MediaTek Dimensity 9500 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2
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Which processor is better? We compared MediaTek Dimensity 9500 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. Compare, analyze the specifications. Find out their scores in popular benchmarks (GeekBench 6 Single-Core, GeekBench 6 Multi-Core) and who is the winner?
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GeekBench 6 Multi-Core
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CPU cores and architecture
| Architecture | 6x 2.4 GHz – Cortex-A730 (Gelas) | 2x 4.6 GHz |
| Number of cores | 6 | 2 |
| Instruction Set | ARMv9.2-A | ARMv9.2-A |
| Lithography | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Neural Processing | MediaTek NPU 9.0 | Qualcomm Hexagon |
Memory (RAM)
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory-bus | 4x16 bit | 4x16 bit |
Graphics
| GPU frequency | 1000 MHz |
Camera, Video, Display
| Max camera resolution | 1x 320MP | 1x 320MP |
| Max Video Capture | 8K@60fps | 8K@60fps |
| Video codec support | AV1 H.264 (AVC) H.265 (HEVC) VP9 |
AV1 H.264 (AVC) H.265 (HEVC) VP8 VP9 |
Wireless
| 4G network | Yes | Yes |
| 5G network | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | 7 (802.11be) | 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Satellite navigation | BeiDou GPS Galileo GLONASS NavIC QZSS |
BeiDou GPS Galileo GLONASS NavIC QZSS |
Supplemental Information
| Launch Date | 2025 Quarter 3 | 2025 Quarter 3 |
| Partnumber | SM8850 | |
| Vertical Segment | Mobiles | Mobiles |
| Positioning | Flagship | Flagship |
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