MediaTek MT8788 vs MediaTek MT8168

Comparisons   12-09-2022
   Detailed testing data of MediaTek MT8788 vs MediaTek MT8168, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics of the chips, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in special test applications like 3DMark, Quadrant, Geekbench, PCMark, Neocore, Vellamo, AnTuTu, GFXBench, PassMark, even the gaming performance of SoCs in GTA, Asphalt 9, Minecraft, Call of Duty, Fortnite, Madout2, PUBG etc.
   After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which chipset is better to buy MT8788 or MT8168.

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%

MT8168

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

MT8788

68%

MT8168

66%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MT8788

14%

MT8168

Antutu v10, 9

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

	MT8788	MT8168
Total score	211831	92335
CPU	59312	25862
GPU	80502	35078
MEM	33886	14775
UX	38127	16624

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	MT8788	MT8168
Single-Core	391	154
Multi-Core	1291	580

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MT8788	MT8168
Frequency	2000 MHz	2000 MHz
Cores	8	4
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	12 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 4x1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	4x2.0GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR3 (Single Channel)	LPDDR3, DDR3L, DDR4, LPDDR4, LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	4 Gb	4 Gb
Memory Frequency	800	800
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. Another difference is that MT8788 has -4 more core than MT8168. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G72 MP3	Mali-G52 MP1
GPU Frequency	700 MHz	800 MHz
GFloPS	161	386
# of Cores	3	1
# of Shader Units
Display	2400 x 1080 pixels	2400 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	18.9
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	50.8	33.6
Call of Duty: Mobile	31.9	19.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	25.5	14.6
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	37.9	19.3
Real Racing 3	63.8	41.1
Sniper 3D	81.2	73.6
Need for Speed No Limits	60.8	39.6
Mortal Kombat X	73.9	38.8
CSR Racing 2	60.7	43.5

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

Networks and Navigation

Modem
Download speed	300 MBit/s.	300 MBit/s.
Upload speed	100 MBit/s.	100 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: 23
The number of parameters for which MediaTek MT8168 is better: 3
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the automatic comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel comparison and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

MT8788 SoC - all data

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

• MT8788 specs and review.

MT8168 SoC - all data

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

• MT8168 specs and review.