Qualcomm QCS6490 vs Rockchip RK3566

Comparisons   18-02-2023
   Detailed testing data of Qualcomm QCS6490 vs Rockchip RK3566, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough review of all the technical characteristics of the SoCs, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications such as Geekbench, Quadrant, PassMark, Neocore, GFXBench, 3DMark, Vellamo, PCMark, AnTuTu, even the gaming performance of CPUs in Madout2, GTA, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, Minecraft, PUBG, Fortnite etc.
   After reading the results of joint tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which SoCs is better to buy QCS6490 or Rockchip RK3566.

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%

Rockchip RK3566

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

QCS6490

81%

Rockchip RK3566

48%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCS6490

40%

Rockchip RK3566

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCS6490	Rockchip RK3566
Total score	592145	64108
CPU	165802	17946
GPU	225011	24359
MEM	94749	10248
UX	106579	11530

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCS6490	Rockchip RK3566
Single-Core	920	168
Multi-Core	3344	503

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCS6490	Rockchip RK3566
Frequency	2700 MHz	2000 MHz
Cores	8	4
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	22 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-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	7 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	16 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	667
Memory bandwidth	16	16
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	512 KB	128 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	2 MB
L3 cache	2 MB	8 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 Rockchip RK3566 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that QCS6490 has -4 more core than Rockchip RK3566. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 643L	Mali-G52 2EEMC2
GPU Frequency	812 MHz	820 MHz
GFloPS	1573	404
# of Cores		2
# of Shader Units	576
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 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	13.9
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	92.6	23.9
Call of Duty: Mobile	51.5	15.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	57.8	11.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	84.9	14.5
Real Racing 3	115.8	29.2
Sniper 3D	148.5	30.4
Need for Speed No Limits	129.7	37.8
Mortal Kombat X	120.8	30.1
CSR Racing 2	120.9	32.4

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	16 MP
Dual Camera resolution	36 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 570L
Video Encoding FPS	60	60
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: 37
The number of parameters for which Rockchip RK3566 is better: 4
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel comparison and listen to what people think 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.

Rockchip RK3566 SoC - all data

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

• Rockchip RK3566 specs and review.