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MediaTek Dimensity 9500 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 9500
86.2Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
29.9Inno Score
85.2CPU27.6
86GPU24.6
94.8Benchmarks34.8
77.2Efficiency37
8 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 95002 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 9500 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 86.2 to 29.9, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+61) and benchmarks (+60). Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 9500

  • Stronger CPU score: 85 vs 28
  • Stronger GPU score: 86 vs 25
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 95 vs 35
  • Stronger efficiency score: 77 vs 37
  • 508% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 7,600 vs 1,250

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

  • 11% lower TDP (typical): 8 W vs 9 W

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Announced20252021
Process3 nm+57%7 nm
TDP (typical)9 W8 W+11%
ArchitectureArmv9.3Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Cores88
Core configuration1x4.21 GHz C1-Ultra + 3x3.5 GHz C1-Premium + 4x2.7 GHz C1-Pro1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 Prime + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 Gold + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 Silver
Max clock4.21 GHz+32%3.2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
GPUArm Mali G1-Ultra MC12Adreno 650
GPU clock—670 MHz

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
NPUMediaTek NPU 990Hexagon 698

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Memory typeLPDDR5X-10667LPDDR5-5500
Max bandwidth85.3 GB/s+94%44 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
ModemIntegrated 5G-A modemSnapdragon X55 5G (external)
Max download7 Gbps7.5 Gbps+7%
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth6.05.2

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Max displayWQHD+ @ 180Hz4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture8K@30fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 103,900,000+420%750,000
Geekbench 6 (single)3,400+224%1,050
Geekbench 6 (multi)11,400+280%3,000
3DMark Wild Life Extreme7,600+508%1,250

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