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MediaTek Dimensity 9500M vs Samsung Exynos 1280

WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
77.5Inno Score
VS
S
39.6Inno Score
74.3CPU28.1
—Benchmarks37.2
84Efficiency65.6
5 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9500M0 spec wins — Samsung Exynos 1280

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 9500M wins this mobile chipset face-off, 77.5 to 39.6, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+46) and efficiency (+18). Samsung Exynos 1280 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 28
  • Stronger efficiency score: 84 vs 66
  • 322% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,914 vs 2,350
  • 232% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,315 vs 1,000
  • 75% higher Max clock: 4.21 GHz vs 2.4 GHz

Reasons to pick the Samsung Exynos 1280

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

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MSamsung Exynos 1280
Announced20262022
Process3 nm+40%5 nm
TDP (typical)—5 W
ArchitectureARMv9.3-AArmv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MSamsung Exynos 1280
Cores88
Core configuration1x C1-Ultra + 3x C1-Premium + 4x C1-Pro2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock4.21 GHz+75%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MSamsung Exynos 1280
GPUArm Mali-G1 Ultra MC11Arm Mali-G68 MP4

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MSamsung Exynos 1280
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MSamsung Exynos 1280
Modem—Integrated 5G (sub-6)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth6.05.1

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MSamsung Exynos 1280
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture—4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9500M versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9500MSamsung Exynos 1280
AnTuTu 10—495,000Top 61%
Geekbench 6 (single)3,315+232%Top 5%1,000Top 52%
Geekbench 6 (multi)9,914+322%Top 4%2,350Top 56%

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