MediaTek MT6731 vs Intel Atom Z3560

Comparisons   27-08-2021
   Comprehensive testing data of MediaTek MT6731 vs Intel Atom Z3560, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics of the SoCs, so that it can be easier to understand, is made by the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications like PassMark, Vellamo, Neocore, Geekbench, GFXBench, AnTuTu, 3DMark, Quadrant, PCMark, and how good the CPUs are in games Fortnite, Asphalt 9, PUBG, Call of Duty, Minecraft, Madout2, GTA etc.
   After reading the results these tests and videos, you already be able to know which SoCs is better to buy MT6731 or Atom Z3560.

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

MT6731

Atom Z3560

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

MT6731

34%

Atom Z3560

35%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MT6731

Atom Z3560

Antutu v10, 9

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

	MT6731	Atom Z3560
Total score	33093	40523
CPU	9257	11354
GPU	12577	15398
MEM	5292	6474
UX	5962	7284

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	MT6731	Atom Z3560
Single-Core	87	107
Multi-Core	404	495

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MT6731	Atom Z3560
Frequency	1100 MHz	1800 MHz
Cores	4	4
Bit	64	64
Lithography	28 nm	22 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x1.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	4x1.8 GHz Moorefield
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	3 W
Memory type	LPDDR2, 3	LPDDR3
Max. Memory	0.5 Gb	4 Gb
Memory Frequency	677	1600
Memory bandwidth	4	14
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache	32 KB	128 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	2 MB
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 Atom Z3560 is 38% better than MT6731 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	PowerVR GE8100	PowerVR G6430
GPU Frequency	570 MHz	533 MHz
GFloPS	11.2	136.4
# of Cores	1	4
# of Shader Units
Display	480 x 320 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	8.8	13.4
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	25.5	33.6
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	16.1	22.8
Call of Duty: Mobile	14.1	19.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	20.5	28.7
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	32.6	42.3
Real Racing 3	29.7	39.9
Sniper 3D	21.8	29.6
Need for Speed No Limits	30.6	27.4
Mortal Kombat X	26.9	33.1
CSR Racing 2	20.7	25.1

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	5 MP	13 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	30	30
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	FullHD
Codec support	H.264	H.264

Networks and Navigation

Modem		Intel XMM 7160
Download speed	150 MBit/s.	72 MBit/s.
Upload speed	50 MBit/s.	6 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek MT6731 is better: 6
The number of parameters for which Intel Atom Z3560 is better: 31
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel comparison and listen to what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips, as well as read the test results at the links below.

MT6731 SoC - all data

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

• MT6731 specs and review.

Atom Z3560 SoC - all data

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

• Atom Z3560 specs and review.