A bombshell Geekbench listing has surfaced for MediaTek’s unreleased flagship chipset, the Dimensity 9500, revealing what appears to be a never-before-seen GPU architecture that could redefine Android performance. The benchmark results, spotted earlier today, suggest MediaTek is preparing a dramatic leap in graphics capabilities to challenge Qualcomm and Apple.
The Mysterious GPU
The Geekbench 6 Compute listing shows the Dimensity 9500 paired with an unidentified "MediaTek GPU" scoring a staggering 15,350 points in Vulkan tests—nearly 30% higher than Qualcomm’s current Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and approaching Apple’s M-series territory. Unlike previous Dimensity chips using ARM’s Mali GPUs, the device identifier ("k6899v1_64") and driver details point to a custom, in-house design. Industry trackers speculate this could be MediaTek’s rumored "Kronos" architecture, hinted at in earlier leaks.
CPU & Context
Alongside the GPU surprise, the listing confirms an octa-core CPU configuration:
- 1x prime Cortex-X5 core @ 3.4GHz
- 3x Cortex-X4 cores @ 3.0GHz
- 4x efficiency cores @ 2.2GHz
This aligns with previous reports from GSMGoTech suggesting MediaTek would skip ARM’s Cortex-A7xx series entirely for a performance-focused "all big-core" approach. The CPU scored 2,250 (single-core) and 7,600 (multi-core) in Geekbench 6—a 15% jump over its predecessor.
Leaker Insights
The listing was first flagged by reliable tipster Jukan (@Jukanlosreve) on X, who noted the GPU’s driver version ("v8888") has no match in existing ARM or Imagination Technologies IP. In their tweet, Jukan speculated: "This isn’t Mali or PowerVR. MediaTek’s gone nuclear on GPU design. Expect ray tracing and AI upscaling at mobile power levels."
Implications for Flagships
The Dimensity 9500’s performance surge could disrupt the 2025 premium Android market. Notably, recent OnePlus 13 leaks suggest the device may feature this chipset—a potential shift from OnePlus’ long-standing Snapdragon allegiance. If verified, MediaTek’s GPU could enable console-tier gaming and generative AI tasks previously exclusive to desktops.
The Road Ahead
With typical Dimensity flagship launches occurring in Q4, MediaTek remains silent on the leak. Analysts caution that pre-production scores often differ from retail units, but the GPU’s architectural mystery has ignited excitement. As Qualcomm prepares its Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and Apple its A19 Bionic, MediaTek’s gamble on a bespoke GPU could make the Dimensity 9500 the dark horse of 2025’s chip wars.
Editor’s Note: Benchmarks represent early engineering samples. Real-world performance may vary.
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