Qualcomm QCS6490 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 898

Comparisons   18-02-2023
   Comprehensive compare data of Qualcomm QCS6490 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 898, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A thorough 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 joint testing in special testing software such as Geekbench, PCMark, GFXBench, Neocore, AnTuTu, Quadrant, PassMark, 3DMark, Vellamo, and how good the SoCs are in games Minecraft, Fortnite, Asphalt 9, GTA, Madout2, PUBG, Call of Duty etc.
   After reading the results of parallel tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy QCS6490 or Snapdragon 898.

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 898

72%

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

QCS6490

81%

Snapdragon 898

82%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCS6490

40%

Snapdragon 898

69%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCS6490	Snapdragon 898
Total score	592145	1004791
CPU	165802	281332
GPU	225011	381820
MEM	94749	160773
UX	106579	180867

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCS6490	Snapdragon 898
Single-Core	920	1401
Multi-Core	3344	4418

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCS6490	Snapdragon 898
Frequency	2700 MHz	3090 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	4 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	1x3.09 GHz Cortex-X2 3x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A510 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	16 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	3200
Memory bandwidth	16	88
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	512 KB	1 MB
L2 cache	1 MB	2 MB
L3 cache	2 MB	8 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 898 is 12% 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 730
GPU Frequency	812 MHz	970 MHz
GFloPS	1573	1800
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	576	1024
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	7680 x 4320 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	37.5
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	67.5	119.4
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	92.6	70.5
Call of Duty: Mobile	51.5	65.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	57.8	101.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	84.9	147.2
Real Racing 3	115.8	142.7
Sniper 3D	148.5	157.3
Need for Speed No Limits	129.7	99.7
Mortal Kombat X	120.8	102.3
CSR Racing 2	120.9	86.6

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	320 MP
Dual Camera resolution	36 MP	128 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 570L	Qualcomm Spectra 680
Video Encoding FPS	60	120
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 X65 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	3700 MBit/s.	15000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	1600 MBit/s.	6000 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC enabled, GBeidou, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS, Galileo	NavIC enabled, GLONASS, Galileo, GPS, SBAS, GNSS, Dual frequency GNSS, Beidou, NavIC, QZSS
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCS6490 is better: 8
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 is better: 31
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint comparison and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets 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.

Snapdragon 898 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 898 specs and review.