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MediaTek Dimensity 9500M vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G

WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
77.5Inno Score
VS
Q
31.2Inno Score
74.3CPU24.4
—Benchmarks31.5
84Efficiency44.2
5 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9500M0 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 9500M wins this mobile chipset face-off, 77.5 to 31.2, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+50) and efficiency (+40). Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G 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 24
  • Stronger efficiency score: 84 vs 44
  • 422% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,914 vs 1,900
  • 354% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,315 vs 730
  • 83% higher Max clock: 4.21 GHz vs 2.3 GHz

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G

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

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Announced20262020
Process3 nm+62%8 nm
TDP (typical)—5 W
ArchitectureARMv9.3-AArmv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Cores88
Core configuration1x C1-Ultra + 3x C1-Premium + 4x C1-Pro2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock4.21 GHz+83%2.3 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 720G
GPUArm Mali-G1 Ultra MC11Qualcomm Adreno 618

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 720G
NPU—Qualcomm Hexagon 692

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-1866
Max bandwidth—14.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Modem—Snapdragon X15 LTE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth6.05.1

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Max display—FHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture—4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 10—395,000Top 72%
Geekbench 6 (single)3,315+354%Top 5%730Top 70%
Geekbench 6 (multi)9,914+422%Top 4%1,900Top 72%

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