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MediaTek Dimensity 9500M vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 712

WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
77.5Inno Score
VS
Q
27.2Inno Score
74.3CPU21.8
—Benchmarks22.4
84Efficiency44.2
5 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9500M0 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 712

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 9500M wins this mobile chipset face-off, 77.5 to 27.2, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+53) and efficiency (+40). Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 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 22
  • Stronger efficiency score: 84 vs 44
  • 591% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,315 vs 480
  • 520% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,914 vs 1,600
  • 83% higher Max clock: 4.21 GHz vs 2.3 GHz

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 712

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

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 712
Announced20262019
Process3 nm+70%10 nm
TDP (typical)—5 W
ArchitectureARMv9.3-AArmv8

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 712
Cores88
Core configuration1x C1-Ultra + 3x C1-Premium + 4x C1-Pro2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Cortex-A75) + 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver
Max clock4.21 GHz+83%2.3 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 712
GPUArm Mali-G1 Ultra MC11Qualcomm Adreno 616

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 712
NPU—Qualcomm Hexagon 685

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 712
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-1866
Max bandwidth—14.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 712
Modem—Snapdragon X15 LTE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth6.05.0

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 712
Max display—QHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture—4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 712
AnTuTu 10—275,000Top 84%
Geekbench 6 (single)3,315+591%Top 5%480Top 82%
Geekbench 6 (multi)9,914+520%Top 4%1,600Top 80%

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