Qualcomm QCS2290 vs Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890

Comparisons 18-02-2023

Comprehensive compare data of Qualcomm QCS2290 vs Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890, examination of graphics chips (GPU). A careful review of all the specifications, 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 like AnTuTu, Geekbench, 3DMark, PassMark, Neocore, Vellamo, Quadrant, GFXBench, PCMark, even the gaming performance of processors in Minecraft, GTA, Call of Duty, Asphalt 9, Madout2, PUBG, Fortnite etc.
After reading the results of joint tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which SoCs is better to buy QCS2290 or Exynos 8 Octa 8890.

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

Exynos 8 Octa 8890

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

QCS2290

70%

Exynos 8 Octa 8890

54%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCS2290

Exynos 8 Octa 8890

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCS2290	Exynos 8 Octa 8890
Total score	70128	123350
CPU	19642	34536
GPU	26648	46875
MEM	11228	19745
UX	12627	22212

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCS2290	Exynos 8 Octa 8890
Single-Core	181	252
Multi-Core	817	1110

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCS2290	Exynos 8 Octa 8890
Frequency	2000 MHz	2300 MHz
Cores	4	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	11 nm	14 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	4x2.3 GHz Exynos Mongoose 4x1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR3	LPDDR4
Max. Memory	4 Gb	4 Gb
Memory Frequency	1804	1866
Memory bandwidth	12.8	26.82
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache		384 KB
L2 cache		2 MB
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. Here Exynos 8 Octa 8890 is 13% better than QCS2290 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that QCS2290 has 4 more core than Exynos 8 Octa 8890. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 702	Mali-T880 MP12
GPU Frequency	845 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	18.23	265
# of Cores		12
# of Shader Units	768
Display	1680 x 720 pixels	4096 x 2160 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		24.9
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	16.7	47.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	25.2	50.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	17.6	26.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	12.7	43.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	17.9	61.7
Real Racing 3	32.5	75.6
Sniper 3D	56.6	80.6
Need for Speed No Limits	31.3	80.6
Mortal Kombat X	28.4	58
CSR Racing 2	35.9	70.6

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	24 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Dual ISP
Video Encoding FPS	30	60
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC	H.264, H.265/HEVC, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem	QCM2290 modem	LTE Cat.12/13 2/3 CA
Download speed	120 MBit/s.	600 MBit/s.
Upload speed	60 MBit/s.	150 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC, GLONASS, SBAS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, Beidou	GPS, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCS2290 is better: 6
The number of parameters for which Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890 is better: 33
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel comparison and hear what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs, 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.

Exynos 8 Octa 8890 SoC - all data

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

• Exynos 8 Octa 8890 specs and review.