MediaTek has officially launched its latest flagship smartphone processor, the Dimensity 9400 SoC, setting a new standard in mobile chip technology. Announced in October, the Dimensity 9400 boasts significant improvements in performance, efficiency, and AI capabilities, challenging competitors like Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Apple’s A18 series.
MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Specifications
The Dimensity 9400 is built using TSMC’s second-generation 3nm fabrication process, featuring Arm’s v9.2 CPU architecture, a dedicated GPU, and an eighth-generation NPU (Neural Processing Unit). Key specifications include:
- CPU Architecture:
- 1x Cortex-X925 core (3.62GHz)
- 3x Cortex-X4 cores
- 4x Cortex-A720 cores
- GPU: 12-core Arm Immortalis-G925
- NPU: Eighth-generation AI architecture for advanced on-device tasks
Performance Upgrades
Compared to its predecessor, the Dimensity 9300, MediaTek claims the following improvements:
- 35% faster single-core performance and 28% faster multi-core performance
- 40% increase in power efficiency
- 80% faster large language model (LLM) prompt performance, while maintaining 35% power savings
The Dimensity 9400 also brings enhanced ray tracing capabilities, with the Immortalis-G925 GPU delivering 40% faster raytracing performance and 44% better power efficiency than before. The HyperEngine technology ensures smoother gaming experiences with 41% peak performance improvement over the previous generation.
AI and Imaging Capabilities
The Dimensity 9400 shines in AI and imaging with on-device LoRA training, Agentic AI support, and on-device video generation. It integrates Imagiq 1090, offering upgrades in HDR video recording, improved moving object capture, and reduced power usage when recording 4K60 fps videos.
Competing Against the Best
With these advancements, the Dimensity 9400 directly competes with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Apple’s A18 chipsets, pushing the boundaries of mobile processing with industry-leading architecture and AI enhancements.
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