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MediaTek Dimensity 9500M vs MediaTek Helio G96

WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
77.5Inno Score
VS
M
28.5Inno Score
74.3CPU21.1
—Benchmarks27.7
84Efficiency44.2
5 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9500M0 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G96

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 9500M wins this mobile chipset face-off, 77.5 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+53) and efficiency (+40). 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 9500M

  • Stronger CPU score: 74 vs 21
  • Stronger efficiency score: 84 vs 44
  • 525% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,315 vs 530
  • 467% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,914 vs 1,750
  • 105% higher Max clock: 4.21 GHz vs 2.05 GHz

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G96

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

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MMediaTek Helio G96
Announced20262021
Process3 nm+75%12 nm
TDP (typical)—5 W
ArchitectureARMv9.3-AArmv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MMediaTek Helio G96
Cores88
Core configuration1x C1-Ultra + 3x C1-Premium + 4x C1-Pro2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock4.21 GHz+105%2.05 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MMediaTek Helio G96
GPUArm Mali-G1 Ultra MC11Arm Mali-G57 MC2

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MMediaTek Helio G96
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MMediaTek Helio G96
Modem—Integrated LTE Cat-13
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth6.05.2

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MMediaTek Helio G96
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture—2K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MMediaTek Helio G96
AnTuTu 10—340,000Top 79%
Geekbench 6 (single)3,315+525%Top 5%530Top 79%
Geekbench 6 (multi)9,914+467%Top 4%1,750Top 78%

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