Qualcomm QCS7230 vs Qualcomm QCS4290

Comparisons 18-02-2023

Detailed compare data of Qualcomm QCS7230 vs Qualcomm QCS4290, examination of graphics chips (GPU). A careful analysis of all the specifications of the SoCs, so that it can be easier to read, is presented in the form of the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications such as Geekbench, PCMark, AnTuTu, 3DMark, Vellamo, Neocore, PassMark, Quadrant, GFXBench, and how good the chipsets are in games GTA, Madout2, Asphalt 9, Minecraft, Fortnite, PUBG, Call of Duty etc.
After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to know which SoCs is better to buy QCS7230 or QCS4290.

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%

QCS4290

12%

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

QCS7230

79%

QCS4290

70%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCS7230

45%

QCS4290

11%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCS7230	QCS4290
Total score	669389	175559
CPU	187418	49149
GPU	254358	66709
MEM	107092	28099
UX	120490	31609

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCS7230	QCS4290
Single-Core	1052	359
Multi-Core	3681	1511

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCS7230	QCS4290
Frequency	2800 MHz	2000 MHz
Cores	8	8
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 Kryo 260 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260
Power consumption (TDP)	10 W	9 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel), LPDDR4x	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)
Max. Memory	16 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	2750	1866/933
Memory bandwidth	44	13.91
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 QCS4290 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 650	Adreno 610
GPU Frequency	645 MHz	750 MHz
GFloPS	1348	312
# of Cores
# of Shader Units	512	192
Display	3840 x 2160 pixels	1600 x 900 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	23.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	78.9	27.4
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	47.7	58.6
Call of Duty: Mobile	43.3	30.4
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	67.7	24.8
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	98.8	33.8
Real Racing 3	82.1	73.3
Sniper 3D	89.8	93.4
Need for Speed No Limits	75.2	82.9
Mortal Kombat X	54.3	93.1
CSR Racing 2	66.8	82.4

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	64 MP	48 MP
Dual Camera resolution	64 MP	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 480	Triple ISP
Video Encoding FPS	60	60
Video Encoding resolution	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, 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	Qualcomm QCM4290 LTE modem
Download speed	7500 MBit/s.	410 MBit/s.
Upload speed	3000 MBit/s.	170 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, GNSS, SBAS, Galileo, Beidou, Dual frequency GNSS, NavIC enabled, GLONASS, QZSS	SBAS, Beidou, GPS, Galileo, NavIC, GLONASS, GNSS, QZSS
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCS7230 is better: 33
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCS4290 is better: 7
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the automatic comparison of 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 SoCs, as well as read the test results at the links below.

QCS7230 SoC - all data

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

• QCS7230 specs and review.

QCS4290 SoC - all data

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

• QCS4290 specs and review.