Unisoc SC7731E vs Unisoc SC9863A

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The Unisoc SC7731E and Unisoc SC9863A are two processors that are worth comparing in terms of their specifications.

Starting with the Unisoc SC7731E, it features a quad-core Cortex-A7 architecture, with each core clocked at 1.3 GHz. This processor is built on a 28 nm lithography and has a total thermal design power (TDP) of 7 Watts. It operates on the ARMv7-A instruction set.

On the other hand, the Unisoc SC9863A boasts a more advanced architecture. It features four Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.6 GHz and another four Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.2 GHz, making it an octa-core processor. With a 28 nm lithography and a TDP of 3 Watts, it operates on the ARMv8.2-A instruction set.

One notable feature that sets the Unisoc SC9863A apart is its Neural Processing Unit (NPU). This allows for accelerated artificial intelligence tasks and improves the overall performance of the processor when handling machine learning algorithms or AI-based applications. The Unisoc SC7731E does not have this NPU capability.

In terms of core count, the Unisoc SC9863A clearly has the advantage with its eight cores compared to the four cores of the Unisoc SC7731E. Additionally, the Unisoc SC9863A's architecture is more advanced, as it operates on the ARMv8.2-A instruction set, compared to the ARMv7-A of the SC7731E.

However, it is important to note that both processors are built on the same 28 nm lithography, which may affect their power efficiency and heat dissipation. The Unisoc SC9863A has a lower TDP of 3 Watts, which suggests that it may be more power-efficient compared to the Unisoc SC7731E with its 7 Watt TDP.

Overall, while both processors have their unique features and advantages, the Unisoc SC9863A stands out for its increased core count, advanced architecture, and the inclusion of the NPU for enhanced AI processing capabilities.

CPU cores and architecture

Architecture 4x 1.3 GHz – Cortex-A7 4x 1.6 GHz – Cortex-A55
4x 1.2 GHz – Cortex-A55
Number of cores 4 8
Instruction Set ARMv7-A ARMv8.2-A
Lithography 28 nm 28 nm
TDP 7 Watt 3 Watt
Neural Processing NPU

Memory (RAM)

Max amount up to 1 GB up to 4 GB
Memory type LPDDR3 LPDDR4X
Memory frequency 533 MHz 1866 MHz
Memory-bus 2x16 bit

Storage

Storage specification eMMC 5.1 eMMC 5.1

Graphics

GPU name Mali-T820 MP1 Imagination PowerVR GE8322
GPU Architecture Midgard Rogue
GPU frequency 600 MHz 550 MHz
Execution units 1 4
Shaders 4 128
DirectX 11 11
OpenCL API 1.2 3.0
OpenGL API ES 3.2 ES 3.2
Vulkan API 1.0 1.2

Camera, Video, Display

Max screen resolution 1440x720 2160x1080
Max camera resolution 1x 8MP 1x 16MP + 1x 5MP
Max Video Capture HD@30fps FullHD@30fps
Video codec support H.264 (AVC) H.264 (AVC)
H.265 (HEVC)
VP8

Wireless

4G network Yes Yes
5G network Yes Yes
Peak Download Speed 0.3 Gbps
Peak Upload Speed 0.1 Gbps
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth 4.2 4.2
Satellite navigation BeiDou
GPS
GLONASS
BeiDou
GPS
GLONASS

Supplemental Information

Launch Date 2018 Quarter 2 2018 November
Partnumber SC9863A
Vertical Segment Mobiles Mobiles
Positioning Low-end Low-end

AnTuTu 10

Total Score
SC7731E
SC9863A
114273

GeekBench 6 Single-Core

Score
SC7731E
88
SC9863A
145

GeekBench 6 Multi-Core

Score
SC7731E
411
SC9863A
779