MediaTek has introduced the Dimensity 8400, a new smartphone chip designed to offer improved performance, particularly in generative AI tasks.
This chip features an All-Big Core CPU for the first time in the premium smartphone segment, combining it with a powerful NPU to enhance AI capabilities.
The Dimensity 8400 also includes the Dimensity Agentic AI Engine (DAE), which aims to upgrade traditional AI applications into more advanced, adaptive ones.
The chip uses an eight-core Arm Cortex-A725 processor, with a peak clock speed of 3.25GHz, providing a 41% increase in multi-core performance compared to its predecessor, the Dimensity 8300.
Additionally, it offers a 44% reduction in peak power consumption, making it more energy-efficient.
For gaming, the Dimensity 8400 features the Arm Mali-G720 GPU, which boosts performance by 24% and improves power efficiency by 42%.
It supports MediaTek’s Adaptive Gaming Technology (MAGT) 3.0 and Frame Rate Converter (MFRC) for smoother gameplay and better real-time performance optimization.
The Dimensity 8400 also includes MediaTek’s NPU 880, enabling support for mainstream large language models (LLMs) and generative AI applications such as translation, media creation, and AI-driven interactions.
The DAE in the chip helps developers create more sophisticated AI applications that adapt to user preferences.
Other notable features include MediaTek’s Imagiq 1080 ISP for improved camera performance, supporting HDR recording across zoom ranges, and a 5G-A modem capable of up to 5.17Gbps speeds with 3CC-CA support.
It also has a Network Observation System (NOS) for optimized 5G and Wi-Fi switching, as well as support for WQHD+ displays at up to 144Hz and dual-screen setups.
Smartphones featuring the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 are expected to launch by the end of 2024.
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