MediaTek MT6731 vs Unisoc SC9850K

Comparisons   27-08-2021
   Comprehensive compare data of MediaTek MT6731 vs Unisoc SC9850K, examination of graphics chips (GPU). A thorough review of all the specifications of the SoCs, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests like Quadrant, PassMark, Vellamo, AnTuTu, PCMark, Geekbench, 3DMark, GFXBench, Neocore, even the gaming performance of CPUs in Minecraft, Fortnite, GTA, PUBG, Call of Duty, Madout2, Asphalt 9 etc.
   After reading the results of parallel tests and videos, you already be able to understand which CPU is better to buy MT6731 or SC9850K.

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

SC9850K

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

MT6731

34%

SC9850K

30%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MT6731

SC9850K

Antutu v10, 9

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

	MT6731	SC9850K
Total score	33093	41717
CPU	9257	11684
GPU	12577	15861
MEM	5292	6672
UX	5962	7507

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	MT6731	SC9850K
Single-Core	87	110
Multi-Core	404	509

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MT6731	SC9850K
Frequency	1100 MHz	1300 MHz
Cores	4	4
Bit	64	32
Lithography	28 nm	28 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x1.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	4x1.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A7
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	3 W
Memory type	LPDDR2, 3	LPDDR3
Max. Memory	0.5 Gb	4 Gb
Memory Frequency	677	266
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 SC9850K is 15% 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-T820
GPU Frequency	570 MHz	600 MHz
GFloPS	11.2	10.2
# of Cores	1	1
# of Shader Units
Display	480 x 320 pixels	1440 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	12.7
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	25.5	33.6
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	16.1	22.6
Call of Duty: Mobile	14.1	19.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	20.5	27.7
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	32.6	42.7
Real Racing 3	29.7	39.6
Sniper 3D	21.8	29.4
Need for Speed No Limits	30.6	40.7
Mortal Kombat X	26.9	36.2
CSR Racing 2	20.7	27.1

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
Download speed	150 MBit/s.	300 MBit/s.
Upload speed	50 MBit/s.	150 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: 5
The number of parameters for which Unisoc SC9850K is better: 31
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the automatic comparison of 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 chips think, 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.

SC9850K SoC - all data

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

• SC9850K specs and review.