The upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 9500 is rumored to adopt a similar CPU cluster as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, potentially setting the stage for a fierce competition in the mobile chipset market. Unlike its predecessor, the Dimensity 9500 will not utilize custom cores, instead relying on ARM's next-generation designs.
"2 + 6" Cluster with ARM Cores
The Dimensity 9500 is expected to use a "2 + 6" CPU cluster, mirroring the rumored configuration of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2. This configuration is said to include the unannounced ARM Cortex-X930 and Cortex-A730 cores. While the performance cores are rumored to reach 5.00GHz, it's important to note that this information is based on leaks and should be taken with caution.
No Custom Cores
Despite the adoption of a similar cluster, MediaTek has no plans to incorporate its own custom cores like those found in Qualcomm's Oryon architecture. By using ARM designs and leveraging TSMC's 3nm N3P node, MediaTek hopes to achieve a significant performance and efficiency boost, potentially enabling two Cortex-X930 cores instead of one.
Expected Features and Release
The Dimensity 9500 may also include support for ARM's SME (Scalable Matrix Extension) which could lead to a 20% multi-core performance improvement. However, as the chip is not expected to launch until late next year, it is essential to view this information as a rumor and await further official announcements.
