MediaTek MT8766 vs MediaTek Helio X23 (MT6797D)

Comparisons   22-05-2022
   Comprehensive comparison data of MediaTek MT8766 vs MediaTek Helio X23 (MT6797D), testing of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the specifications of the SoCs, to make it easier to understand, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests such as Vellamo, PassMark, 3DMark, AnTuTu, Neocore, Quadrant, PCMark, GFXBench, Geekbench, and how good the SoCs are in games Madout2, GTA, Call of Duty, Asphalt 9, Minecraft, PUBG, Fortnite etc.
   After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to know which CPU is better to buy MediaTek MT8766 or Helio X23 (MT6797D).

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

MediaTek MT8766

Helio X23 (MT6797D)

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

MediaTek MT8766

34%

Helio X23 (MT6797D)

42%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MediaTek MT8766

Helio X23 (MT6797D)

Antutu v10, 9

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

	MediaTek MT8766	Helio X23 (MT6797D)
Total score	79439	92331
CPU	22235	25856
GPU	30194	35085
MEM	12719	14776
UX	14290	16609

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	MediaTek MT8766	Helio X23 (MT6797D)
Single-Core	208	238
Multi-Core	971	1075

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MediaTek MT8766	Helio X23 (MT6797D)
Frequency	2000 MHz	2300 MHz
Cores	4	10
Bit	64	64
Lithography	28 nm	20 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	2x2.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A72 4x1.85 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 4x1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x	LPDDR3 (Dual Channel)
Max. Memory	4 Gb	4 Gb
Memory Frequency	800	800
Memory bandwidth	4	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 X23 (MT6797D) is 13% better than MediaTek MT8766 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that MediaTek MT8766 has 6 more core than Helio X23 (MT6797D). Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	PowerVR GE8320	Mali-T880 MP4
GPU Frequency	650 MHz	780 MHz
GFloPS	126.8	106
# of Cores	2	4
# of Shader Units
Display	1600 x 720 pixels	2560 x 1600 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
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	14.3	19.4
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	27.9	33.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	16.8	21.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	11.4	16.8
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	15.2	20.9
Real Racing 3	41.7	41.6
Sniper 3D	35.2	63.3
Need for Speed No Limits	32.1	53.3
Mortal Kombat X	43.3	53.3
CSR Racing 2	35.1	46.6

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	20 MP	32 MP
Dual Camera resolution	13 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	30	30
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264	H.264, H.265

Networks and Navigation

Modem
Download speed	150 MBit/s.	150 MBit/s.
Upload speed	50 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 MT8766 is better: 5
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio X23 (MT6797D) is better: 26
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

MediaTek MT8766 SoC - all data

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

• MediaTek MT8766 specs and review.

Helio X23 (MT6797D) SoC - all data

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

• Helio X23 (MT6797D) specs and review.