MediaTek Dimensity 9000 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
42.2CPU29.7
36.7GPU26.7
56.1Benchmarks45.9
69Efficiency76.2
7 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 90002 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
InnoReviews verdict
MediaTek Dimensity 9000 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.2 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+13) and benchmarks (+10). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 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 30
- Stronger GPU score: 37 vs 27
- Stronger benchmarks score: 56 vs 46
- 141% higher Max download: 7 Gbps vs 2.9 Gbps
- 121% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,250 vs 1,020
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
- Stronger efficiency score: 76 vs 69
- 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W
General
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2024 |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| TDP (typical) | 8 W | 5 W+37% |
| Architecture | Armv9 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 1x3.05 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510 | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Max clock | 3.05 GHz+27% | 2.4 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G710 MC10 | Adreno 710 |
AI
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | MediaTek APU 590 | Hexagon NPU |
Memory
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5X-7500 | LPDDR5-6400 |
| Max bandwidth | 60 GB/s+17% | 51.2 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Integrated 5G modem | Snapdragon X62 5G |
| Max download | 7 Gbps+141% | 2.9 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
Media
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | WQHD+ @ 144Hz | FHD+ @ 120Hz |
| Video capture | — | 4K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000+50% | 700,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,730+70% | 1,020 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350+48% | 2,930 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,250+121% | 1,020 |
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