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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 vs Unisoc SC9863A

WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
38Inno Score
VS
U
25.6Inno Score
34.4CPU20
29.8GPU—
54.6Benchmarks20
37Efficiency44.2
7 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8701 spec wins — Unisoc SC9863A

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 38 to 25.6, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+35) and CPU (+14). Unisoc SC9863A still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

  • Stronger CPU score: 34 vs 20
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 55 vs 20
  • 890% higher AnTuTu 10: 990,057 vs 100,000
  • 775% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,050 vs 120
  • 598% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,000 vs 430

Reasons to pick the Unisoc SC9863A

  • Stronger efficiency score: 44 vs 37
  • 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 versus Unisoc SC9863A
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 870Unisoc SC9863A
Announced20212019
Process7 nm+75%28 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 versus Unisoc SC9863A
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 870Unisoc SC9863A
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 Prime + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 Gold + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 Silver4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 + 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.2 GHz+100%1.6 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 versus Unisoc SC9863A
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 870Unisoc SC9863A
GPUAdreno 650IMG PowerVR GE8322
GPU clock670 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 versus Unisoc SC9863A
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 870Unisoc SC9863A
NPUHexagon 698—

Memory

Memory comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 versus Unisoc SC9863A
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 870Unisoc SC9863A
Memory typeLPDDR5-5500LPDDR3-933
Max bandwidth44 GB/s+487%7.5 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 versus Unisoc SC9863A
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 870Unisoc SC9863A
ModemSnapdragon X55 5G (external)Integrated LTE Cat-4
Max download7.5 Gbps—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth5.24.2

Media

Media comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 versus Unisoc SC9863A
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 870Unisoc SC9863A
Max display4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144HzHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture8K@30fps1080p@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 versus Unisoc SC9863A
SpecQualcomm Snapdragon 870Unisoc SC9863A
AnTuTu 10990,057+890%Top 33%100,000Top 100%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,050+775%Top 44%120Top 100%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,000+598%Top 43%430Top 100%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,250Top 69%—
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)378,834Top 55%—
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)171,089Top 58%—
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)173,146Top 52%—
AnTuTu 10 (UX)266,988Top 63%—

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