MediaTek MT8168 vs Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890

Comparisons   27-05-2022
   Comprehensive testing data of MediaTek MT8168 vs Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications of the processors, to make it easier to understand, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like Neocore, Geekbench, AnTuTu, Quadrant, Vellamo, PassMark, GFXBench, 3DMark, PCMark, even the gaming performance of SoCs in Fortnite, Madout2, PUBG, Call of Duty, Asphalt 9, GTA, Minecraft etc.
   After reading the results of parallel tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which SoCs is better to buy MT8168 or Exynos 8 Octa 8890.

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

Exynos 8 Octa 8890

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

MT8168

66%

Exynos 8 Octa 8890

54%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MT8168

Exynos 8 Octa 8890

Antutu v10, 9

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

	MT8168	Exynos 8 Octa 8890
Total score	92335	123350
CPU	25862	34536
GPU	35078	46875
MEM	14775	19745
UX	16624	22212

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	MT8168	Exynos 8 Octa 8890
Single-Core	154	252
Multi-Core	580	1110

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MT8168	Exynos 8 Octa 8890
Frequency	2000 MHz	2300 MHz
Cores	4	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	14 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.0GHz ARM Cortex-A53	4x2.3 GHz Exynos Mongoose 4x1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR3, DDR3L, DDR4, LPDDR4, LPDDR4x	LPDDR4
Max. Memory	4 Gb	4 Gb
Memory Frequency	800	1866
Memory bandwidth	14	26.82
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache	32 KB	384 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	2 MB
L3 cache	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. Here Exynos 8 Octa 8890 is 13% better than MT8168 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that MT8168 has 4 more core than Exynos 8 Octa 8890. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G52 MP1	Mali-T880 MP12
GPU Frequency	800 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	386	265
# of Cores	1	12
# of Shader Units
Display	2400 x 1080 pixels	4096 x 2160 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		24.9
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	18.9	47.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	33.6	50.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	19.3	26.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	14.6	43.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	19.3	61.7
Real Racing 3	41.1	75.6
Sniper 3D	73.6	80.6
Need for Speed No Limits	39.6	80.6
Mortal Kombat X	38.8	58
CSR Racing 2	43.5	70.6

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	24 MP
Dual Camera resolution		24 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	30	60
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264	H.264, H.265/HEVC, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem		LTE Cat.12/13 2/3 CA
Download speed	300 MBit/s.	600 MBit/s.
Upload speed	100 MBit/s.	150 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou	GPS, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek MT8168 is better: 5
The number of parameters for which Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890 is better: 33
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the automatic comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel testing and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

MT8168 SoC - all data

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

• MT8168 specs and review.

Exynos 8 Octa 8890 SoC - all data

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

• Exynos 8 Octa 8890 specs and review.