MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 is off to an aggressive start. Unveiled just yesterday, the new flagship chipset has already been benchmarked, and early results show it holding CPU parity with Apple’s A19 Pro, while clearly outperforming it in GPU performance. That puts MediaTek in a strong position heading into the next round of smartphone launches.
Dimensity 9500 nearly matches A19 Pro in CPU tests
According to hands-on testing from Xiaobai’s Tech Reviews, the Dimensity 9500 posts a single-core score of 3,635 and a multi-core score of 10,941. That’s nearly level with the A19 Pro, which scores 3,981 and 10,798, respectively.
Apple maintains a 10% edge in single-core performance, but MediaTek slightly pulls ahead in multi-core tasks. That’s already impressive, given Apple’s long-standing dominance in CPU efficiency.
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Dimensity 9500 dominates GPU benchmarks
Where MediaTek pulls away is in graphics performance. On 3DMark’s Wild Life Extreme, the Dimensity 9500 scores 8,251, leaving the A19 Pro’s 6,557 in the dust, a 25% lead. This pattern continues across other GPU tests.
In GFXBench Aztec 1440p, the Dimensity 9500 delivers 155 FPS, compared to the A19 Pro’s 96 FPS. Even under raytracing stress in Solar Bay Extreme, it stays ahead with 2,605 vs 2,411.
Benchmark comparison highlights:
- 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 8,251 (D9500) vs 6,557 (A19 Pro)
- GFXBench Aztec 1440p: 155 FPS vs 96 FPS
- Solar Bay Extreme (raytracing): 2,605 vs 2,411
- Geekbench Multi-Core: 10,941 vs 10,798
- Geekbench Single-Core: 3,635 vs 3,981
Real-world performance still pending
These results likely come from a reference design unit, not a retail phone. That means thermals, power draw, and software optimization are still variables. Still, OEMs like Oppo and Vivo are expected to launch phones powered by the Dimensity 9500 as early as October.
If these numbers hold up in consumer devices, the Dimensity 9500 could pose a real challenge not just to Apple’s silicon, but also to Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. GPU-heavy apps, gaming, and raytracing features may become key battlegrounds, and right now, MediaTek looks ready to take the lead.
