MediaTek MT6731 vs MediaTek MT6738

Comparisons   27-08-2021
   Full testing data of MediaTek MT6731 vs MediaTek MT6738, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A careful analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to understand, is made by the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like PCMark, Vellamo, GFXBench, 3DMark, Geekbench, PassMark, Neocore, Quadrant, AnTuTu, even the gaming performance of processors in Minecraft, GTA, PUBG, Call of Duty, Madout2, Fortnite, Asphalt 9 etc.
   After looking at the data of all tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which chip is better to buy MT6731 or MT6738.

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

MT6738

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

MT6731

34%

MT6738

27%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MT6731

MT6738

Antutu v10, 9

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

	MT6731	MT6738
Total score	33093	39237
CPU	9257	10985
GPU	12577	14902
MEM	5292	6267
UX	5962	7072

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	MT6731	MT6738
Single-Core	87	104
Multi-Core	404	479

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MT6731	MT6738
Frequency	1100 MHz	1500 MHz
Cores	4	4
Bit	64	64
Lithography	28 nm	28 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x1.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	4x1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	7 W
Memory type	LPDDR2, 3	LPDDR3
Max. Memory	0.5 Gb	4 Gb
Memory Frequency	677	667
Memory bandwidth	4	4
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache	32 KB	32 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	1 MB	1 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 MT6738 is 26% 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	Mali-T860 MP2
GPU Frequency	570 MHz	350 MHz
GFloPS	11.2	23.76
# of Cores	1	2
# of Shader Units
Display	480 x 320 pixels	1280 x 720 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	12.2
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	25.5	31.3
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	16.1	21.2
Call of Duty: Mobile	14.1	18.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	20.5	27.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	32.6	40.7
Real Racing 3	29.7	42.4
Sniper 3D	21.8	46.6
Need for Speed No Limits	30.6	25.4
Mortal Kombat X	26.9	30.7
CSR Racing 2	20.7	29.7

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

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek MT6731 is better: 4
The number of parameters for which MediaTek MT6738 is better: 26
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel testing and listen to what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

MT6731 SoC - all data

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

• MT6731 specs and review.

MT6738 SoC - all data

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

• MT6738 specs and review.