Qualcomm QCS6490 vs Qualcomm QCS4290

Comparisons 18-02-2023

Comprehensive compare data of Qualcomm QCS6490 vs Qualcomm QCS4290, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A thorough review of all the specifications of the CPUs, to make it easier to understand, is presented in the form of the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in synthetic type tests like 3DMark, PassMark, GFXBench, Vellamo, PCMark, Geekbench, AnTuTu, Quadrant, Neocore, and how good the chips are in games Minecraft, PUBG, Madout2, Asphalt 9, GTA, Call of Duty, Fortnite etc.
After looking at the data of parallel tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which chip is better to buy QCS6490 or QCS4290.

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%

QCS4290

12%

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

QCS6490

81%

QCS4290

70%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCS6490

40%

QCS4290

11%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCS6490	QCS4290
Total score	592145	175559
CPU	165802	49149
GPU	225011	66709
MEM	94749	28099
UX	106579	31609

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCS6490	QCS4290
Single-Core	920	359
Multi-Core	3344	1511

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCS6490	QCS4290
Frequency	2700 MHz	2000 MHz
Cores	8	8
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 Kryo 260 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	9 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)
Max. Memory	16 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	1866/933
Memory bandwidth	16	13.91
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 QCS4290 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 643L	Adreno 610
GPU Frequency	812 MHz	750 MHz
GFloPS	1573	312
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	576	192
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	1600 x 900 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	23.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	67.5	27.4
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	92.6	58.6
Call of Duty: Mobile	51.5	30.4
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	57.8	24.8
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	84.9	33.8
Real Racing 3	115.8	73.3
Sniper 3D	148.5	93.4
Need for Speed No Limits	129.7	82.9
Mortal Kombat X	120.8	93.1
CSR Racing 2	120.9	82.4

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	48 MP
Dual Camera resolution	36 MP	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 570L	Triple ISP
Video Encoding FPS	60	60
Video Encoding resolution	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, 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	Qualcomm QCM4290 LTE modem
Download speed	3700 MBit/s.	410 MBit/s.
Upload speed	1600 MBit/s.	170 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC enabled, GBeidou, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS, Galileo	SBAS, Beidou, GPS, Galileo, NavIC, GLONASS, GNSS, QZSS
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 QCS4290 is better: 0
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel testing and listen to what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors, 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.

QCS4290 SoC - all data

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

• QCS4290 specs and review.