At the 2015 Mobile World Congress (MWC), Rockchip launched the SoFIA 3G-R communication solution. This processor solution targets both smartphones and voice-enabled tablets, providing a highly cost-effective overall solution with multiple self-developed advantages that enable customers to quickly mass-produce and launch products. The modem component uses Intel branding, significantly improving device manufacturers’ certification efficiency globally.
Today, we will discuss the seven aspects that make the Rockchip 3G-R the leading quad-core communication chip on the market:
1. Quad-Core CPU
The Rockchip 3G-R features a 64-bit quad-core X86 architecture, compared to other chips that still use the weaker 32-bit Cortex cores like A7.
2. Quad-Core GPU
It uses a quad-core Mali450, while other chips use the slightly lower-spec Mali400.
* Here, it’s worth mentioning the benchmark scores: based on the above configuration, the 3G-R scores over 25,000, while other products hover around 16,000.
3. Exceptional Multimedia Capabilities, the Only Series Supporting Full HD H.265/h.264
The Rockchip 3G-R continues Rockchip’s advantages from the MP4 and tablet era, utilizing self-developed H.265 hardware decoding, while other chips remain at H.264 levels; additionally, the 3G-R supports 1080P FHD.
4. Equipped with Intel Modem
The Rockchip 3G-R uses Intel’s 3G modem, which is also the modem brand used by Apple, surpassing others in stability and assisting end customers in quickly passing global certifications.
5. Photography + Automatic Face Beautification + Image Recognition
In countries where 3G usage is becoming widespread, photography is considered the primary entertainment function. The Rockchip 3G-R supports a 13-megapixel camera, while other chips support a maximum of 8 megapixels.
6. Comprehensive DDR FLASH Compatibility
With years of experience in the multimedia and tablet industry, Rockchip understands this market and business better than anyone else. The 3G-R perfectly supports mainstream memory on the market, greatly assisting customers in controlling overall device prices and expanding material procurement options, allowing customers to mix and match various mid-range and low-end communication devices, achieving a single board for multiple devices.
7. First to Mass Produce with Android 5.1 System
This is closely related to Rockchip’s software system advantages. With each Android upgrade, Rockchip is among the first experts. The 3G-R’s smartphones and communication tablets come pre-installed with the latest Android 5.1 system, while other chips are still stuck on Android 5.0.