Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Helio P20 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm QCM6490 and the MediaTek Helio P20 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm QCM6490 8 core processor released in Q4/2021 with the MediaTek Helio P20 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2016. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) | Family | Mediatek Helio (37) |
Qualcomm QCM6490 (1) | CPU group | MediaTek Helio P20/P30 (4) |
9 | Generation | 2 |
Kryo 670 | Architecture | Cortex-A53 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm QCM6490 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.71 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The MediaTek Helio P20 clocks with 2.30 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm QCM6490 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio P20 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.71 GHz 1x Cortex-A78 |
A-Core | 2.30 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
2.40 GHz 3x Cortex-A78 |
B-Core | 1.30 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Qualcomm QCM6490 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio P20 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | -- |
-- | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 643L | GPU | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 |
0.81 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.90 GHz |
0.81 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.90 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | Midgard 4 |
6 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 2 |
-- | Compute units | 2 |
768 | Shader | 32 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12.0 | DirectX Version | 11 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 643L | GPU | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the MediaTek Helio P20 supports a maximum of 6 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm QCM6490 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio P20 |
LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR4X-1600, LPDDR4-1600, LPDDR3-933 |
Max. Memory | 6 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
44.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm QCM6490 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the MediaTek Helio P20 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm QCM6490 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio P20 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm QCM6490 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 6 nm. The cache of MediaTek Helio P20 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 16 nm. |
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Qualcomm QCM6490 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio P20 |
6 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android |
Q4/2021 | Release date | Q3/2016 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio P20
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio P20
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Qualcomm QCM6490
Qualcomm Adreno 643L @ 0.81 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio P20
ARM Mali-T880 MP2 @ 0.90 GHz |
Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio P20
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio P20
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio P20
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Helio P20 |
Fairphone 5 | Unknown |