MediaTek MT8183 | MediaTek MT8168 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek MT8183 and the MediaTek MT8168 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the MediaTek MT8183 8 core processor released in Q3/2019 with the MediaTek MT8168 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2020. |
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Mediatek MT-Serie (72) | Family | Mediatek MT-Serie (72) |
MediaTek MT818x 12nm (1) | CPU group | MediaTek MT816x 12nm (1) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Cortex-A73/-A53 | Architecture | Cortex-A53 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek MT8183 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.00 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The MediaTek MT8168 clocks with 2.00 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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MediaTek MT8183 | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8168 |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A73 |
A-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
B-Core | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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MediaTek MT8183 | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8168 |
Mediatek APU | AI hardware | -- |
Dual core APU @ 0.5 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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ARM Mali-G72 MP3 | GPU | ARM Mali-G52 MP1 |
0.80 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.85 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Bifrost 2 | GPU Generation | Bifrost 2 |
16 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 2 |
3 | Compute units | 1 |
48 | Shader | 16 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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-G72 MP3 | GPU | ARM Mali-G52 MP1 |
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 / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 4 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the MediaTek MT8183, while the MediaTek MT8168 supports a maximum of 3 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s enabled. |
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MediaTek MT8183 | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8168 |
LPDDR4-2400, LPDDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR4X-1866, LPDDR4-1600 |
4 GB | Max. Memory | 3 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
19.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 14.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe MediaTek MT8183 has a TDP of 5 W. The TDP of the MediaTek MT8168 is 3 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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MediaTek MT8183 | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8168 |
5 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 3 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek MT8183 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 12 nm. The cache of MediaTek MT8168 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 12 nm. |
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MediaTek MT8183 | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8168 |
12 nm | Technology | 12 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q2/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek MT8183
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
MediaTek MT8183
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
MediaTek MT8183
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
MediaTek MT8183
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
MediaTek MT8183
ARM Mali-G72 MP3 @ 0.80 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8168
ARM Mali-G52 MP1 @ 0.85 GHz |
MediaTek MT8183
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek MT8183 | MediaTek MT8168 |
Amazon Fire HD 10 (2021) Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (2021) |
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2020) |