MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300 SoC is making waves in the telecommunications industry with its unique configuration. Featuring four Cortex-X4 Prime CPU cores and four Cortex-A720 Performance CPU cores, this octa-core chipset stands out by not including any low-power Efficiency cores. Despite initial concerns about overheating, the component has been seamlessly integrated into the Vivo x100 Pro without any issues. In fact, reports from China indicate that the Dimensity 9300 application processor (AP) has already brought in a staggering $1 billion in revenue for MediaTek.
Looking ahead, MediaTek is set to unveil the Dimensity 9400 chipset later this year, promising another innovative design. This upcoming chipset is rumored to include one Cortex-X5 Prime CPU core, four Cortex-X4 Prime CPU cores, and four Cortex-A720 performance CPU cores. By once again omitting a low-power efficiency core, MediaTek’s chip designers are aiming to create a powerful chipset that could potentially surpass the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 AP slated for release later in 2024.
According to sources like China Times (via Wccftech), MediaTek has already secured its first contract for the Dimensity 9400 SoC with none other than Vivo. The successful performance of the Vivo x100 Pro powered by the Dimensity 9300 has convinced Vivo of the potential of MediaTek’s technology.
Rumors suggest that the Dimensity 9400 outperforms its predecessor by around 20%, although specifics on where this improvement lies remain unclear. One thing is certain: the Dimensity 9400 is expected to be priced competitively against its rival Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset, which could attract more interest towards MediaTek’s offerings.
While concerns about overheating and performance issues have surfaced during testing of the Dimensity 9400 AP, it’s worth noting that similar rumors surrounded the Dimensity 9300 before its successful launch. As we await further developments, it will be intriguing to see which phone manufacturers choose to incorporate the Dimensity 9400 into their upcoming smartphones. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting technological advancement!
