The Dimensity 9400 will be MediaTek’s most advanced smartphone chipset to date and is said to be mass produced on TSMC’s second-generation 3nm process, which is the same one used for Apple’s M4. A cutting-edge node is not going to be the only attribute of the upcoming SoC because Samsung recently announced that it has completed validation of the world’s fastest LPDDR5X memory for MediaTek’s upcoming latest and greatest silicon. In addition to increased bandwidth, the Korean giant announced that we should witness greater power efficiency from this standard.
Samsung and MediaTek completed the verification process for the Dimensity 9400 within just three months
The 10.7Gbps bandwidth achieved by Samsung’s LPDDR5X is now the fastest operating speed of this memory class, surpassing SK hynix’s previous record of 9.6Gbps, which was achieved on the faster LPDDR5T standard. Samsung used its 16Gb package for the Dimensity 9400, with the press release stating that the SoC will launch in the second half of 2024. MediaTek’s Corporate Senior Vice President JC Hsu is thoroughly pleased with what Samsung has achieved and believes that this milestone will help future devices to have better AI functionality, along with other perks.
“Working together with Samsung Electronics has made it possible for MediaTek’s next-generation Dimensity chipset to become the world’s first to be validated at LPDDR5X operating speeds up to 10.7Gbps, enabling upcoming devices to deliver AI functionality and mobile performance at a level we’ve never seen before. This updated architecture will make it easier for developers and users to leverage more AI capabilities and take advantage of more features with less impact on battery life.”
Samsung claims that its LPDDR5X running at a bandwidth of 10.7Gbps has 25 percent improved power consumption and performance compared to the previous generation, which will not just enhance on-device AI capabilities but also boost battery life. While this is an impressive feat, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is rumored to surpass the Dimensity 9400 in this regard by gaining LPDDR6 memory support. However, this information is unconfirmed right now, so we will provide all updates on which chipset supports the latest standard, so stay tuned.
News Source: Samsung