Qualcomm QCS6490 vs MediaTek MT8735

Comparisons   18-02-2023
   Comprehensive testing data of Qualcomm QCS6490 vs MediaTek MT8735, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications of the chips, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests like PassMark, Neocore, AnTuTu, 3DMark, PCMark, Geekbench, Vellamo, GFXBench, Quadrant, even the gaming performance of chipsets in PUBG, Fortnite, GTA, Call of Duty, Minecraft, Madout2, Asphalt 9 etc.
   After looking at the data of all tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which chipset is better to buy QCS6490 or MT8735.

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

QCS6490

42%

MT8735

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

QCS6490

81%

MT8735

24%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCS6490

40%

MT8735

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCS6490	MT8735
Total score	592145	26526
CPU	165802	7419
GPU	225011	10085
MEM	94749	4250
UX	106579	4771

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCS6490	MT8735
Single-Core	920	70
Multi-Core	3344	324

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCS6490	MT8735
Frequency	2700 MHz	1300 MHz
Cores	8	4
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	28 nm
Transistors count	5200 millions
Core configuration	1x2.7 GHz Kryo 670 Gold Plus 3x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 Gold 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 670 Silver	4x1.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	7 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR3
Max. Memory	16 Gb	3 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	533
Memory bandwidth	16	4
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	512 KB	32 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	2 MB	1 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.3-A	ARMv8-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here QCS6490 is 51% better than MT8735 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that QCS6490 has -4 more core than MT8735. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 643L	Mali-T720 MP2
GPU Frequency	812 MHz	500 MHz
GFloPS	1573	17
# of Cores		2
# of Shader Units	576
Display	2520 x 1080 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	26.4	5.4
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	67.5	19.1
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	92.6	11.8
Call of Duty: Mobile	51.5	11.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	57.8	15.6
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	84.9	25.9
Real Racing 3	115.8	20.7
Sniper 3D	148.5	22.4
Need for Speed No Limits	129.7	21.2
Mortal Kombat X	120.8	18.9
CSR Racing 2	120.9	13

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	192 MP	16 MP
Dual Camera resolution	36 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 570L
Video Encoding FPS	60	30
Video Encoding resolution	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	FullHD
Codec support	HDR10+, HDR10, HLG, H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), VP8, VP9	H.264

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Modem QCM6490 5G
Download speed	3700 MBit/s.	150 MBit/s.
Upload speed	1600 MBit/s.	50 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC enabled, GBeidou, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS, Galileo	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCS6490 is better: 42
The number of parameters for which MediaTek MT8735 is better: 1
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the automatic comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel testing and listen to what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs, as well as read the test results at the links below.

QCS6490 SoC - all data

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

• QCS6490 specs and review.

MT8735 SoC - all data

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

• MT8735 specs and review.