo, 3DMark, Geekbench, GFXBench, even the gaming performance of SoCs in Call of Duty, Madout2, GTA, Minecraft, Asphalt 9, Fortnite, PUBG etc.
   After reading the results these tests and videos, you already be able to understand which SoCs is better to buy QCS2290 or Snapdragon 429.

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

Snapdragon 429

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

QCS2290

70%

Snapdragon 429

64%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCS2290

Snapdragon 429

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCS2290	Snapdragon 429
Total score	70128	65308
CPU	19642	18278
GPU	26648	24823
MEM	11228	10456
UX	12627	11762

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCS2290	Snapdragon 429
Single-Core	181	169
Multi-Core	817	760

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCS2290	Snapdragon 429
Frequency	2000 MHz	2000 MHz
Cores	4	4
Bit	64	64
Lithography	11 nm	12 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR3	LPDDR3
Max. Memory	4 Gb	4 Gb
Memory Frequency	1804	800
Memory bandwidth	12.8	6.4
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. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 702	Adreno 505
GPU Frequency	845 MHz	500 MHz
GFloPS	18.23	48
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	768	48
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	14.2
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	25.2	23.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	17.6	16.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	12.7	11.6
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	17.9	15.6
Real Racing 3	32.5	47.4
Sniper 3D	56.6	30.8
Need for Speed No Limits	31.3	33.2
Mortal Kombat X	28.4	27.3
CSR Racing 2	35.9	30.8

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	16 MP
Dual Camera resolution	13 MP	8 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/AVC, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	QCM2290 modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X6 LTE modem
Download speed	120 MBit/s.	150 MBit/s.
Upload speed	60 MBit/s.	75 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: 25
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 is better: 6
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the software comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint comparison 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.

Snapdragon 429 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 429 specs and review.