Rockchip RK3326S vs MediaTek Helio A20

Comparisons   18-01-2023
   Detailed compare data of Rockchip RK3326S vs MediaTek Helio A20, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to understand, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like PassMark, PCMark, Quadrant, AnTuTu, GFXBench, 3DMark, Neocore, Geekbench, Vellamo, and how good the CPUs are in games GTA, Minecraft, Madout2, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, Fortnite, PUBG etc.
   After reading the results of joint tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which SoCs is better to buy RK3326S or Helio A20.

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

RK3326S

Helio A20

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

RK3326S

37%

Helio A20

67%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

RK3326S

Helio A20

Antutu v10, 9

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

	RK3326S	Helio A20
Total score	69863	52293
CPU	19570	14643
GPU	26547	19877
MEM	11185	8365
UX	12580	9409

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	RK3326S	Helio A20
Single-Core	106	135
Multi-Core	316	609

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	RK3326S	Helio A20
Frequency	1500 MHz	1800 MHz
Cores	4	4
Bit	64	64
Lithography	28 nm	12 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A35	4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	7 W
Memory type	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	8 Gb	LPDDR4(X) до 6GB, LPDDR3 до 4GB
Memory Frequency	667	2x LPDDR4(X) 1600MHz, 1x LPDDR3 933MHz
Memory bandwidth	16	6
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	128 KB	32 KB
L2 cache	2 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	8 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 Helio A20 is 16% better than RK3326S in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G31 2EE Dvalin	PowerVR GE8300
GPU Frequency	650 MHz	660 MHz
GFloPS	21.36	128.75
# of Cores	2	2
# of Shader Units
Display	1920 x 1080 pixels	1600 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		16.9
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	16.8	43.1
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	25.7	29.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	17.2	25.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	13.4	36.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	17.4	54.1
Real Racing 3	32.6	51.5
Sniper 3D	56.6	38.2
Need for Speed No Limits	30.3	47
Mortal Kombat X	29.6	47
CSR Racing 2	35.3	35.3

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	16 MP	16 MP
Dual Camera resolution		13 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	60	30
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	FullHD
Codec support	H.264	H.264

Networks and Navigation

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

Result:
The number of parameters for which Rockchip RK3326S is better: 15
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio A20 is better: 18
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the automatic comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint testing and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

RK3326S SoC - all data

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

• RK3326S specs and review.

Helio A20 SoC - all data

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

• Helio A20 specs and review.