When we talk about high-end processors for mobile devices, it is undeniable that Apple and Qualcomm are in their own league. Nevertheless, MediaTek wants to change the landscape. The Taiwanese manufacturer has presented the Dimensity 9200, a chip with cutting-edge features. On paper, he will be able to stand up to the greatest exponents of the sector.
Inside, the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 integrates the latest and highest performing core from Arm, the 3.05Ghz Cortex-X3. This, in addition, is based on the ARMv9 architecture. Additionally, the chip has 3 Arm Cortex-A715 cores at 2.85 GHz and four Cortex-A510 cores at 1.8 GHz. It is worth mentioning that the Dimensity 9200 will be produced under TSMC’s 4nm lithographic process.
In relation to graphic processing, we find an Arm Immortalis-G715 GPU. This component stands out mainly for offer support for Ray Tracing. Although ray tracing is a technology that we usually associate with high-end computers, lately it has gained ground in the world of mobile gaming. Of course, we can expect the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 to allow raise the bar in the graphic section of many video games.
Another important feature of the new MediaTek chip is that it includes the sixth generation of its AI processing unit (APU 690) that offers an improvement of up to 35% compared to its predecessor. The Imagiq 890 is also integrated, an image processing solution that allows you to play with depth of field and capture better photos, regardless of light conditions.
Finally, the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 is the first chip to offer support for Wi-Fi 7 with transfer rates of up to 6.5 GBps. The Taiwanese manufacturer wants to shield its technology in the future and therefore integrates this feature, as well as LPDDR5X memory at 8533 Mbps.
Although many users do not consider MediaTek as a major contender in the high-end, the launch of their new chip puts them in a favorable position. Not only does it have the hardware features to handle demanding tasks, but it also does so without consuming too much power. The company made use of artificial intelligence to develop its eXtreme Power Saving technology, which ensures reduce energy consumption by up to 30%.
In an era where all manufacturers are turning to AI, MediaTek has not been far behind. The Dimension 9200 will use algorithms for capturing videos or images that offer better results without impacting the autonomy of the mobile. In practical terms, you won’t have to worry if the video is blurry or you’re in an area with low (or high) lighting, since the APU and ISP will work together.
MediaTek confirmed thate the first smartphones with Dimensity 9200 chip will be available before the end of 2022.