Qualcomm QCS2290 vs Rockchip RK3326S

Comparisons 18-02-2023

Full testing data of Qualcomm QCS2290 vs Rockchip RK3326S, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough review of all the technical characteristics of the chipsets, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests such as GFXBench, PCMark, Neocore, Quadrant, AnTuTu, Geekbench, PassMark, Vellamo, 3DMark, and how good the SoCs are in games GTA, PUBG, Asphalt 9, Madout2, Minecraft, Fortnite, Call of Duty etc.
After looking at the data these tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which CPU is better to buy QCS2290 or RK3326S.

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

RK3326S

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

QCS2290

70%

RK3326S

37%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCS2290

RK3326S

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCS2290	RK3326S
Total score	70128	69863
CPU	19642	19570
GPU	26648	26547
MEM	11228	11185
UX	12627	12580

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCS2290	RK3326S
Single-Core	181	106
Multi-Core	817	316

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCS2290	RK3326S
Frequency	2000 MHz	1500 MHz
Cores	4	4
Bit	64	64
Lithography	11 nm	28 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	4x1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A35
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR3	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	4 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	1804	667
Memory bandwidth	12.8	16
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache		128 KB
L2 cache		2 MB
L3 cache		8 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 QCS2290 is 25% better than RK3326S in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 702	Mali-G31 2EE Dvalin
GPU Frequency	845 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	18.23	21.36
# of Cores		2
# of Shader Units	768
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	16.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	25.2	25.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	17.6	17.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	12.7	13.4
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	17.9	17.4
Real Racing 3	32.5	32.6
Sniper 3D	56.6	56.6
Need for Speed No Limits	31.3	30.3
Mortal Kombat X	28.4	29.6
CSR Racing 2	35.9	35.3

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	16 MP
Dual Camera resolution	13 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Dual ISP
Video Encoding FPS	30	60
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	FullHD
Codec support	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC	H.264

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: 21
The number of parameters for which Rockchip RK3326S is better: 17
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the automatic comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel testing and listen to 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.

RK3326S SoC - all data

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

• RK3326S specs and review.