Rockchip RK3326S vs MediaTek MT6731

Comparisons   18-01-2023
   Comprehensive testing data of Rockchip RK3326S vs MediaTek MT6731, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A careful analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software such as 3DMark, GeekBench 6, Quadrant, GFXBench, Antutu v10, 9, Vellamo, Neocore, PassMark, PCMark, and how good the SoCs are in games Fortnite, Minecraft, Call of Duty, GTA, Madout2, PUBG, Asphalt 9 etc.
   After reading the results of all tests and videos, you already be able to know which CPU is better to buy RK3326S or MT6731.

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

MT6731

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

RK3326S

37%

MT6731

34%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

RK3326S

MT6731

Antutu v10, 9

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

	RK3326S	MT6731
Total score	69863	33093
CPU	19570	9257
GPU	26547	12577
MEM	11185	5292
UX	12580	5962

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	RK3326S	MT6731
Single-Core	106	87
Multi-Core	316	404

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	RK3326S	MT6731
Frequency	1500 MHz	1100 MHz
Cores	4	4
Bit	64	64
Lithography	28 nm	28 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A35	4x1.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	7 W
Memory type	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x	LPDDR2, 3
Max. Memory	8 Gb	0.5 Gb
Memory Frequency	667	677
Memory bandwidth	16	4
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 RK3326S 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	Mali-G31 2EE Dvalin	PowerVR GE8100
GPU Frequency	650 MHz	570 MHz
GFloPS	21.36	11.2
# of Cores	2	1
# of Shader Units
Display	1920 x 1080 pixels	480 x 320 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
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	16.8	25.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	25.7	16.1
Call of Duty: Mobile	17.2	14.1
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	13.4	20.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	17.4	32.6
Real Racing 3	32.6	29.7
Sniper 3D	56.6	21.8
Need for Speed No Limits	30.3	30.6
Mortal Kombat X	29.6	26.9
CSR Racing 2	35.3	20.7

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	16 MP	5 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: 27
The number of parameters for which MediaTek MT6731 is better: 8
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the automatic comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel testing and hear what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips, as well as read the test results at the links below.

RK3326S SoC - all data

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

• RK3326S specs and review.

MT6731 SoC - all data

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

• MT6731 specs and review.