The MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Sub-Flagship Processor Surface With Benchmark Results
The Dimensity 8500, another sub-flagship grade processor from MediaTek, has been spotted in the Geekbench database. The benchmark results seem to show an extraordinary performance update to the mid-range smartphone segment, with scores that approach those of previous-generation flagship chips.
Scoring Parameters and Core Configuration
The Dimensity 8500 achieved 1,709 points in single-core and 6,532 in multi-core applications when tested on Geekbench 6. The processor has an eight-core architecture.
- One main core running at 3.4 GHz
- Three performance cores running at 3.2 GHz
- Four efficiency cores running at 2.2 GHz
GPU and Device Outlook
For GPU duties, the chip will make use of the Mali-G720 MC8 GPU. Not the greatest solution but still it should be capable of running modern games and support high refresh rate displays.
According to early rumors, the first smartphones to carry the Dimensity 8500 will be the Honor Power 2 and the POCO X8 Pro. The launch of these handsets is expected in early 2026.
