Rockchip RK3562 vs Samsung Exynos 1280

Comparisons 17-10-2023

Comprehensive testing data of Rockchip RK3562 vs Samsung Exynos 1280, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough review of all the specifications of the CPUs, 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 like GFXBench, PassMark, Neocore, AnTuTu, PCMark, Quadrant, 3DMark, Vellamo, Geekbench, and how good the chips are in games Minecraft, PUBG, Asphalt 9, Madout2, Fortnite, Call of Duty, GTA etc.
After reading the results of joint tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which SoCs is better to buy Rockchip RK3562 or Exynos 1280.

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%

Exynos 1280

28%

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

Rockchip RK3562

52%

Exynos 1280

84%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Rockchip RK3562

Exynos 1280

25%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Rockchip RK3562	Exynos 1280
Total score	153859	396142
CPU	43076	110926
GPU	58462	150533
MEM	24625	63386
UX	27698	71298

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Rockchip RK3562	Exynos 1280
Single-Core	403	709
Multi-Core	1208	1926

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Rockchip RK3562	Exynos 1280
Frequency	2000 MHz	2400 MHz
Cores	4	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	22 nm	5 nm
Transistors count		4800 millions
Core configuration	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	2x2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	8 W
Memory type	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	8 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	667	1866
Memory bandwidth	16	44
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	128 KB
L2 cache	2 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	4 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8.3-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Exynos 1280 is 16% better than Rockchip RK3562 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Rockchip RK3562 has 4 more core than Exynos 1280. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G52 2EEMC2	Mali-G68 MP6
GPU Frequency	820 MHz	700 MHz
GFloPS	404	684
# of Cores	2	24
# of Shader Units
Display	1920 x 1080 pixels	4096 x 2160 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		28.5
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	29.8	44.1
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	45.4	54.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	39.4	36.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	28.4	36.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	39.4	54.7
Real Racing 3	56.6	68.1
Sniper 3D	71.8	70.5
Need for Speed No Limits	71.8	76.7
Mortal Kombat X	72.1	70.7
CSR Racing 2	59.8	65.8

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	108 MP
Dual Camera resolution		32 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	60	120
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264	H.264, 10-bit H.265/HEVC, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem		Exynos Modem 5200
Download speed	150 MBit/s.	2550 MBit/s.
Upload speed	50 MBit/s.	1280 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou	QZSS, SBAS, Galileo, GPS, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Rockchip RK3562 is better: 9
The number of parameters for which Samsung Exynos 1280 is better: 32
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel comparison and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Rockchip RK3562 SoC - all data

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

• Rockchip RK3562 specs and review.

Exynos 1280 SoC - all data

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

• Exynos 1280 specs and review.