MediaTek Helio X27 (MT6797X) vs Unisoc SC9863A benchmark which processor is better

Helio X27 (MT6797X) vs SC9863A

Comparisons 11-03-2021

So, which chip or processor is better? Comprehensive data of speed tests and benchmarks MediaTek Helio X27 (MT6797X) vs Unisoc SC9863A, compare of GPUs Mali-T880 MP4 and IMG8322.

This performance comparison includes two processors: Helio X27 (MT6797X) is deca-core (ARM Cortex-A72) and SC9863A is octa-core (ARM Cortex-A55). Both processors went through battery life test and power consumption test. A careful analysis of all the specifications of the processors, to make it easier to read, is presented in the form of the table.

From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint benchmarking in synthetic type tests such as Quadrant, GeekBench 6, 5, Mozilla Kraken, Vellamo, GFXBench, Octane V2, PassMark, WebXPRT 3, PCMark, AnTuTu 8, 3DMark, Neocore, and how good the chips are in games Minecraft Bedrock, PUBG, Sniper 3D, Mortal Kombat, Fortnite, Real Racing 3, Garena Free Fire - The Cobra, Call of Duty: Mobile etc.

After looking at the data of parallel benchmarks and videos, you already be able to figure out which CPU is better to buy Helio X27 (MT6797X) or SC9863A and which chip is better for gaming: Madout2, CSR Racing 2, Need for Speed No Limits, Asphalt 9.

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

Helio X27 (MT6797X)

SC9863A

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

Helio X27 (MT6797X)

41%

SC9863A

31%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Helio X27 (MT6797X)

SC9863A

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Helio X27 (MT6797X)	SC9863A
Total score	98106	73522
CPU	27468	20588
GPU	37277	27947
MEM	15689	11762
UX	17655	13228

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Helio X27 (MT6797X)	SC9863A
Single-Core	253	190
Multi-Core	1142	856

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Helio X27 (MT6797X)	SC9863A
Frequency	2600 MHz	1600 MHz
Cores	10	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	20 nm	28 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	2x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A72 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 4x1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	4x1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 4x1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR3 (Dual Channel)	LPDDR3
Max. Memory	4 Gb	4 Gb
Memory Frequency	800	933
Memory bandwidth	14	24
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache	32 KB	256 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	512 KB
L3 cache	1 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 Helio X27 (MT6797X) is 38% better than SC9863A in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Helio X27 (MT6797X) has -2 more core than SC9863A. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-T880 MP4	IMG8322
GPU Frequency	875 MHz	510 MHz
GFloPS	118.91	146.2
# of Cores	4	128
# 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
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	21.8	15.9
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	37.8	26.9
Call of Duty: Mobile	24.3	17.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	18.6	12.4
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	23.4	16.2
Real Racing 3	75.6	40.4
Sniper 3D	60.5	43
Need for Speed No Limits	68	37.7
Mortal Kombat X	60.5	43
CSR Racing 2	52.9	32.3

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

Networks and Navigation

Modem		LTE-4
Download speed	300 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 MediaTek Helio X27 (MT6797X) is better: 28
The number of parameters for which Unisoc SC9863A is better: 7
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full benchmark video of joint comparison and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Helio X27 (MT6797X) SoC - all data

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

• Helio X27 (MT6797X) specs and review.

SC9863A SoC - all data

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

• SC9863A specs and review.