Unisoc SC9863A1 vs Rockchip RK3326S

Comparisons 13-06-2023

Comprehensive testing data of Unisoc SC9863A1 vs Rockchip RK3326S, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A careful analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like Neocore, AnTuTu, PCMark, Vellamo, Quadrant, Geekbench, GFXBench, PassMark, 3DMark, even the gaming performance of chips in PUBG, Madout2, Minecraft, Asphalt 9, Fortnite, Call of Duty, GTA etc.
After looking at the data these tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which SoCs is better to buy SC9863A1 or RK3326S.

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

SC9863A1

RK3326S

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

SC9863A1

39%

RK3326S

37%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

SC9863A1

RK3326S

Antutu v10, 9

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

	SC9863A1	RK3326S
Total score	78669	69863
CPU	22021	19570
GPU	29889	26547
MEM	12590	11185
UX	14160	12580

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	SC9863A1	RK3326S
Single-Core	203	106
Multi-Core	916	316

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	SC9863A1	RK3326S
Frequency	1700 MHz	1500 MHz
Cores	8	4
Bit	64	64
Lithography	28 nm	28 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x1.7 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 4x1.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	4x1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A35
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR3	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	4 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	933	667
Memory bandwidth	24	16
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	256 KB	128 KB
L2 cache	512 KB	2 MB
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 SC9863A1 is 11% better than RK3326S in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that SC9863A1 has -4 more core than RK3326S. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	IMG8322	Mali-G31 2EE Dvalin
GPU Frequency	510 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	146.2	21.36
# of Cores	128	2
# of Shader Units
Display	2160 x 1080 pixels	1920 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)	14.3	16.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	27.7	25.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	14.7	17.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	11.6	13.4
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	14.6	17.4
Real Racing 3	47.6	32.6
Sniper 3D	35.3	56.6
Need for Speed No Limits	32.9	30.3
Mortal Kombat X	35.4	29.6
CSR Racing 2	29.3	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	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	30	60
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	FullHD
Codec support	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC	H.264

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 Unisoc SC9863A1 is better: 22
The number of parameters for which Rockchip RK3326S is better: 10
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel testing and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

SC9863A1 SoC - all data

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

• SC9863A1 specs and review.

RK3326S SoC - all data

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

• RK3326S specs and review.