Qualcomm QCS6490 vs Qualcomm QCS2290

Comparisons 18-02-2023

Detailed compare data of Qualcomm QCS6490 vs Qualcomm QCS2290, examination of graphics chips (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics of the CPUs, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in special testing software like Vellamo, PassMark, Quadrant, Geekbench, Neocore, 3DMark, GFXBench, PCMark, AnTuTu, even the gaming performance of processors in Madout2, PUBG, GTA, Fortnite, Call of Duty, Minecraft, Asphalt 9 etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which SoCs is better to buy QCS6490 or QCS2290.

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%

QCS2290

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

QCS6490

81%

QCS2290

70%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCS6490

40%

QCS2290

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCS6490	QCS2290
Total score	592145	70128
CPU	165802	19642
GPU	225011	26648
MEM	94749	11228
UX	106579	12627

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCS6490	QCS2290
Single-Core	920	181
Multi-Core	3344	817

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCS6490	QCS2290
Frequency	2700 MHz	2000 MHz
Cores	8	4
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	11 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	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4x, LPDDR3
Max. Memory	16 Gb	4 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	1804
Memory bandwidth	16	12.8
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	512 KB
L2 cache	1 MB
L3 cache	2 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 25% better than QCS2290 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that QCS6490 has -4 more core than QCS2290. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 643L	Adreno 702
GPU Frequency	812 MHz	845 MHz
GFloPS	1573	18.23
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	576	768
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	1680 x 720 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
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	67.5	16.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	92.6	25.2
Call of Duty: Mobile	51.5	17.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	57.8	12.7
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	84.9	17.9
Real Racing 3	115.8	32.5
Sniper 3D	148.5	56.6
Need for Speed No Limits	129.7	31.3
Mortal Kombat X	120.8	28.4
CSR Racing 2	120.9	35.9

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	25 MP
Dual Camera resolution	36 MP	13 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 570L	Dual ISP
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/AVC, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Modem QCM6490 5G	QCM2290 modem
Download speed	3700 MBit/s.	120 MBit/s.
Upload speed	1600 MBit/s.	60 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC enabled, GBeidou, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS, Galileo	NavIC, GLONASS, SBAS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCS6490 is better: 41
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCS2290 is better: 2
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel testing and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

QCS6490 SoC - all data

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

• QCS6490 specs and review.

QCS2290 SoC - all data

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

• QCS2290 specs and review.