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MediaTek Dimensity 9500M vs Qualcomm Snapdragon C

WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
77.5Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon C
33.6Inno Score
74.3CPU30.7
84Efficiency39.4
3 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9500M0 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon C

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 9500M wins this mobile chipset face-off, 77.5 to 33.6, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+45) and CPU (+44). Qualcomm Snapdragon C 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 31
  • Stronger efficiency score: 84 vs 39
  • 75% higher Max clock: 4.21 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 62% lower process: 3 nm vs 8 nm

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon C

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

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon C
Announced20262019
Process3 nm+62%8 nm
TDP (typical)—7 W
ArchitectureARMv9.3-AARMv8-A

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon C
Cores88
Core configuration1x C1-Ultra + 3x C1-Premium + 4x C1-Pro2x 2.4 GHz Kryo 468 Gold + 6x 1.8 GHz Kryo 468 Silver
Max clock4.21 GHz+75%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon C
GPUArm Mali-G1 Ultra MC11Adreno 618

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon C
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4x

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon C
Modem—Snapdragon X15 LTE
Max download—0.8 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth6.05.0

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon C
Max display—2560x1440
Video capture—4K at 30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MQualcomm Snapdragon C
Geekbench 6 (single)3,315Top 5%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)9,914Top 4%—

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