Qualcomm QCS4290 vs Unisoc SC9863A

Comparisons   18-02-2023
   Comprehensive testing data of Qualcomm QCS4290 vs Unisoc SC9863A, comparison 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 parallel examination in special test applications like Quadrant, PCMark, AnTuTu, Geekbench, 3DMark, Neocore, PassMark, Vellamo, GFXBench, and how good the processors are in games GTA, Asphalt 9, Fortnite, Minecraft, PUBG, Call of Duty, Madout2 etc.
   After reading the results of joint tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which processors is better to buy QCS4290 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

QCS4290

12%

SC9863A

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

QCS4290

70%

SC9863A

31%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCS4290

11%

SC9863A

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCS4290	SC9863A
Total score	175559	73522
CPU	49149	20588
GPU	66709	27947
MEM	28099	11762
UX	31609	13228

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCS4290	SC9863A
Single-Core	359	190
Multi-Core	1511	856

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCS4290	SC9863A
Frequency	2000 MHz	1600 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	11 nm	28 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260	4x1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 4x1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	9 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)	LPDDR3
Max. Memory	8 Gb	4 Gb
Memory Frequency	1866/933	933
Memory bandwidth	13.91	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 QCS4290 is 19% better than SC9863A in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 610	IMG8322
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	510 MHz
GFloPS	312	146.2
# of Cores		128
# of Shader Units	192
Display	1600 x 900 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	23.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	27.4	15.9
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	58.6	26.9
Call of Duty: Mobile	30.4	17.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	24.8	12.4
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	33.8	16.2
Real Racing 3	73.3	40.4
Sniper 3D	93.4	43
Need for Speed No Limits	82.9	37.7
Mortal Kombat X	93.1	43
CSR Racing 2	82.4	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	48 MP	16 MP
Dual Camera resolution	16 MP	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Triple ISP
Video Encoding FPS	60	30
Video Encoding resolution	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	FullHD
Codec support	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm QCM4290 LTE modem	LTE-4
Download speed	410 MBit/s.	150 MBit/s.
Upload speed	170 MBit/s.	50 MBit/s.
Navigation	SBAS, Beidou, GPS, Galileo, NavIC, GLONASS, GNSS, QZSS	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCS4290 is better: 30
The number of parameters for which Unisoc SC9863A is better: 9
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint comparison and hear what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips, as well as read the test results at the links below.

QCS4290 SoC - all data

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

• QCS4290 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.