MediaTek Dimensity 9500M vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
74.3CPU25.8
—GPU21.1
—Benchmarks34.9
84Efficiency76.2
5 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9500M0 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
InnoReviews verdict
MediaTek Dimensity 9500M wins this mobile chipset face-off, 77.5 to 34.9, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+49) and efficiency (+8). Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 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 26
- Stronger efficiency score: 84 vs 76
- 383% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,914 vs 2,051
- 259% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,315 vs 924
- 91% higher Max clock: 4.21 GHz vs 2.2 GHz
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2023 |
| Process | 3 nm+25% | 4 nm |
| TDP (typical) | — | 5 W |
| Architecture | ARMv9.3-A | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 1x C1-Ultra + 3x C1-Premium + 4x C1-Pro | 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Max clock | 4.21 GHz+91% | 2.2 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G1 Ultra MC11 | Adreno 613 |
AI
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | — | Hexagon NPU |
Memory
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5-6400 |
Connectivity
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | — | Snapdragon X61 5G |
| Max download | — | 2.5 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.1 |
Media
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | FHD+ @ 120Hz |
| Video capture | — | 1080p@60fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | — | 452,000Top 66% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,315+259%Top 5% | 924Top 57% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,914+383%Top 4% | 2,051Top 63% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 340Top 100% |
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