Allwinner A523 vs Rockchip RK3566

Comparisons 13-06-2023

Comprehensive comparison data of Allwinner A523 vs Rockchip RK3566, examination of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the specifications of the chipsets, so that it can be easier to read, is made by the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like GFXBench, Neocore, AnTuTu, PCMark, Geekbench, Quadrant, PassMark, Vellamo, 3DMark, and how good the CPUs are in games PUBG, Madout2, GTA, Asphalt 9, Fortnite, Call of Duty, Minecraft etc.
After looking at the data of all tests and videos, you already be able to know which chip is better to buy A523 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

A523

12%

Rockchip RK3566

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

A523

53%

Rockchip RK3566

48%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

A523

Rockchip RK3566

Antutu v10, 9

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

	A523	Rockchip RK3566
Total score	167563	64108
CPU	46909	17946
GPU	63678	24359
MEM	26807	10248
UX	30170	11530

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	A523	Rockchip RK3566
Single-Core	796	168
Multi-Core	3186	503

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	A523	Rockchip RK3566
Frequency	1800 MHz	2000 MHz
Cores	8	4
Bit	64	64
Lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	8x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	7 W
Memory type	LPDDR3, LPDDR4	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	DDR3/DDR3L/DDR4/LPDDR3/LPDDR4, 32-bit 4Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	2x LPDDR4 up to 2400MHz, 1x LPDDR3 up to 933MHz	667
Memory bandwidth	6	16
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	128 KB
L2 cache	2 MB	2 MB
L3 cache	16 MB	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Rockchip RK3566 is 9% better than A523 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that A523 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	Mali-G57 MC1 2EE	Mali-G52 2EEMC2
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	820 MHz
GFloPS	540	404
# of Cores	3	2
# of Shader Units
Display	2560 x 1600 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	21.4
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	26.5	13.9
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	56.9	23.9
Call of Duty: Mobile	29.5	15.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	23.8	11.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	32.7	14.5
Real Racing 3	98.9	29.2
Sniper 3D	73.8	30.4
Need for Speed No Limits	79.9	37.8
Mortal Kombat X	73.7	30.1
CSR Racing 2	79.3	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	64 MP	16 MP
Dual Camera resolution	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	60	60
Video Encoding resolution	4K, 2K, FullHD	FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265/HEVC	H.264

Networks and Navigation

Modem
Download speed	150 MBit/s.	150 MBit/s.
Upload speed	50 MBit/s.	50 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Allwinner A523 is better: 28
The number of parameters for which Rockchip RK3566 is better: 7
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel testing and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

A523 SoC - all data

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

• A523 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.