MediaTek Dimensity 9600M vs MediaTek Helio G35
78.9CPU21.6
—Benchmarks20
84Efficiencyspec-based46.7
3 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9600M0 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G35
InnoReviews verdict
No overall winner yet: MediaTek Dimensity 9600M lacks the published benchmark results an Inno Score requires, so there is no Inno Score to compare — we don't rank chips on their spec sheet alone. The spec table below still shows every difference we track.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
- Stronger CPU score: 79 vs 22
- 83% higher Max clock: 4.21 GHz vs 2.3 GHz
- 75% lower process: 3 nm vs 12 nm
Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G35
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Helio G35 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2020 |
| Process | 3 nm+75% | 12 nm |
| TDP (typical) | — | 4 W |
| Architecture | ARMv9.3-A | Armv8 |
CPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Helio G35 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 1x4.21 GHz C1-Ultra + 3x3.5 GHz C1-Premium + 4x2.7 GHz C1-Pro | 8x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Max clock | 4.21 GHz+83% | 2.3 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Helio G35 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 | PowerVR GE8320 |
AI
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Helio G35 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | MediaTek NPU 990 | — |
Memory
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Helio G35 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5X-10667 | LPDDR4X-1600 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 12.8 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Helio G35 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Integrated 5G-A modem | Integrated LTE Cat-7 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.0 |
Media
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Helio G35 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | WQHD+ @ 180Hz | HD+ @ 60Hz |
| Video capture | 8K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Helio G35 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu | — | 110,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 150Top 98% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 540Top 99% |
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