MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400 promises makes a play for next-gen flagship phones Chris Mendez | usagoldmines.com

MediaTek’s new Dimensity 9400 processor guarantees as much as a 35 % increase in single-core CPU efficiency, as much as 28 % sooner multi-core efficiency, and as much as a 41 increase in peak graphics efficiency when put next with the previous-gen Dimensity 9300. It’s additionally mentioned to carry reminiscence and AI enhancements.

On the similar time, MediaTek is promising that its new chip is as much as 40% extra energy-efficient, which signifies that gadgets powered by the brand new chip ought to carry massive efficiency good points whereas additionally providing longer battery life. No marvel there are rumors that Samsung has selected the new processor for its upcoming Galaxy S25 sequence smartphone lineup.

Right here’s a run-down of some key options for the Dimensity 9400:

CPU

1 x ARM Cortex-X925 core @ 3.63 GHz
3 x Cortex-X4 cores
4 x Cortex-A720 cores
12MB L3 cache
10MB SLC

Graphics

Immortalis-G925 MC12
8K/60fps 10-bit video decode (HEVC/AVC/VP9/AV1)
8K/60fps 8-bit video encode (HEVC)
Imagiq 1090 VPU

NPU

MediaTek says the brand new neural processing unit is as much as 80% sooner when working with massive language fashions for generative AI options.

The chip helps LPDDR5X reminiscence, UFS 4 storage, and WQHD+ shows with refresh charges as excessive as 180 Hz. There’s additionally assist for gadgets with as much as three screens.

Different options embody native assist for WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, sub-6 GHz 5G networks, and effectivity enhancements related to WiFi and Bluetooth efficiency.

The primary telephones with the brand new processor are set to start transport earlier than the top of 2024.

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