MediaTek MT8168 vs Rockchip RK3566

Comparisons   27-05-2022
   Full testing data of MediaTek MT8168 vs Rockchip RK3566, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to understand, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in special test applications like AnTuTu, PCMark, Quadrant, GFXBench, 3DMark, PassMark, Geekbench, Vellamo, Neocore, and how good the processors are in games GTA, PUBG, Madout2, Fortnite, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, Minecraft etc.
   After looking at the data these tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy MT8168 or Rockchip RK3566.

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

MT8168

Rockchip RK3566

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

MT8168

66%

Rockchip RK3566

48%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MT8168

Rockchip RK3566

Antutu v10, 9

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

	MT8168	Rockchip RK3566
Total score	92335	64108
CPU	25862	17946
GPU	35078	24359
MEM	14775	10248
UX	16624	11530

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	MT8168	Rockchip RK3566
Single-Core	154	168
Multi-Core	580	503

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MT8168	Rockchip RK3566
Frequency	2000 MHz	2000 MHz
Cores	4	4
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	22 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.0GHz ARM Cortex-A53	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	7 W
Memory type	LPDDR3, DDR3L, DDR4, LPDDR4, LPDDR4x	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	4 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	800	667
Memory bandwidth	14	16
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	32 KB	128 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	2 MB
L3 cache	1 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. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G52 MP1	Mali-G52 2EEMC2
GPU Frequency	800 MHz	820 MHz
GFloPS	386	404
# of Cores	1	2
# of Shader Units
Display	2400 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)	18.9	13.9
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	33.6	23.9
Call of Duty: Mobile	19.3	15.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	14.6	11.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	19.3	14.5
Real Racing 3	41.1	29.2
Sniper 3D	73.6	30.4
Need for Speed No Limits	39.6	37.8
Mortal Kombat X	38.8	30.1
CSR Racing 2	43.5	32.4

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	13 MP	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	30	60
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	FullHD
Codec support	H.264	H.264

Networks and Navigation

Modem
Download speed	300 MBit/s.	150 MBit/s.
Upload speed	100 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 MediaTek MT8168 is better: 24
The number of parameters for which Rockchip RK3566 is better: 11
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint comparison and hear what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

MT8168 SoC - all data

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

• MT8168 specs and review.

Rockchip RK3566 SoC - all data

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

• Rockchip RK3566 specs and review.