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MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset
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MediaTek Dimensity 9500

The MediaTek Dimensity 9500 is MediaTek's flagship 5G chipset built on a 3nm process, using an all-new tri-cluster CPU with 1× Cortex‑C1‑Ultra up to 4.21GHz, 3× C1‑Premium up to 3.5GHz, and 4× C1‑Pro up to 2.7GHz, paired with a massive Arm Mali‑G1 Ultra MC12 GPU. With LPDDR5X memory, UFS 4.1 storage, the NPU 990 (100 TOPS) for on-device generative AI, Wi‑Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6.0, it's built for top-tier flagship performance.

FlagshipClass
Sept 2025Announced
3nmProcess Node
4.21GHzMax Clock
3.5MAnTuTu Score
MT6993Model Number
LPDDR5XRAM Type
Octa (8)Cores

Benchmark Scores

AnTuTu 11
3.5M

Measures CPU, GPU, RAM, and I/O performance in different scenarios.

CPU1M
GPU1.3M
Memory389.5K
UX766.1K
Geekbench 6
3228

Shows raw single-threaded CPU performance across real-world workloads.

Asset compression397.3 MB/s
HTML5 browser292.7 pg/s
PDF renderer328.1 Mpx/s
Image detection234.3 img/s
HDR328.1 Mpx/s
Background blur40.9 img/s
Photo processing109.9 img/s
Ray tracing10.3 Mpx/s
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
3119

Cross-platform benchmark assessing graphics performance in Vulkan/Metal.

Score (Steel Nomad)3119
Stability57%
Graphics FPS23 FPS
Score (Wild Life Ex.)13319
Graphics FPS51 FPS
Loop 1 / 2 / 355 / 52 / 43 FPS
PCMark 3.0
15.2K

Evaluates overall system performance in everyday workloads.

Web score14.4K
Video editing6K
Data manipulation12.2K
Photo editing34.6K
Writing score22.7K
Phones tested4 models

CPU & AI Performance

🧠 CPU
CPU Type(s)1× Cortex‑C1‑Ultra up to 4.21GHz (2MB L2)
3× Cortex‑C1‑Premium up to 3.5GHz (1MB L2 each)
4× Cortex‑C1‑Pro up to 2.7GHz (512KB L2 each)
CoresOcta (8)
CPU Bit64-bit
Instruction SetARMv9.3‑A
CacheL1: 192KB · L2: 7MB (aggregate) · L3: 16MB · SLC: 10MB
Process / Manufacturing3nm (TSMC)
✨ AI Accelerator
Neural Processor (NPU)MediaTek NPU 990
NPU Theoretical Performance100 TOPS
AI CapabilitiesOn-device Generative AI, Agentic AI

Graphics, Memory & Storage

🎮 Graphics (GPU)
GPU TypeArm Mali‑G1 Ultra MC12
ArchitectureValhall 5th Gen
GPU Frequency1716 MHz
Pipelines12
Shading Units128
Total Shaders1536
Compute Power5271.5 GFLOPS
Vulkan / OpenCLVulkan 1.4 / OpenCL 3.0 FP
💾 Memory & Storage
Memory TypeLPDDR5X
Max Memory Frequency5333 MHz (10667 Mbps)
Memory Bus4× 16‑bit
Max Bandwidth85.3 GB/s
Max Memory Size24 GB
Storage TypeUFS 4.1 (4‑lane) / UFS 4.0

Multimedia (Camera, Display & ISP)

📸 Multimedia (ISP)
Max Camera Resolution1× 320MP
Camera Capture Modes8K60 (7680×4320), 4K120 with EIS, 4K60 Cinematic Mode
Video Decode8K60, 10‑bit (HEVC/AVC/VP9/AV1)
Video Encode8K30 10‑bit (HEVC/AVC), 8K60 8‑bit HEVC
Max Refresh RateWQHD+ up to 180Hz
Color Depth10-bit
Display InterfaceTri-port MIPI (supports Tri-Fold Displays)
Video Capture / Playback8K @ 60 FPS, 4K @ 120 FPS
Video CodecsH.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), AV1, VP9
Audio CodecsAAC LC, FLAC, HE‑AACv1, HE‑AACv2, MP3

Connectivity

📡 Cellular & Networking
Cellular Technologies3GPP‑R17, Sub‑6GHz (FR1), 2G‑5G Multi-Mode, 5G‑CA, 4G‑CA, 5G FDD/TDD, 4G FDD/TDD, TD‑SCDMA, WCDMA, EDGE, GSM
5G Modes5G/4G Dual SIM Dual Active, Dual Data, SA & NSA (SA Option2, NSA Option3/3a/3x), NR FR1 TDD+FDD, DSS, 256QAM VoNR / EPS Fallback
4G SupportLTE Cat. 24
5G SupportYes
Peak Download SpeedUp to 10700 Mbps (10.7 Gbps)
GNSS / NavigationGPS L1CA+L5+L1C, BeiDou B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b, GLONASS L1OF, Galileo E1+E5a+E5b, QZSS L1CA+L5, NAVIC
Wi‑FiWi‑Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth6.0

General Info

AnnouncedSeptember 2025
ClassFlagship
Model NumberMT6993
ManufacturerMediaTek (TSMC 3nm)

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MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Full Specs, Benchmarks & AnTuTu Score FSL Specs
MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Full Specs, Benchmarks & AnTuTu Score FSL Specs

Carrying model number MT6993, the chip’s all-big-core CPU pairs one Arm C1-Ultra core at up to 4.21 GHz with three Arm C1-Premium cores at 3.5 GHz and four Arm C1-Pro cores at 2.7 GHz. It features 7MB of L2 cache, 16MB of L3 cache, and 10MB of System-Level Cache (SLC), all built on Armv9.3-A architecture. Because every core is genuinely fast, background syncing and heavy multitasking rarely get stuck on a weak efficiency core. Geekbench 6 Single-Core Score: 3,228 confirms its flagship-level CPU performance.

Graphics are powered by the Arm Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 GPU, a 5th-generation Valhall architecture clocked up to 1,716 MHz with 1,536 shader units, delivering approximately 5,271.5 GFLOPS of graphics performance. Benchmark results include a 3DMark Solar Bay score of 13,319 (~51 FPS) and a 3DMark Steel Nomad Light score of 3,119 (~23 FPS). The GPU also supports Hardware Ray Tracing, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenCL 3.0, allowing smoother visuals and modern gaming features.

The MediaTek NPU 990 delivers up to 100 TOPS of AI computing power, enabling advanced on-device AI workloads including generative AI, live translation, and intelligent assistants. The chipset supports LPDDR5X RAM running at 5,333 MHz (10,667 Mbps effective) with 85.3 GB/s memory bandwidth and configurations of up to 24GB RAM. For storage, it supports 4-lane UFS 4.0 and UFS 4.1

The integrated ISP supports cameras up to 320MP, along with 8K video recording at 60 FPS and 4K video recording at 120 FPS with Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS). Display support extends up to WQHD+ resolution at 180Hz, including Tri-Port MIPI support for foldable and tri-fold smartphones. Connectivity features include an integrated 5G modem with download speeds up to 10.7 Gbps, SA/NSA, Dual SIM Dual Active (DSDA), Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and support for all major global navigation systems.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9500 achieves an impressive AnTuTu v11 score of 3,485,039 and a PCMark 3.0 score of 15,165, placing it among the fastest smartphone processors available. Its primary competitors include the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Samsung Exynos 2600, with all three targeting flagship Android devices. The all-big-core CPU architecture and next-generation ray-tracing GPU help distinguish the Dimensity 9500 in demanding workloads and high-end gaming.

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Questions About MediaTek Dimensity 9500

Absolutely, it's a true flagship gaming chip with the new Mali-G1 Ultra 12-core GPU delivering console-level visuals. It even supports 120fps ray-traced gaming on Unreal Engine 5.5+ titles, so heavy games run buttery smooth.

Devices with the Dimensity 9500, like the Vivo X300 Pro, have hit over 4 million points on AnTuTu v10/v11. That makes it one of the highest-scoring mobile chips ever benchmarked so far.

Yes, it comfortably drives high-resolution panels at 144Hz+ refresh rates for silky-smooth scrolling and animations. This pairs perfectly with its gaming-focused GPU for a genuinely fluid visual experience.

It supports LPDDR5X RAM at up to 10,667 Mbps in a quad-channel setup, which is seriously fast. Combined with UFS 4.1 storage, apps load quickly and multitasking feels effortless.

It goes well beyond that, the new Imagiq 1190 ISP supports up to 200MP capture with real-time continuous autofocus tracking. It also handles 4K 60fps portrait video, making it a serious tool for mobile photography.

Very much so, built on TSMC's 3nm N3P process, the chip's Ultra core cuts peak power use by 55% versus its predecessor. The GPU alone is up to 42% more power efficient at peak performance too.

Yes, it's MediaTek's current top-tier flagship chip, found in premium phones like the Oppo Find X9 and Vivo X300 series. It's built to go head-to-head with the best Snapdragon has to offer.

It's powered by the new Arm Mali-G1 Ultra 12-core GPU, MediaTek's most advanced graphics unit yet. It brings a 33% peak performance boost and nearly double the ray-tracing power of the previous generation.

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