MediaTek MT8168

MediaTek MT8168
Benchmarks & Specs

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The MediaTek MT8168 is a processor that reliably serves in many mobile devices. It is based on the proven Cortex-A53 architecture and is manufactured using the 12-nanometer process. This ensures good energy efficiency, which is advantageous in devices without active cooling. This chip is often found in tablets or smart displays where solid, consistent performance is required.

The integrated graphics unit, the ARM Mali-G52 MP1, handles everyday tasks effortlessly. Smooth video streaming, simple navigation through user interfaces, and even lighter games are all part of it. We see that the MediaTek MT8168 is still a viable solution. It is well-suited for devices with long battery life or low power consumption.

Its moderate memory bandwidth of 15 GB/s is sufficient for typical applications. The chip helps to keep functional devices affordable, while maintaining basic usability. This chip proves that good functionality does not always have to be expensive.
  • Energy-efficient through 12nm manufacturing
  • Integrated ARM Mali-G52 MP1 graphics for everyday tasks
  • Ideal for devices with long battery life
  • Contributes to the affordability of functional devices

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 166 / 176
In segment Smartphone / Tablet
Multi-core performance
Rank 173 / 177
In segment Smartphone / Tablet
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
8C / 8T · 1.95 GHz
199
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630
8C / 8T · 2.20 GHz
198
MediaTek MT8168
4C / 4T · 2.00 GHz
188
MediaTek Helio G35
8C / 8T · 2.30 GHz
183
MediaTek MT8766B
8C / 8T · 2.00 GHz
179
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Apple A8
Apple A8 113 %
2C / 2T · 1.50 GHz
588
MediaTek MT6750
8C / 8T · 1.50 GHz
521
MediaTek MT8168
4C / 4T · 2.00 GHz
520
MediaTek MT8766B
8C / 8T · 2.00 GHz
508
MediaTek Helio A20
4C / 4T · 1.80 GHz
476
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Qualcomm Snapdragon 429
4C / 4T · 1.95 GHz
167
MediaTek Helio G35
8C / 8T · 2.30 GHz
166
MediaTek MT8168
4C / 4T · 2.00 GHz
165
MediaTek MT8766B
8C / 8T · 2.00 GHz
163
HiSilicon Kirin 650
8C / 8T · 2.00 GHz
163
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Qualcomm Snapdragon 805
4C / 4T · 2.70 GHz
530
Apple A7
Apple A7 101 %
2C / 2T · 1.40 GHz
528
MediaTek MT8168
4C / 4T · 2.00 GHz
524
MediaTek Helio A20
4C / 4T · 1.80 GHz
522
MediaTek Helio G36
8C / 8T · 2.20 GHz
514
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

MediaTek MT6732M
ARM Mali-T760 MP2
28
Samsung Exynos 850
ARM Mali-G52 MP1
26
MediaTek MT8168
ARM Mali-G52 MP1
26
Apple A5X
Apple A5X 98 %
PowerVR SGX543MP4 (4 Cores)
26
Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
Qualcomm Adreno 308
24

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyMediatek MT-Serie (72)
CPU groupMediaTek MT816x 12nm (1)
ArchitectureCortex-A53
Technology12 nm
SegmentSmartphone / Tablet
Socket
Generation2
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads4 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 4x Cortex-A53
Frequency: 2.00 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores):
L2-Cache
L3-Cache
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameARM Mali-G52 MP1
GPU frequency0.85 GHz
CUs / Shader1 / 16
Raytracing
Max. displays2
Max. GPU Memory
Technology16 nm
Release dateQ3/2020

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
LPDDR4X-1866
LPDDR4-1600
14.9 GB/s
12.8 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory3 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP3 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designChiplet
AES-NI
Operating systemsAndroid
Instruction setArmv8-A (64 bit)
ISA extensions
Release dateQ2/2020
Release price
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
MediaTek MT8168
MediaTek MT8168
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