Dimensity 8500

MediaTek · 2026

Specifications
Process node4nm
CPU1x Cortex-A725 @ 3.40 GHz + 3x Cortex-A725 @ 3.20 GHz + 4x Cortex-A725 @ 2.20 GHz
Max. frequency3.4 GHz
GPUArm Mali-G720 MC8
NPU / AIMediaTek NPU 880
ModemMediaTek 5G modem (integrated)
MemoryLPDDR5X
Benchmarks
AnTuTu 2110236
Geekbench Single 1553
Geekbench Multi 6403
Overview and verdict

In 2026, MediaTek released the Dimensity 8500 — a solid mid-ranger chipset built on a 4nm process. MobileRank rating: 42/100. The chip uses a 1x Cortex-A725 @ 3.40 GHz + 3x Cortex-A725 @ 3.20 GHz + 4x Cortex-A725 @ 2.20 GHz core configuration. AnTuTu result: 2,110,236 points (score 42/100). AI tasks are handled by the MediaTek NPU 880.

Pros
  • Power-efficient 4nm process
  • MediaTek NPU 880 AI accelerator
  • Built-in MediaTek 5G modem (integrated) modem
Cons
  • Weak single-core performance
Frequently asked questions
Who makes the Dimensity 8500?

The Dimensity 8500 is a chipset from MediaTek, released in 2026. Process node: 4nm.

What is the Dimensity 8500's rating?

MobileRank rating: 42/100. AnTuTu — 42/100, CPU single — 18/100, multi — 41/100.

What GPU does the Dimensity 8500 have?

The Dimensity 8500 features the Arm Mali-G720 MC8 graphics accelerator.

How many points does the Dimensity 8500 score in AnTuTu?

The Dimensity 8500 scores 2,110,236 points in the AnTuTu v10 benchmark.

MobileRank rating
Processor profile
Category scores
CPU Single-core 18
CPU Multi-core 41
AnTuTu Overall 42
Power efficiency 75
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