Allwinner A523 vs Unisoc Tiger T616

Comparisons   13-06-2023
   Comprehensive testing data of Allwinner A523 vs Unisoc Tiger T616, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A careful analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests like Quadrant, PassMark, Geekbench, AnTuTu, Vellamo, PCMark, GFXBench, Neocore, 3DMark, even the gaming performance of chips in Asphalt 9, Madout2, Call of Duty, GTA, Fortnite, Minecraft, PUBG etc.
   After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which processors is better to buy A523 or Unisoc Tiger T616.

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%

Unisoc Tiger T616

11%

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

A523

53%

Unisoc Tiger T616

68%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

A523

Unisoc Tiger T616

Antutu v10, 9

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

	A523	Unisoc Tiger T616
Total score	167563	154594
CPU	46909	43285
GPU	63678	58754
MEM	26807	24739
UX	30170	27829

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	A523	Unisoc Tiger T616
Single-Core	796	264
Multi-Core	3186	1508

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	A523	Unisoc Tiger T616
Frequency	1800 MHz	2000 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	22 nm	12 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	8x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55	2x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A75 6x1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	9 W
Memory type	LPDDR3, LPDDR4	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	1866
Memory bandwidth	6	32
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache	1 MB	128 KB
L2 cache	2 MB	2 MB
L3 cache	16 MB	1 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8.1-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Unisoc Tiger T616 is 9% better than A523 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G57 MC1 2EE	Mali-G57 MP1
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	750 MHz
GFloPS	540	383.69
# of Cores	3	1
# of Shader Units
Display	2560 x 1600 pixels	2160 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	29.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	56.9	45.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	29.5	39.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	23.8	28.2
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	32.7	39.9
Real Racing 3	98.9	56.7
Sniper 3D	73.8	72.2
Need for Speed No Limits	79.9	72.2
Mortal Kombat X	73.7	72.6
CSR Racing 2	79.3	59.7

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	64 MP
Dual Camera resolution	16 MP	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	60	30
Video Encoding resolution	4K, 2K, FullHD	FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265/HEVC	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem		LTE-7
Download speed	150 MBit/s.	300 MBit/s.
Upload speed	50 MBit/s.	150 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Allwinner A523 is better: 24
The number of parameters for which Unisoc Tiger T616 is better: 13
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 parallel testing and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors 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.

Unisoc Tiger T616 SoC - all data

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

• Unisoc Tiger T616 specs and review.