MediaTek MT8168 vs Samsung Exynos 850

Comparisons 27-05-2022

Comprehensive compare data of MediaTek MT8168 vs Samsung Exynos 850, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications of the CPUs, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like GFXBench, PCMark, 3DMark, Neocore, PassMark, Vellamo, Geekbench, Quadrant, AnTuTu, and how good the CPUs are in games GTA, Madout2, Minecraft, Fortnite, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, PUBG etc.
After looking at the data of all tests and videos, you already be able to know which SoCs is better to buy MT8168 or Exynos 850.

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 850

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

MT8168

66%

Exynos 850

74%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MT8168

Exynos 850

Antutu v10, 9

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

	MT8168	Exynos 850
Total score	92335	119144
CPU	25862	33358
GPU	35078	45266
MEM	14775	19058
UX	16624	21445

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	MT8168	Exynos 850
Single-Core	154	243
Multi-Core	580	1072

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MT8168	Exynos 850
Frequency	2000 MHz	2000 MHz
Cores	4	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	8 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.0GHz ARM Cortex-A53	2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	7 W
Memory type	LPDDR3, DDR3L, DDR4, LPDDR4, LPDDR4x	LPDDR4
Max. Memory	4 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	800	1866
Memory bandwidth	14
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache	32 KB
L2 cache	1 MB
L3 cache	1 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Another difference is that MT8168 has 4 more core than Exynos 850. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G52 MP1	Mali-G52 MP6
GPU Frequency	800 MHz	850 MHz
GFloPS	386	426
# of Cores	1	6
# of Shader Units
Display	2400 x 1080 pixels	2520 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		23.2
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	18.9	45.4
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	33.6	48.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	19.3	25.1
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	14.6	41.2
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	19.3	59.6
Real Racing 3	41.1	85.2
Sniper 3D	73.6	107.1
Need for Speed No Limits	39.6	58.4
Mortal Kombat X	38.8	70.6
CSR Racing 2	43.5	58.4

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	22 MP
Dual Camera resolution		16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	30	120
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264	H.264, 10-bit H.265/HEVC, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem		LTE Cat.13 5CA/Cat.15 2CA
Download speed	300 MBit/s.	400 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: 7
The number of parameters for which Samsung Exynos 850 is better: 32
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel comparison and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips 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 850 SoC - all data

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

• Exynos 850 specs and review.