MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
90CPU25.8
93.8GPU21.1
—Benchmarks34.9
100Efficiencyspec-based76.2
7 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro0 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
InnoReviews verdict
MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro wins this mobile chipset face-off, 93.5 to 34.9, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+73) and CPU (+64). Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 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 9600 Pro
- Stronger CPU score: 90 vs 26
- Stronger GPU score: 94 vs 21
- 2619% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 9,245 vs 340
- 522% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,765 vs 2,051
- 356% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,216 vs 924
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2023 |
| Process | 2 nm+50% | 4 nm |
| TDP (typical) | — | 5 W |
| Architecture | ARMv9.3-A | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 2x4.55 GHz C2-Ultra + 3x4.35 GHz C2-Pro + 3x3.1 GHz C2-Pro | 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Max clock | 4.55 GHz+107% | 2.2 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali G2-Ultra NX MC12 | Adreno 613 |
AI
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | MediaTek NPU 1090 | Hexagon NPU |
Memory
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR6-10667 | LPDDR5-6400 |
Connectivity
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Integrated 5G-A modem | Snapdragon X61 5G |
| Max download | 7.4 Gbps+196% | 2.5 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 6.2 | 5.1 |
Media
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | WQHD+ @ 180Hz | FHD+ @ 120Hz |
| Video capture | 8K@60fps | 1080p@60fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu | — | 452,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,216+356%Top 2% | 924Top 60% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,765+522%Top 1% | 2,051Top 66% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 9,245+2619%Top 2% | 340Top 100% |
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