Released in 2024, Dimensity 9400 is a flagship processor that trades blows with the best SoCs in the industry. Its performance is almost on par with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and leaves no stone unturned in the GPU department as well. To see exactly how the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 performs, here is our full review of the Dimensity 9400 benchmarks. We have covered its AnTuTu score, Geekbench results, GPU performance, gaming and specs, along with how it stacks up in the Dimensity 9400 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite comparison.
MediaTek Dimensity 9400 AnTuTu Score
| AnTuTu Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| Dimensity 9400 AnTuTu Score | 2,394,594 |
| CPU | 562,120 |
| GPU | 1,114,640 |
| Memory | 349,385 |
| UX | 368,449 |
On AnTuTu, the Dimensity 9400 delivers an impressive score of 2,394,594 points. While it's not as fast as the competition, the Snapdragon 8 Elite, it's pretty close. The processor performs well across the board but falls a little short in Memory. Besides, it also gets an excellent 1,114,640 in GPU, which is almost on par with the 8 Elite.
The Cortex-X925 cores are doing the heavy lifting here, scoring 562,120 points in AnTuTu. The 9400 did heat up a bit during benchmarks, hitting over 43°C, which does lead to thermal throttling, affecting the end score. We will get to thermal throttling in a bit. But overall, the Dimensity 9400 is definitely worthy of the flagship chipset name.
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MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Geekbench Score
| Geekbench 6 CPU | MediaTek Dimensity 9400 |
|---|---|
| Single-core | 2,195 |
| Multi-core | 6,979 |
Despite the processor scoring well in the CPU department in AnTuTu, Geekbench results reveal that the Dimensity 9400 struggles to cross 7,000 points in multi-core and scores 6,979. That's quite a bit of a dip considering the SoC did well in the other benchmark.
While 2,195 and 6,979 in single and multi-core are great scores still, the root cause as to why Dimensity 9400 doesn't perform as well as the 8 Elite is due to the Arm CPU's inability to sustain performance for a longer period. It offers short bursts of quick performance but loses steam pretty fast.
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MediaTek Dimensity 9400 CPU Throttling Test
| CPU Throttling Test | MediaTek Dimensity 9400 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Score | 439,083 GIPS |
| Average Score | 312,627 GIPS |
| Minimum Score | 263,449 GIPS |
| Throttling Percentage (Higher is better) | 62% |
The CPU throttling test gives us a clearer picture of what's happening with the Dimensity 9400. Under sustained workload, the Dimensity 9400 on the Vivo X200 drops its performance quite fast and starts to throttle to counter excessive heat, almost instantly. This suggests that while the CPU on the 9400 is powerful, the poor thermal management of the device causes it to throttle.
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MediaTek Dimensity 9400 3DMark Score
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test | MediaTek Dimensity 9400 |
|---|---|
| Best Loop Score | 6,026 |
| Lowest Loop Score | 3,188 |
| Stability | 52.9% |
We ran the 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress test to evaluate the Dimensity 9400 GPU performance, and its Arm Mali-G925 Immortalis MP12 GPU performs exceptionally well. Even after multiple loops, it maintains a good score and a solid stability of 52.9%.
| 3DMark Solar Bay | MediaTek Dimensity 9400 |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 11,003 |
| Average FPS | 41.84 FPS |
For those unaware, the 3DMark Solar Bay test evaluates the ray-tracing performance of an SoC. The Dimensity 9400 scores a respectable 11,003 points, averaging around 41.84 fps, which is a flagship-level gaming experience. In 3DMark Steel Nomad, too, the Dimensity 9400 scores a respectable 15.97 fps.
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | MediaTek Dimensity 9400 |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 2,156 |
| Average FPS | 15.97 |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Gaming Performance
Let's see how the Dimensity 9400 gaming performance holds up in actual titles. In BGMI and PUBG Mobile at Ultra HDR and Ultra graphics, the Immortalis-G925 GPU delivers 60 FPS and it remains consistent. You can change it to the Smooth and Extreme preset and the chip offers 90 FPS.
In Call of Duty Mobile, the Dimensity 9400 does even better. At Max graphics with the 120 FPS target, the chipset consistently offers above 117 FPS and occasionally dips to 112 fps. Genshin Impact runs at 60 FPS on max settings. And in a 30-minute run, the Dimensity 9400 used just 4.4W at 43°C, which is good for this heavy game.
The only title that stresses the chip is Wuthering Waves. At max settings, it offers 60 FPS for long stretches, but stutters under sustained load. I would say the Immortalis-G925 GPU is a capable gaming performer and you should pick the best gaming phones that has a proper cooling solution.
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MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Speedometer 3.0 Score
Speedometer score gives us an idea about how the processor performs in web browsing tasks. In the Speedometer 3.0 test, the Dimensity 9400 scores 20.2 points, which translates to a smooth browsing experience. Therefore, you won't notice any drawbacks in the responsiveness and fluidity.
MediaTek Dimensity 9400 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite
The Dimensity 9400 competes with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite in the premium segment. We compared both the chipsets and found that Qualcomm takes the CPU crown while MediaTek fights back hard on graphics.
In AnTuTu, the Snapdragon 8 Elite scored 2,759,190 against the Dimensity 9400's 2,394,594. There is a 15% overall gap, however, most of that comes down to the Vivo X200's weaker memory rather than the chipset.
In Geekbench CPU, the Snapdragon 8 Elite's Oryon cores lead by 38% in single-core and 32% in multi-core and Qualcomm's chipset also does better under sustained load. However, in the GPU department, the Dimensity 9400 fights back.
The Dimensity 9400's Arm Immortalis-G925 actually outperforms the Adreno 830 GPU in the 3DMark Wild Life Extreme stress test with a better 52.9% stability. And in ray tracing (3DMark Solar Bay), the two chipsets are neck and neck at around 41-43 FPS.
Overall, the Snapdragon 8 Elite has a more powerful CPU, it runs cooler under sustained load and consumes less power, which is why it edges ahead overall. For a detailed breakdown, check out our dedicated Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Dimensity 9400 comparison.
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MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Specifications
| Specs | MediaTek Dimensity 9400 |
|---|---|
| Process Node | TSMC’s 3nm (N3E) |
| CPU | 8-core Arm Cortex CPU |
| CPU Cores | 1x 3.63 GHz (Cortex-X925), 3x 3.30 GHz (Cortex-X4), 4x 2.40 GHz (Cortex-A720) |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G925 Immortalis MP12 GPU |
| Storage and Memory | UFS 4.0, LPDDR5X at 5.3GHz |
| NPU | MediaTek NPU 890, Support for Multimodal and MoE LLMs, Agentic AI, LoRA training |
| ISP | Imagiq 1090 ISP, Up to 320MP photo capture, 8K HDR video at 60 FPS |
| Modem | MediaTek Release-17 5G Modem, Up to 7 Gbps on sub-6GHz 5G networks with 4CC-CA support |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 |
Verdict
The Dimensity 9400 is an excellent performer that should have no trouble handling anything you throw at it. Arm's powerful Cortex-X925 cores, combined with the impressive Immortalis GPU, strike a chord, performing on par with or sometimes slightly better than the competition.
However, while the cores are capable of reaching great peak numbers, the lacklustre thermal performance means the Dimensity 9400 cannot always perform at its best. Therefore, if you're after incredibly great sustained performance, you may face a few hiccups.
All in all, the Dimensity 9400-powered phones are a great buy for gamers and power users, but make sure the phone has an equipped cooling solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MediaTek Dimensity 9400 better than the Snapdragon 8 Elite?
Not quite. In our Dimensity 9400 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite comparison, the Snapdragon 8 Elite leads on raw CPU and sustained output, while the Dimensity 9400 offers competitive performance on GPU and runs cooler.
What is the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 AnTuTu score?
Running on the Vivo X200, the Dimensity 9400 scored 2,394,594 points on AnTuTu V10.
Is Dimensity 9400 good for gaming?
Yes. It handles BGMI, PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty Mobile at their top frame-rate settings and offers a near-locked 60 FPS gameplay in Genshin Impact.
Which phones use the MediaTek Dimensity 9400?
The Dimensity 9400 debuted in the Vivo X200 series and the Oppo Find X8 Pro. You can find the full list on our Dimensity 9400 phones page.
