Qualcomm QCS7230 vs Qualcomm QCS2290

Comparisons   18-02-2023
   Full testing data of Qualcomm QCS7230 vs Qualcomm QCS2290, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough review of all the technical characteristics of the chipsets, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests such as GFXBench, PCMark, Neocore, Quadrant, AnTuTu, Geekbench, PassMark, Vellamo, 3DMark, and how good the SoCs are in games GTA, PUBG, Asphalt 9, Madout2, Minecraft, Fortnite, Call of Duty etc.
   After looking at the data these tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which CPU is better to buy QCS7230 or QCS2290.

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

QCS7230

48%

QCS2290

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

QCS7230

79%

QCS2290

70%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCS7230

45%

QCS2290

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCS7230	QCS2290
Total score	669389	70128
CPU	187418	19642
GPU	254358	26648
MEM	107092	11228
UX	120490	12627

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCS7230	QCS2290
Single-Core	1052	181
Multi-Core	3681	817

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCS7230	QCS2290
Frequency	2800 MHz	2000 MHz
Cores	8	4
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	11 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	1x2.8 GHz Kryo 585 Gold 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 Gold 1x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 Silver	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	10 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel), LPDDR4x	LPDDR4x, LPDDR3
Max. Memory	16 Gb	4 Gb
Memory Frequency	2750	1804
Memory bandwidth	44	12.8
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	512 KB
L2 cache	1 MB
L3 cache	4 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here QCS7230 is 28% better than QCS2290 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that QCS7230 has -4 more core than QCS2290. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 650	Adreno 702
GPU Frequency	645 MHz	845 MHz
GFloPS	1348	18.23
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	512	768
Display	3840 x 2160 pixels	1680 x 720 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	25.8
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	78.9	16.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	47.7	25.2
Call of Duty: Mobile	43.3	17.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	67.7	12.7
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	98.8	17.9
Real Racing 3	82.1	32.5
Sniper 3D	89.8	56.6
Need for Speed No Limits	75.2	31.3
Mortal Kombat X	54.3	28.4
CSR Racing 2	66.8	35.9

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	64 MP	25 MP
Dual Camera resolution	64 MP	13 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 480	Dual ISP
Video Encoding FPS	60	30
Video Encoding resolution	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	FullHD
Codec support	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 Modem-RF System 5G	QCM2290 modem
Download speed	7500 MBit/s.	120 MBit/s.
Upload speed	3000 MBit/s.	60 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, GNSS, SBAS, Galileo, Beidou, Dual frequency GNSS, NavIC enabled, GLONASS, QZSS	NavIC, GLONASS, SBAS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCS7230 is better: 39
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCS2290 is better: 3
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and listen to what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

QCS7230 SoC - all data

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

• QCS7230 specs and review.

QCS2290 SoC - all data

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

• QCS2290 specs and review.