MediaTek’s new Dimensity 9400 is making waves in mobile tech. Recent tests by Golden Reviewer show it may set a new standard in GPU performance for Android devices.
For years, MediaTek has trailed behind Apple’s A-series chips and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon in power and speed. But the Dimensity 9400, with its 12-core Arm Immortalis-G925 GPU, is changing the game. This GPU doesn’t just deliver raw power. It also leads in terms of efficiency. In key tests, it outperforms Apple’s A18 Pro GPU in specific areas.
This new performance level makes the new MediaTek flagship SoC a serious contender in high-end smartphones. MediaTek’s latest chipset may now reshape how we look at performance and efficiency in mobile devices.
Dimensity 9400 Shows Its Efficiency Lead In New Benchmark Analysis
While the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 might not quite match Apple’s A18 Pro and Snapdragon 8 Elite in CPU performance, it shines brightly in GPU power and efficiency. Recent tests by Golden Reviewer reveal that this chipset’s Immortalis-G925 GPU is setting new standards.
On 3DMark’s Solar Bay ray-tracing test, the Dimensity 9400 recorded a powerful score of 11,817, with a power draw of 11.4 W. Apple’s A18 Pro, in comparison, scored 8,587 while drawing 11.1 W. This puts the Dimensity 9400 about 30% more efficient than the A18 Pro, a notable lead in GPU efficiency.
GPU performance/efficiency for Dimensity9400 in Vivo X200 Pro.
Note that both peak performance and power are lower compared to the official test device from MTK, this is due to: 1.lower RAM freq(8533 vs 10667) 2. more conservative tuning by Vivo(focus on efficiency) pic.twitter.com/jn4XawRdjD— Golden Reviewer (@Golden_Reviewer) November 4, 2024
The Dimensity 9400 continues to impress on other tests. In the Steel Nomad Light test, it outperformed the A18 Pro while drawing less power, showing roughly a 40% efficiency boost. It displayed similar results in the WildLife Extreme test, again surpassing the A18 Pro in both performance and efficiency.
These tests highlight the strength of the 9400 in GPU metrics. MediaTek has managed to create a chipset that not only keeps up with, but even outperforms Apple in certain critical areas. While further comparisons with the Snapdragon 8 Elite are awaited, the Dimensity 9400 already stands out as a formidable GPU powerhouse.
