Qualcomm QCS6490 vs Samsung Exynos 9825

Comparisons 18-02-2023

Comprehensive testing data of Qualcomm QCS6490 vs Samsung Exynos 9825, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications of the processors, to make it easier to understand, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like Neocore, Geekbench, AnTuTu, Quadrant, Vellamo, PassMark, GFXBench, 3DMark, PCMark, even the gaming performance of SoCs in Fortnite, Madout2, PUBG, Call of Duty, Asphalt 9, GTA, Minecraft etc.
After reading the results of parallel tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which SoCs is better to buy QCS6490 or Exynos 9825.

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%

Exynos 9825

26%

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

QCS6490

81%

Exynos 9825

72%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCS6490

40%

Exynos 9825

25%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCS6490	Exynos 9825
Total score	592145	361112
CPU	165802	101103
GPU	225011	137221
MEM	94749	57779
UX	106579	65002

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCS6490	Exynos 9825
Single-Core	920	778
Multi-Core	3344	2648

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCS6490	Exynos 9825
Frequency	2700 MHz	3300 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	7 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	2x3.4 GHz Exynos M3 Mongoose 2x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A75 2x2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	9 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4
Max. Memory	16 Gb	12 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	1866
Memory bandwidth	16	31.1
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	512 KB	512 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	2 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 Exynos 9825 is 18% 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	Mali-G76 MP12
GPU Frequency	812 MHz	800 MHz
GFloPS	1573	489.38
# of Cores		12
# of Shader Units	576
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	4096 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	28.9
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	67.5	55.9
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	92.6	45.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	51.5	37.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	57.8	46.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	84.9	71.3
Real Racing 3	115.8	68.1
Sniper 3D	148.5	72.6
Need for Speed No Limits	129.7	81.7
Mortal Kombat X	120.8	72.6
CSR Racing 2	120.9	59

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	22 MP
Dual Camera resolution	36 MP	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 570L
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	H.264, 10-bit H.265/HEVC, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Modem QCM6490 5G	LTE-Advanced Pro Cat.20 8CA
Download speed	3700 MBit/s.	2024 MBit/s.
Upload speed	1600 MBit/s.	316 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC enabled, GBeidou, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS, Galileo	GPS, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCS6490 is better: 33
The number of parameters for which Samsung Exynos 9825 is better: 9
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the automatic comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and listen to what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs, 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.

Exynos 9825 SoC - all data

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

• Exynos 9825 specs and review.