Qualcomm QCM2290 vs Unisoc SC9863A

Comparisons 17-02-2023

Comprehensive compare data of Qualcomm QCM2290 vs Unisoc SC9863A, testing of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is presented in the form of the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in special testing software such as GFXBench, Quadrant, AnTuTu, PassMark, Neocore, 3DMark, Geekbench, Vellamo, PCMark, even the gaming performance of processors in Asphalt 9, Fortnite, PUBG, GTA, Call of Duty, Minecraft, Madout2 etc.
After looking at the data these tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which SoCs is better to buy QCM2290 or SC9863A.

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

QCM2290

SC9863A

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

QCM2290

70%

SC9863A

31%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCM2290

SC9863A

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCM2290	SC9863A
Total score	70836	73522
CPU	19837	20588
GPU	26918	27947
MEM	11330	11762
UX	12757	13228

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCM2290	SC9863A
Single-Core	183	190
Multi-Core	825	856

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCM2290	SC9863A
Frequency	2000 MHz	1600 MHz
Cores	4	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	11 nm	28 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	4x1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 4x1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR3	LPDDR3
Max. Memory	4 Gb	4 Gb
Memory Frequency	1804	933
Memory bandwidth	12.8	24
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache		256 KB
L2 cache		512 KB
L3 cache		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 QCM2290 is 19% better than SC9863A in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that QCM2290 has 4 more core than SC9863A. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 702	IMG8322
GPU Frequency	845 MHz	510 MHz
GFloPS	18.23	146.2
# of Cores		128
# of Shader Units	768
Display	1680 x 720 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)	16.6	15.9
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	26.2	26.9
Call of Duty: Mobile	17.6	17.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	13.1	12.4
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	17.4	16.2
Real Racing 3	32.6	40.4
Sniper 3D	57.1	43
Need for Speed No Limits	31.8	37.7
Mortal Kombat X	29.2	43
CSR Racing 2	36.3	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	25 MP	16 MP
Dual Camera resolution	13 MP	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Dual ISP
Video Encoding FPS	30	30
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	FullHD
Codec support	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	QCM2290 LTE modem	LTE-4
Download speed	450 MBit/s.	150 MBit/s.
Upload speed	150 MBit/s.	50 MBit/s.
Navigation	QZSS, Galileo, Beidou, SBAS, GLONASS, NavIC, GPS	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCM2290 is better: 16
The number of parameters for which Unisoc SC9863A is better: 22
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel comparison and listen to what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

QCM2290 SoC - all data

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

• QCM2290 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.