MediaTek Dimensity 9600M vs MediaTek Helio G36
78.9CPU25.3
—GPU38
84Efficiencyspec-based20
3 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9600M0 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G36
InnoReviews verdict
No overall winner yet: MediaTek Dimensity 9600M and MediaTek Helio G36 lack 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 25
- 91% higher Max clock: 4.21 GHz vs 2.2 GHz
- 75% lower process: 3 nm vs 12 nm
Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G36
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Helio G36 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2023 |
| Process | 3 nm+75% | 12 nm |
| Architecture | ARMv9.3-A | Armv8-A |
CPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Helio G36 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 1x4.21 GHz C1-Ultra + 3x3.5 GHz C1-Premium + 4x2.7 GHz C1-Pro | 8x Cortex-A53 (up to 2.2 GHz) |
| Max clock | 4.21 GHz+91% | 2.2 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Helio G36 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 | IMG PowerVR GE8320 |
| GPU clock | — | 680 MHz |
AI
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Helio G36 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | MediaTek NPU 990 | — |
Memory
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Helio G36 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5X-10667 | LPDDR4X-3200 |
Connectivity
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Helio G36 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Integrated 5G-A modem | Integrated 4G LTE (Cat-7 DL / Cat-13 UL) |
| Max download | — | 0.3 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.0 |
Media
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Helio G36 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | WQHD+ @ 180Hz | FHD+ (2400x1080), 90Hz at HD+ |
| Video capture | 8K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
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