MediaTek Dimensity 9500 vs MediaTek Helio G35
80.9CPU21.6
80.4GPU—
84.6Benchmarks20
77.2Efficiency46.7
7 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 95001 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G35
InnoReviews verdict
MediaTek Dimensity 9500 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 81 to 26.9, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+65) and CPU (+59). MediaTek Helio G35 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 9500
- Stronger CPU score: 81 vs 22
- Stronger benchmarks score: 85 vs 20
- Stronger efficiency score: 77 vs 47
- 2858% higher AnTuTu 10: 3,254,273 vs 110,000
- 2367% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,700 vs 150
Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G35
- 56% lower TDP (typical): 4 W vs 9 W
General
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2020 |
| Process | 3 nm+75% | 12 nm |
| TDP (typical) | 9 W | 4 W+56% |
| Architecture | Armv9.3 | Armv8 |
CPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 1x4.21 GHz C1-Ultra + 3x3.5 GHz C1-Premium + 4x2.7 GHz C1-Pro | 8x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Max clock | 4.21 GHz+83% | 2.3 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali G1-Ultra MC12 | PowerVR GE8320 |
AI
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | MediaTek NPU 990 | — |
Memory
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5X-10667 | LPDDR4X-1600 |
| Max bandwidth | 85.3 GB/s+566% | 12.8 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Integrated 5G-A modem | Integrated LTE Cat-7 |
| Max download | 7 Gbps | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.0 |
Media
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | WQHD+ @ 180Hz | HD+ @ 60Hz |
| Video capture | 8K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 3,254,273+2858%Top 2% | 110,000Top 99% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,700+2367%Top 3% | 150Top 97% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,400+2011%Top 2% | 540Top 99% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 7,600Top 3% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 976,567Top 6% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 1,218,443Top 6% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 359,576Top 15% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 699,687Top 6% | — |
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