MediaTek MT8168 | Apple M1 | |
CPU comparisonMediaTek MT8168 or Apple M1 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The MediaTek MT8168 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.00 GHz. Up to 3 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek MT8168 was released in Q2/2020. The Apple M1 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple M1 was released in Q4/2020. |
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Mediatek MT-Serie (72) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
MediaTek MT816x 12nm (1) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
2 | Generation | 1 |
Cortex-A53 | Architecture | M1 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Apple M2 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek MT8168 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the MediaTek MT8168 is 2.00 GHz while the Apple M1 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple M1 is at 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). |
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MediaTek MT8168 | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 4x Firestorm |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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MediaTek MT8168 | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe MediaTek MT8168 or Apple M1 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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ARM Mali-G52 MP1 | GPU | Apple M1 (8 Core) |
0.85 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
Bifrost 2 | GPU Generation | 1 |
16 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
1 | Compute units | 128 |
16 | Shader | 1024 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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ARM Mali-G52 MP1 | GPU | Apple M1 (8 Core) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe MediaTek MT8168 can use up to 3 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 14.9 GB/s. The Apple M1 supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 68.2 GB/s. |
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MediaTek MT8168 | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
LPDDR4X-1866, LPDDR4-1600 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
3 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
14.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the MediaTek MT8168 is 3 W, while the Apple M1 has a TDP of 18 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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MediaTek MT8168 | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
3 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 18 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 20 W |
-- | TDP down | 10 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek MT8168 is manufactured in 12 nm and has 0.00 MB cache. The Apple M1 is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 16.00 MB cache. |
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MediaTek MT8168 | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
12 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android | Operating systems | macOS |
Q2/2020 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek MT8168
ARM Mali-G52 MP1 @ 0.85 GHz |
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Apple M1
Apple M1 (8 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek MT8168
2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
7,759 CB R23 MC @ 18 W |
MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek MT8168 | Apple M1 |
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2020) |
Apple iMac 24 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (L2020) Apple MacBook Air (2020) Apple Mac mini (2020) Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021) Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Apple iPad Air (2022) |