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MediaTek Dimensity 9500M vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G

WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
77.5Inno Score
VS
Q
30.7Inno Score
74.3CPU23.5
—Benchmarks31.2
84Efficiency44.2
5 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9500M0 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 9500M wins this mobile chipset face-off, 77.5 to 30.7, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+51) and efficiency (+40). Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G 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
  • 436% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,914 vs 1,850
  • 374% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,315 vs 700
  • 91% higher Max clock: 4.21 GHz vs 2.2 GHz

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G

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

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Announced20262019
Process3 nm+62%8 nm
TDP (typical)—5 W
ArchitectureARMv9.3-AArmv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Cores88
Core configuration1x C1-Ultra + 3x C1-Premium + 4x C1-Pro2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock4.21 GHz+91%2.2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 730G
GPUArm Mali-G1 Ultra MC11Qualcomm Adreno 618 (overclocked)

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 730G
NPU—Qualcomm Hexagon 688

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-1866
Max bandwidth—14.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Modem—Snapdragon X15 LTE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth6.05.0

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture—4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon 730G
AnTuTu 10—390,000Top 73%
Geekbench 6 (single)3,315+374%Top 5%700Top 73%
Geekbench 6 (multi)9,914+436%Top 4%1,850Top 76%

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