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MediaTek Dimensity 9500M vs MediaTek Helio G81

WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
77.5Inno Score
VS
M
26Inno Score
74.3CPU20
—Benchmarks21.5
84Efficiency44.2
5 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9500M0 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G81

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 9500M wins this mobile chipset face-off, 77.5 to 26, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+54) and efficiency (+40). MediaTek Helio G81 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 9500M

  • Stronger CPU score: 74 vs 20
  • Stronger efficiency score: 84 vs 44
  • 689% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,315 vs 420
  • 640% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,914 vs 1,340
  • 111% higher Max clock: 4.21 GHz vs 2 GHz

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G81

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus MediaTek Helio G81
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MMediaTek Helio G81
Announced20262024
Process3 nm+75%12 nm
TDP (typical)—5 W
ArchitectureARMv9.3-AArmv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus MediaTek Helio G81
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MMediaTek Helio G81
Cores88
Core configuration1x C1-Ultra + 3x C1-Premium + 4x C1-Pro2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock4.21 GHz+111%2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus MediaTek Helio G81
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MMediaTek Helio G81
GPUArm Mali-G1 Ultra MC11Arm Mali-G52 MC2

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus MediaTek Helio G81
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MMediaTek Helio G81
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-1800
Max bandwidth—14.4 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus MediaTek Helio G81
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MMediaTek Helio G81
Modem—Integrated LTE Cat-7
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth6.05.0

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus MediaTek Helio G81
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MMediaTek Helio G81
Max display—FHD+ @ 90Hz
Video capture—2K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus MediaTek Helio G81
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MMediaTek Helio G81
AnTuTu 10—265,000Top 86%
Geekbench 6 (single)3,315+689%Top 5%420Top 84%
Geekbench 6 (multi)9,914+640%Top 4%1,340Top 88%

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