Rockchip RK3326S vs Unisoc SC9863A

Comparisons   18-01-2023
   Comprehensive testing data of Rockchip RK3326S vs Unisoc SC9863A, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics of the processors, to make it easier to understand, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in synthetic type tests such as Neocore, GFXBench, PCMark, 3DMark, Quadrant, AnTuTu, Vellamo, Geekbench, PassMark, even the gaming performance of chipsets in GTA, Minecraft, Madout2, Asphalt 9, PUBG, Fortnite, Call of Duty etc.
   After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to understand which processors is better to buy RK3326S 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

RK3326S

SC9863A

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

RK3326S

37%

SC9863A

31%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

RK3326S

SC9863A

Antutu v10, 9

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

	RK3326S	SC9863A
Total score	69863	73522
CPU	19570	20588
GPU	26547	27947
MEM	11185	11762
UX	12580	13228

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	RK3326S	SC9863A
Single-Core	106	190
Multi-Core	316	856

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	RK3326S	SC9863A
Frequency	1500 MHz	1600 MHz
Cores	4	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	28 nm	28 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A35	4x1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 4x1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x	LPDDR3
Max. Memory	8 Gb	4 Gb
Memory Frequency	667	933
Memory bandwidth	16	24
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	128 KB	256 KB
L2 cache	2 MB	512 KB
L3 cache	8 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 SC9863A is 6% better than RK3326S in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that RK3326S has 4 more core than SC9863A. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G31 2EE Dvalin	IMG8322
GPU Frequency	650 MHz	510 MHz
GFloPS	21.36	146.2
# of Cores	2	128
# of Shader Units
Display	1920 x 1080 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)	16.8	15.9
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	25.7	26.9
Call of Duty: Mobile	17.2	17.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	13.4	12.4
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	17.4	16.2
Real Racing 3	32.6	40.4
Sniper 3D	56.6	43
Need for Speed No Limits	30.3	37.7
Mortal Kombat X	29.6	43
CSR Racing 2	35.3	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	16 MP	16 MP
Dual Camera resolution		16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	60	30
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	FullHD
Codec support	H.264	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem		LTE-4
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: 10
The number of parameters for which Unisoc SC9863A is better: 22
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 joint testing and listen to what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs, 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.

SC9863A SoC - all data

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

• SC9863A specs and review.