MediaTek MT8788 vs MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757CD)

Comparisons 12-09-2022

Detailed compare data of MediaTek MT8788 vs MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757CD), examination of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications such as Vellamo, Neocore, Quadrant, AnTuTu, PassMark, 3DMark, Geekbench, PCMark, GFXBench, even the gaming performance of SoCs in Fortnite, PUBG, Call of Duty, GTA, Minecraft, Asphalt 9, Madout2 etc.
After reading the results of all tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which CPU is better to buy MT8788 or Helio P25 (MT6757CD).

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

MT8788

15%

Helio P25 (MT6757CD)

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

MT8788

68%

Helio P25 (MT6757CD)

49%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MT8788

14%

Helio P25 (MT6757CD)

Antutu v10, 9

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

	MT8788	Helio P25 (MT6757CD)
Total score	211831	64246
CPU	59312	17996
GPU	80502	24413
MEM	33886	10287
UX	38127	11557

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	MT8788	Helio P25 (MT6757CD)
Single-Core	391	166
Multi-Core	1291	748

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MT8788	Helio P25 (MT6757CD)
Frequency	2000 MHz	2600 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	16 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 4x1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	4x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 4x1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR3 (Single Channel)	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	4 Gb	LPDDR4(X) до 6GB, LPDDR3 до 4GB
Memory Frequency	800	2x LPDDR4(X) 1600MHz, 1x LPDDR3 933MHz
Memory bandwidth	14	14
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. Here Helio P25 (MT6757CD) is 23% better than MT8788 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G72 MP3	Mali-T880 MP2
GPU Frequency	700 MHz	1000 MHz
GFloPS	161	68
# of Cores	3	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	25.5
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	28.4	13.9
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	50.8	23.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	31.9	15.1
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	25.5	11.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	37.9	14.4
Real Racing 3	63.8	29.3
Sniper 3D	81.2	30.4
Need for Speed No Limits	60.8	37.4
Mortal Kombat X	73.9	30.4
CSR Racing 2	60.7	32.8

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	25 MP	24 MP
Dual Camera resolution	13 MP	13 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	30	30
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264	H.264

Networks and Navigation

Modem
Download speed	300 MBit/s.	300 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 MT8788 is better: 26
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757CD) is better: 4
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 testing and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

MT8788 SoC - all data

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

• MT8788 specs and review.

Helio P25 (MT6757CD) SoC - all data

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

• Helio P25 (MT6757CD) specs and review.