FPSVersusDimensity 9500 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite
Performance score
By our estimate, Snapdragon 8 Elite beats Dimensity 9500 by 8%.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database. A phone without a fan drops its clocks under long load, so in long tasks (hours of gaming, video) it will be slower than the number shows.
Overview
| Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 36.96 | 39.82 |
| Ranking position | 5 | 4 |
| Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Manufacturer | MediaTek | Qualcomm |
| Architecture | Armv9.3-A | Qualcomm Oryon |
| Release date | Q3 2025 | Q4 2024 |
Specifications
| Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Core layout | 1× C1-Ultra 4.21 GHz + 3× C1-Premium 3.5 GHz + 4× C1-Pro 2.7 GHz | 2× Oryon 4.32 GHz + 6× Oryon 3.53 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.21 GHz | 4.32 GHz |
| Process node | TSMC N3P | TSMC N3E |
| Graphics | Arm Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 | Adreno 830 |
Memory
| Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Pros and cons
Dimensity 9500
- 10% faster single core
- newer: released in 2025
Snapdragon 8 Elite
- 8% higher overall score
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