MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Spec Sheet: The All-Big Core 5.27 TFLOPS Monster

Manufacturer: MediaTek

Model Number: MT6993 (Variants: MT6993W/CZA)

Release/Date Quarter: Q3 2025 (September 22, 2025)

Class/Tier: Flagship

The All-Big Core Monster: MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 hits a blistering 4.21 GHz with its groundbreaking Arm C1-Ultra core, pushing unmatched single-threaded desktop-class processing power.

Next-Gen AI & Memory: A fused NPU 990 unleashes 100 TOPS using Compute-in-Memory technology, pairing seamlessly with a blazing 4-lane UFS 4.1 interface that slices model loading times in half.

The Thermal Bottleneck: Brute-force power comes with a price—the primary cluster draws up to 12W internally, forcing a steep drop to 45.7% graphical stability under sustained stress.

Inside This Audit: We thoroughly break down physical TSMC N3P node economics, Unreal Engine 5.5 graphics pipelines, native RAW-domain imaging, and multi-core limits.

The Ultimate Verdict: Is this elite silicon a portable workstation revolution or a transient burst sprinter? Let’s map out the definitive benchmark analysis.

MediaTek Dimensity 9500 flagship chip deep dive highlighting 100 TOPS NPU, 5.27 TFLOPS graphics, and thermal limits

🏆 MultiCore Performance Overall Score

Overview & Core Features

Parameter	Value
Architecture & Fabrication ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	98%
CPU Capabilities (Granular) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	95%
GPU & Graphics ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	98%
NPU & AI Engine ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	99%
Memory & Storage Support ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	99%
ISP and Camera ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	95%
Display and Multimedia⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	95%
Connectivity and Modem ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	95%
Benchmarks ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	95%
Thermals and Effeciency ⭐⭐	45%

Parameter	Value
OVERALL SCORE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	91/100

🦾 Architecture & Fabrication

Defines the silicon lithography and foundational instruction set.

Architecture & Fabrication Details

process node

3nm (3rd Generation TSMC N3P)

foundary

TSMC

Instruction Set Architecture (ISA)

Armv9.3-A (64-bit) with SME2

Total cores

8 (1+3+4) “All Big Core” Topology

🖥️ CPU Capabilities (Granular)

Evaluates raw processing power, core clustering, and cache layout.

CPU Cores & Clock Speed Layout

cluster 1 (prime)

Arm C1-Ultra, 1 Core, 4.21 GHz

Cluster 2 (performance)

Arm C1-Premium, 3 Cores, 3.50 GHz

cluster 3 (effeciency)

Arm C1-Pro, 4 Cores, 2.70 GHz

cache memory

L2: 7MB Total (2MB + 3x1MB + 4x512KB), L3: 16MB

🎮 GPU & Graphics

Highlights graphics rendering power, ray tracing, and gaming capabilities.

GPU & Gaming Graphics Engine

GPU Name

Arm Mali-G1 Ultra MC12

GPU Clock Speed

1716 MHz

Hardware Ray Tracing Support

Yes (Arm RTUv2)

Compute Performance (FP32)

5.27 TFLOPS (5,271.6 GFLOPS)

🤖 NPU & AI Engine

Measures on-device machine learning capabilities and total compute TOPS

NPU & AI Processing Power

NPU Name

MediaTek NPU 990 (CIM Dual Architecture)

total tops

100 TOPS

💾 Memory & Storage Support

Specifies memory bandwidth, RAM generations, and storage interface speeds

RAM & Storage Support

Ram Type

LPDDR5X

Storage interface

UFS 4.1 (4-lane)

Parameter	Value
RAM Max Frequency	5333 MHz
RAM Max Bandwidth	85.3 GB/s

🎥 ISP and Camera

Details image signal processing, sensor support, and video encoding

Camera ISP & Video Capabilities

ISP Name

MediaTek Imagiq 1190

Max Camera Support

320MP

Max Video Capture

4K120 HDR / 8K60 HDR

Codec Decoding/Encoding

AV1, H.265 (HEVC), Dolby Vision

📺 Display and Multimedia

Outlines on-device display resolution, external monitor support, and decoding

Display Resolution & Multimedia

Max On-Device Resolution

WQHD+ at 180Hz

External Display Support

Yes (4K via DisplayPort 1.4 over USB Type-C)

HDR Standard

HDR10+, Dolby Vision

Video playback

8K60 HDR, 4K120 HDR

🌐 Connectivity and Modem

Covers cellular modem capabilities, Wi-Fi standards, and network speeds

5G Modem & Wireless Connectivity

Modem Name

MediaTek Release 17 5G Modem

4G/5G Support

Sub-6 GHz (FR1), mmWave, LTE

Max Download/Upload Speed

10.7 Gbps DL / 3.5 Gbps UL

Wi-Fi Standard

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)

Bluetooth Version

Bluetooth 6.0

Navigation

Quad-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC)

Benchmarks & Performance Metrics

Analyzes synthetic test scores across popular performance benchmarking platforms

AnTuTu v11 Score

The AnTuTu Benchmark measures CPU, GPU, RAM, and I/O performance in different scenarios to reveal real-world bottlenecks and latency issues.

Parameter	Value
Chip name	3331723

Parameter	Value
CPU	964510
GPU	1330281
Memory	395484
UX	641448

Geekbench 6

The GeekBench test shows raw single-threaded and multithreaded CPU performance, providing precise data on computational throughput and efficiency under load.

Parameter	Value
Single-Core	3315
Multi-Core	9914

3D Mark

A cross-platform benchmark that assesses graphics performance in Vulkan (Metal) ensures fair GPU comparisons across operating systems and hardware configurations.

Parameter	Value
3DMark Steel Nomad Light	3179
3DMark Solar Bay	14450
3DMark Wild Life Extreme	7184

PCMark 3.0

Benchmark for evaluating overall system performance in everyday workloads ties all results together, simulating real tasks for a holistic view of responsiveness and daily computing speed clearly.

Parameter	Value
PCMark 3.0	13088

Parameter	Value
Web score	11483
Video editing score	5,861
Photo editing score	23647
Writing score	19091

🌡️ Thermals and Effeciency

Measures sustained workload stability and peak power consumption metrics

Thermals, Power Draw & Efficiency

Parameter	Value
3D Mark Stability	45.7%
Power Draw	12W

🏆 MultiCore Performance Final Verdict

CRITERIA	RATING	EXPLANATION
AI Processing	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Industry-first Compute-in-Memory architecture delivers 100 TOPS with 42% lower power draw.
General CPU/GPU	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	1+3+4 All Big Core design matches desktop tiers; 5.27 TFLOPS graphics outpaces an Xbox Series S.
Single-Core Speed	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Arm C1-Ultra core hitting 4.21 GHz pushes a massive 25% to 32% architectural peak jump.
Thermal Stability	⭐⭐	Drops rapidly to 45.7% stability in continuous 3DMark testing as the passive frame saturates with heat.
Power Efficiency	⭐⭐⭐	Great efficiency at mid-tier frequencies but running the prime core at maximum spikes draw to 12W.
Storage Integration	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	4-lane UFS 4.1 hardware setup doubles data speeds cutting AI model load times by a huge 40%.
Camera & Videography	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Native RAW-domain processing delivers Android’s first 4K120 Dolby Vision track with dual EIS.

chip name: Who Is It For?

✅ BUY IF YOU…	❌ DON'T BUY IF YOU…
Demand console-grade ray tracing using Unreal Engine 5.5 features like Nanite and dynamic MegaLights natively.	Prioritize multi-day battery lifespans under continuous load as the All Big Core layout aggressively eats reserves.
Require completely private local AI processing with an massive 128K token window to parse long unclouded summaries.	Only utilize your smartphone for basic scrolling and messaging rendering the 16MB L3 cache complete overkill.
Shoot professional high-speed action video and want NPU-assisted motion tracking locked onto targets at a full 30 FPS.	Plan to buy a ultra-compact or thin chassis phone which lacks the vapor chamber size to stop aggressive 59% throttling.
Want a future-proof desktop replacement using high-bandwidth 4K output over DisplayPort 1.4 and tri-fold display compatibility.	Are searching for an affordable mid-range option since production is exclusively bound to premium TSMC N3P wafers.