MediaTekReleased 2024
Dimensity 9400
A solid mid-range pick in the mobile chipsets line-up, with 3.62 GHz up front.
63/100
3.62 GHzImmortalis G92575 TOPSAPU 890Wi-Fi 7MediaTek
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Why we rate it
- 5G
- Above-average efficiency cores
- Above-average max clock
- Below-average performance cores
Score profile
Scored against the mobile chipsets classWhere the Dimensity 9400 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
Total cores8
Performance cores1
Efficiency cores7
Max clock3.62 GHz
Process3 nm
GPU
GPUImmortalis G925
GPU max clock1350 MHz
AI / NPU
NPUAPU 890
AI performance75
Connectivity
5GYes
Max download7000
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7
Identity
ManufacturerMediaTek
Release year2024
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowDimensity 9400 vs Apple Apple A18 Pro
Dimensity 9400Apple A18 Pro
| MediaTekDimensity 9400This page | AppleApple A18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63 /100Better | 57 /100 |
| Max clock | 3.62 GHz | 4.05 GHzBetter |
| Cores | 8Better | 6 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| AI tops | 75Better | 38 |
| GPU | Immortalis G925 | Apple GPU 6-core |
Who it's for
Is the Dimensity 9400 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable mobile chipset for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier mobile chipset is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
good
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Dimensity 9400 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 63/100 against other mobile chipsets, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 47.
What stands out on the Dimensity 9400?
Its 5g stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Snapdragon 8 Elite?
The Snapdragon 8 Elite scores 71/100 versus this one at 63/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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