MediaTek MT8188J vs Apple M2

Comparisons 18-06-2023

Full compare data of MediaTek MT8188J vs Apple M2, testing 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 comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests such as Neocore, 3DMark, GFXBench, PCMark, AnTuTu, PassMark, Vellamo, Geekbench, Quadrant, even the gaming performance of CPUs in Fortnite, Asphalt 9, Madout2, Minecraft, PUBG, GTA, Call of Duty etc.
After looking at the data of parallel tests and videos, you already be able to know which processors is better to buy MT8188J or Apple M2.

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

MT8188J

25%

Apple M2

99%

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

MT8188J

72%

Apple M2

82%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MT8188J

24%

Apple M2

96%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	MT8188J	Apple M2
Total score	360113	1377794
CPU	100831	385778
GPU	136847	523560
MEM	57613	220445
UX	64810	248006

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	MT8188J	Apple M2
Single-Core	665	1896
Multi-Core	2195	8862

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MT8188J	Apple M2
Frequency	2200 MHz	3490 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	5 nm
Transistors count		20000 millions
Core configuration	2x2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	4x3.49 GHz Avalanche 4x2.39 GHz Blizzard
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	4 W
Memory type	LPDDR4	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	8 Gb	64 Gb
Memory Frequency	1600	6400
Memory bandwidth	28	76
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	128 KB	2 Mb
L2 cache	1 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	4 MB	16 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8.5-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Apple M2 is 36% better than MT8188J in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Apple M2
GPU Frequency	950 MHz	3490 MHz
GFloPS	486	3600
# of Cores	2	10
# of Shader Units		2560
Display	2400 x 1080 pixels	2732 x 2048 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	28.5	52.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	55.6	163.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	45.1	98.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	37.7	90.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	46.4	139.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	71.9	201.1
Real Racing 3	67.6	196.5
Sniper 3D	72.1	215.6
Need for Speed No Limits	81.1	136.3
Mortal Kombat X	72.2	141.8
CSR Racing 2	58.4	117.5

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	32 MP	63 MP
Dual Camera resolution	16 MP	24 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)		Apple ISP
Video Encoding FPS	30	960
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264	Dolby Vision, H.265 (HEVC), HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, H.264 (AVC), VP8, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem		Apple Modem 5G
Download speed	750 MBit/s.	12500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	300 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou	Galileo, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	No	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek MT8188J is better: 1
The number of parameters for which Apple M2 is better: 42
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint comparison and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

MT8188J SoC - all data

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

• MT8188J specs and review.

Apple M2 SoC - all data

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

• Apple M2 specs and review.