MediaTek has officially announced the Dimensity 8400, a revolutionary chip poised to redefine the premium smartphone experience. This system-on-chip (SoC) introduces an All Big Core design to the premium market for the first time, promising unparalleled performance and efficiency.
Building on the legacy of its flagship counterpart, the Dimensity 9400, the Dimensity 8400 is equipped to deliver the most powerful generative AI (Gen-AI) performance in its class.
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All Big Core Design Meets Advanced AI
The Dimensity 8400 combines an eight-core Arm® Cortex®-A725 processor running at up to 3.25 GHz with a powerful neural processing unit (NPU) to elevate Gen-AI tasks. This All Big Core CPU design boosts multi-core performance by an impressive 41% compared to its predecessor, the Dimensity 8300. Despite this significant performance leap, the chip achieves a 44% reduction in peak power consumption, showcasing MediaTek’s commitment to balancing power and efficiency.
MediaTek’s new Dimensity Agentic AI Engine (DAE) enhances the chip’s AI capabilities by transforming traditional AI functionalities into advanced agentic AI applications. This breakthrough enables the creation of software that anticipates user needs and adapts intelligently to preferences.
Gaming at Its Finest
For gaming enthusiasts, the Dimensity 8400 sets a new benchmark. The integrated Arm Mali®-G720 GPU delivers 24% higher peak performance and 42% better power efficiency compared to the previous generation. The GPU pairs seamlessly with MediaTek Frame Rate Converter (MFRC) technology for smoother gameplay and MediaTek Adaptive Gaming Technology (MAGT) 3.0 for real-time optimization of game and app performance. Together, these features ensure an immersive and responsive gaming experience.
Expanding AI Applications
Equipped with the advanced MediaTek NPU 880, the Dimensity 8400 supports a wide range of large language models (LLMs), speech language models (SLMs), and large multimodal models (LMMs) globally. This allows users to enjoy cutting-edge Gen-AI applications, including translation, text rewriting, contextual replies, AI recording, and media generation. Developers can also leverage the DAE’s capabilities to create innovative applications that adapt to evolving user needs.
Captivating Imaging and Video Performance
Photography and videography receive a significant upgrade with the built-in MediaTek Imagiq 1080 ISP. Leveraging Quad Pixel Detection (QPD) remosaic technology, the ISP captures more light for faster and more accurate focusing, producing stunning high-resolution images. Additionally, the Dimensity 8400 supports HDR video recording across the entire zoom range, enabling users to create professional-grade videos.
Connectivity and Display Innovations
The Dimensity 8400 integrates a 5G-A modem that supports up to 3CC Carrier Aggregation (CA) and download speeds of up to 5.17 Gbps. MediaTek’s Network Observation System (NOS) ensures seamless 5G/Wi-Fi switching, optimizing connectivity and power efficiency. For display enthusiasts, the chip supports WQHD+ resolutions with refresh rates up to 144 Hz, as well as dual-screen setups for versatile use cases.
The first smartphones powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 are expected to hit the market by the end of 2024, marking the dawn of a new era for premium mobile devices. To learn more about MediaTek’s Dimensity portfolio, visit MediaTek’s website.
