MediaTek MT8167A vs MediaTek MT8389

Comparisons 01-06-2021

Comprehensive compare data of MediaTek MT8167A vs MediaTek MT8389, testing of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is presented in the form of the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in special testing software such as GFXBench, Quadrant, AnTuTu, PassMark, Neocore, 3DMark, Geekbench, Vellamo, PCMark, even the gaming performance of processors in Asphalt 9, Fortnite, PUBG, GTA, Call of Duty, Minecraft, Madout2 etc.
After looking at the data these tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which SoCs is better to buy MediaTek MT8167A or MT8389.

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

MediaTek MT8167A

MT8389

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

MediaTek MT8167A

27%

MT8389

-3%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MediaTek MT8167A

MT8389

Antutu v10, 9

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

	MediaTek MT8167A	MT8389
Total score	26931	22270
CPU	7533	6234
GPU	10242	8457
MEM	4312	3558
UX	4841	4018

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	MediaTek MT8167A	MT8389
Single-Core	71	59
Multi-Core	328	272

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MediaTek MT8167A	MT8389
Frequency	1500 MHz	1500 MHz
Cores	4	4
Bit	64	32
Lithography	28 nm	28 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A35	4x1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A7
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	7 W
Memory type	DDR3, LPDDR3, DDR4	LPDDR3
Max. Memory	2 Gb	1 Gb
Memory Frequency	667	667
Memory bandwidth	4	4
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache	32 KB	32 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	1 MB	1 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. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	PowerVR GE8300	PowerVR SGX544
GPU Frequency	660 MHz	300 MHz
GFloPS	128.75	9.6
# of Cores	2	1
# of Shader Units
Display	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 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	7.7	4.7
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	21.4	16.1
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	12.6	10.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	13.4	9.1
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	17.2	13.6
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	27.8	21.7
Real Racing 3	22.9	20.8
Sniper 3D	28.2	22.9
Need for Speed No Limits	20.2	12.5
Mortal Kombat X	16.7	15.1
CSR Racing 2	15.1	12.5

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	8 MP	8 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	30	30
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	FullHD
Codec support	H.264	H.264

Networks and Navigation

Modem
Upload speed
Navigation		GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek MT8167A is better: 24
The number of parameters for which MediaTek MT8389 is better: 1
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel testing and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

MediaTek MT8167A SoC - all data

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

• MediaTek MT8167A specs and review.

MT8389 SoC - all data

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

• MT8389 specs and review.