Rockchip RK3562 vs MediaTek Helio G36

Comparisons 17-10-2023

Detailed testing data of Rockchip RK3562 vs MediaTek Helio G36, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough review of all the technical characteristics of the processors, to make it 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 Neocore, Vellamo, PCMark, Quadrant, 3DMark, GFXBench, PassMark, Geekbench, AnTuTu, and how good the CPUs are in games PUBG, Call of Duty, Asphalt 9, Madout2, GTA, Minecraft, Fortnite etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you already be able to know which chip is better to buy Rockchip RK3562 or Helio G36.

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

Rockchip RK3562

11%

Helio G36

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

Rockchip RK3562

52%

Helio G36

72%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Rockchip RK3562

Helio G36

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Rockchip RK3562	Helio G36
Total score	153859	109300
CPU	43076	30606
GPU	58462	41543
MEM	24625	17493
UX	27698	19671

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Rockchip RK3562	Helio G36
Single-Core	403	223
Multi-Core	1208	983

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Rockchip RK3562	Helio G36
Frequency	2000 MHz	2200 MHz
Cores	4	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	22 nm	12 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	8x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	8 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	667	2x LPDDR4(X) 1600MHz, 1x LPDDR3 933MHz
Memory bandwidth	16	14.9
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	128 KB
L2 cache	2 MB
L3 cache	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Helio G36 is 9% better than Rockchip RK3562 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Rockchip RK3562 has 4 more core than Helio G36. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G52 2EEMC2	PowerVR GE8320
GPU Frequency	820 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	404	126.8
# of Cores	2	2
# of Shader Units
Display	1920 x 1080 pixels	2400 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)	29.8	25.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	45.4	41.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	39.4	28.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	28.4	21.4
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	39.4	27.7
Real Racing 3	56.6	83.8
Sniper 3D	71.8	91.2
Need for Speed No Limits	71.8	75.6
Mortal Kombat X	72.1	48.2
CSR Racing 2	59.8	50.9

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	50 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, QZSS
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Rockchip RK3562 is better: 23
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio G36 is better: 11
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the automatic comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing 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.

Rockchip RK3562 SoC - all data

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

• Rockchip RK3562 specs and review.

Helio G36 SoC - all data

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

• Helio G36 specs and review.