Qualcomm QCS2290 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro

Comparisons   18-02-2023
   Full testing data of Qualcomm QCS2290 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to understand, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in special test applications like AnTuTu, PCMark, Quadrant, GFXBench, 3DMark, PassMark, Geekbench, Vellamo, Neocore, and how good the processors are in games GTA, PUBG, Madout2, Fortnite, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, Minecraft etc.
   After looking at the data these tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy QCS2290 or Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro.

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 626 MSM8953 Pro

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

QCS2290

70%

Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro

54%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCS2290

Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCS2290	Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro
Total score	70128	68933
CPU	19642	19303
GPU	26648	26192
MEM	11228	11035
UX	12627	12401

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCS2290	Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro
Single-Core	181	178
Multi-Core	817	802

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCS2290	Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro
Frequency	2000 MHz	2200 MHz
Cores	4	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	11 nm	14 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	8x2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR3	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)
Max. Memory	4 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	1804	1866
Memory bandwidth	12.8	10
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache		128 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 Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro is 9% better than QCS2290 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that QCS2290 has 4 more core than Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 702	Adreno 506
GPU Frequency	845 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	18.23	130
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	768	96
Display	1680 x 720 pixels	1920 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
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	16.7	14.3
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	25.2	24.5
Call of Duty: Mobile	17.6	16.1
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	12.7	11.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	17.9	15.3
Real Racing 3	32.5	49
Sniper 3D	56.6	46.6
Need for Speed No Limits	31.3	44.1
Mortal Kombat X	28.4	35.5
CSR Racing 2	35.9	34.3

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

Networks and Navigation

Modem	QCM2290 modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X9 LTE 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: 22
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro is better: 15
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs 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 626 MSM8953 Pro SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro specs and review.