Qualcomm QCS6490 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

Comparisons 18-02-2023

Full compare data of Qualcomm QCS6490 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in synthetic type tests like PassMark, AnTuTu, GFXBench, Quadrant, 3DMark, Vellamo, Neocore, PCMark, Geekbench, even the gaming performance of processors in Call of Duty, Fortnite, Minecraft, GTA, Asphalt 9, PUBG, Madout2 etc.
After looking at the data of parallel tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which chip is better to buy QCS6490 or Snapdragon 888.

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%

Snapdragon 888

62%

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

QCS6490

81%

Snapdragon 888

79%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCS6490

40%

Snapdragon 888

59%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCS6490	Snapdragon 888
Total score	592145	863876
CPU	165802	241883
GPU	225011	328267
MEM	94749	138216
UX	106579	155506

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCS6490	Snapdragon 888
Single-Core	920	1169
Multi-Core	3344	3687

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCS6490	Snapdragon 888
Frequency	2700 MHz	2840 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	5 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	1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	2750
Memory bandwidth	16	44
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	512 KB	512 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	2 MB	4 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.3-A	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Snapdragon 888 is 4% better than QCS6490 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 660
GPU Frequency	812 MHz	700 MHz
GFloPS	1573	1486
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	576	512
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	3840 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	26.4	27.5
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	67.5	84.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	92.6	51.9
Call of Duty: Mobile	51.5	47.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	57.8	72.2
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	84.9	105.5
Real Racing 3	115.8	64.9
Sniper 3D	148.5	67.5
Need for Speed No Limits	129.7	72.7
Mortal Kombat X	120.8	75.3
CSR Racing 2	120.9	72.7

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	192 MP	200 MP
Dual Camera resolution	36 MP	64 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 570L	Qualcomm Spectra 580
Video Encoding FPS	60	60
Video Encoding resolution	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	HDR10+, HDR10, HLG, H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), VP8, VP9	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Modem QCM6490 5G	Qualcomm Snapdragon X60 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	3700 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	1600 MBit/s.	3000 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC enabled, GBeidou, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS, Galileo	GNSS, QZSS, GLONASS, SBAS, GPS, NavIC, NavIC enabled, Beidou, Galileo, Dual frequency GNSS
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCS6490 is better: 14
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is better: 22
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel testing and hear what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs, 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.

Snapdragon 888 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 888 specs and review.