Qualcomm QCS4290 vs MediaTek MT8788

Comparisons 18-02-2023

Comprehensive testing data of Qualcomm QCS4290 vs MediaTek MT8788, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, to make it 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 PassMark, 3DMark, Quadrant, GFXBench, Neocore, Geekbench, AnTuTu, Vellamo, PCMark, and how good the SoCs are in games Minecraft, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, Fortnite, Madout2, PUBG, GTA etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which chip is better to buy QCS4290 or MT8788.

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

QCS4290

12%

MT8788

15%

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

QCS4290

70%

MT8788

68%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCS4290

11%

MT8788

14%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCS4290	MT8788
Total score	175559	211831
CPU	49149	59312
GPU	66709	80502
MEM	28099	33886
UX	31609	38127

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCS4290	MT8788
Single-Core	359	391
Multi-Core	1511	1291

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCS4290	MT8788
Frequency	2000 MHz	2000 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	11 nm	12 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 4x1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	9 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)	LPDDR3 (Single Channel)
Max. Memory	8 Gb	4 Gb
Memory Frequency	1866/933	800
Memory bandwidth	13.91	14
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache		32 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. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 610	Mali-G72 MP3
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	700 MHz
GFloPS	312	161
# of Cores		3
# of Shader Units	192
Display	1600 x 900 pixels	2400 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	23.3	25.5
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	27.4	28.4
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	58.6	50.8
Call of Duty: Mobile	30.4	31.9
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	24.8	25.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	33.8	37.9
Real Racing 3	73.3	63.8
Sniper 3D	93.4	81.2
Need for Speed No Limits	82.9	60.8
Mortal Kombat X	93.1	73.9
CSR Racing 2	82.4	60.7

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	48 MP	25 MP
Dual Camera resolution	16 MP	13 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Triple ISP
Video Encoding FPS	60	30
Video Encoding resolution	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	FullHD
Codec support	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC	H.264

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm QCM4290 LTE modem
Download speed	410 MBit/s.	300 MBit/s.
Upload speed	170 MBit/s.	100 MBit/s.
Navigation	SBAS, Beidou, GPS, Galileo, NavIC, GLONASS, GNSS, QZSS	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCS4290 is better: 19
The number of parameters for which MediaTek MT8788 is better: 20
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint testing and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

QCS4290 SoC - all data

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

• QCS4290 specs and review.

MT8788 SoC - all data

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

• MT8788 specs and review.