memory
System on Chip
MediaTek Dimensity 8500
Q1 2026 • TSMC
hub
8
Cores
speed
1 x 3.40 GHz + 3 x 3.20 GHz + 4 x 2.20 GHz
Clock
videogame_asset
Mali-G720 MC8
GPU
settings
TSMC
Process
emoji_events
AnTuTu 10
2200000
person
GB6 Single
1728
bolt
GB6 Multi
6762
psychology
AI Performance
~12 TOPS TOPS
speed
CPU Score
72
landscape
GFXBench Aztec
N/A
description Complete Specifications
memory
CPU
Cores / Threads8 / 8
Microarchitecture8 x Cortex-A725 (All-Big-Core)
Clock Frequency1 x 3.40 GHz + 3 x 3.20 GHz + 4 x 2.20 GHz
Instruction SetARMv9.2-A 64 bits
database
Cache
L1 Instruction64 KB per core
L1 Data64 KB per core
L2 Cache512 KB per core
L3 CacheN/A
info
General
Fab ProcessTSMC
Process Node4nm FinFET (TSMC N4P)
TDP10W
Launch DateQ1 2026
SoC SizeN/A
SocketMobile SoC
videogame_asset
GPU
GPU NameMali-G720 MC8
GPU Cores8
GPU Clock1500 MHz
FP32 Perf.2.4 TFLOPS
Max ResolutionWQHD+ (3200 x 1440)
storage
Memory
Memory TypeLPDDR5X
Max Memory16 GB
Bus Width64-bit
Channels4
ECC MemoryNo
Storage TypeUFS 3.1
signal_cellular_alt
Connectivity
ModemIntegrated 5G Modem
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth5.4
Modem Speed5G: 5.17 Gbps (DL), 2.5 Gbps (UL) with 3CC carrier aggregation, 4G LTE: 1.6 Gbps (DL), 200 Mbps (UL)
WLAN5G NR SA/NSA Sub-6GHz, 4G LTE Cat 18, HSPA+, GSM/EDGE
psychology
AI & NPU
AI Performance~12 TOPS TOPS
NPU TypeNPU 880 (8th Gen NPU)
AI ScoreN/A
SecurityTrustZone, Secure Boot, Hardware-backed Keystore, Secure Payment
photo_camera
Media & ISP
ISPImagiq 1080 ISP
Max Camera320 MP
Max Video4K @ 60fps
Video Encode4K @ 60fps (H.264, H.265)
Video Decode4K @ 60fps (H.264, H.265/HEVC, VP9, AV1)
Camera SupportSingle 320 MP or Dual 32 MP + 32 MP or Triple camera
ISP DetailImagiq 1080 ISP with support for up to 320MP single camera or triple 32MP cameras, 4K @ 60fps HDR video recording with multi-frame EIS, Zero Shutter Lag with AI prediction, Full-pixel phase detection autofocus, AI Ultra-Clear Telephoto Algorithm, Semantic segmentation for scene analysis, AI-powered reflection and glare removal, Cinema-grade 4K HDR video recording, Advanced noise reduction with AI, Real-time bokeh effects, Multi-camera video recording support
speed
Benchmarks
AnTuTu 102200000
GB6 Single1728
GB6 Multi6762
GFXBench AztecN/A
CPU Score72
GPU Score74
Memory Score74
Efficiency Score74
Power Efficiency72
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Features
Second-generation all-big-core architecture with only Cortex-A725 cores, Built on TSMC's N4P 4nm process for improved efficiency, Revolutionary design with no efficiency cores for maximum performance, 7% CPU performance improvement over Dimensity 8400, All eight cores are Cortex-A725 performance cores, Prime core clocked at 3.40 GHz for peak single-thread performance, Three performance cores at 3.20 GHz for sustained workloads, Four additional cores at 2.20 GHz maintaining high performance, LPDDR5X-9600 memory support with 12% bandwidth increase, Mali-G720 MC8 GPU with 8 cores, 25% GPU performance improvement over previous generation, 20% reduction in GPU power consumption at peak load, First chip in its segment with hardware-accelerated ray tracing, GPU clocked at 1500 MHz for enhanced gaming, Capable of stable 110+ fps gaming even at 35°C outdoor temperatures, MediaTek Dimensity Multi-Frame Rate technology, Up to 30% power savings during gaming, Up to 37% power savings in MOBA titles, NPU 880 for advanced AI processing, On-device generative AI support, Real-time translation and image generation capabilities, Compatible with major LLM and MLLM models, Dimensity AI Development Kit support, Imagiq 1080 ISP supporting up to 320MP cameras, AI Ultra-Clear Telephoto Algorithm, Semantic segmentation for intelligent scene analysis, AI-powered reflection and glare removal, Cinema-grade 4K HDR video recording, Zero Shutter Lag with predictive focus, Full-pixel phase detection autofocus, 5G modem with 5.17 Gbps download speeds, Three-carrier aggregation (3CC) support, Dual-SIM dual-standby capability, MediaTek UltraSave 3.0+ power optimization, Wi-Fi 6E with tri-band support, Bluetooth 5.4 with LE Audio, Support for high refresh rate displays up to 120Hz, MediaTek HyperEngine gaming optimizations, Accurate scheduling technology for efficient task management, Expected in Honor Power 2 and POCO X8 Pro, Competitive with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 GPU performance theoretically, Positioned as premium mid-range flagship killer, Excellent thermal management for sustained performance, Strong multi-core performance for multitasking, Superior to Dimensity 8450 in all metrics, Aimed at bringing flagship experiences to mid-range segment, Support for advanced computational photography, Ray tracing support for realistic mobile gaming graphics, Enhanced battery life through intelligent power management