MediaTek Dimensity 9000 vs MediaTek Helio G96
42.2CPU21.1
36.7GPU—
56.1Benchmarks27.7
69Efficiency44.2
6 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 90001 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G96
InnoReviews verdict
MediaTek Dimensity 9000 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.2 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+28) and efficiency (+25). MediaTek Helio G96 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 9000
- Stronger CPU score: 42 vs 21
- Stronger benchmarks score: 56 vs 28
- Stronger efficiency score: 69 vs 44
- 251% higher Max bandwidth: 60 GB/s vs 17.1 GB/s
- 226% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,730 vs 530
Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G96
- 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W
General
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2021 |
| Process | 4 nm+67% | 12 nm |
| TDP (typical) | 8 W | 5 W+37% |
| Architecture | Armv9 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 1x3.05 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510 | 2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Max clock | 3.05 GHz+49% | 2.05 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G710 MC10 | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
AI
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | MediaTek APU 590 | — |
Memory
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5X-7500 | LPDDR4X-2133 |
| Max bandwidth | 60 GB/s+251% | 17.1 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Integrated 5G modem | Integrated LTE Cat-13 |
| Max download | 7 Gbps | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
Media
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | WQHD+ @ 144Hz | FHD+ @ 120Hz |
| Video capture | — | 2K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000+209%Top 29% | 340,000Top 79% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,730+226%Top 26% | 530Top 79% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350+149%Top 26% | 1,750Top 78% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,250Top 50% | — |
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