MediaTek Unveils Dimensity 9600 Pro with 2nm Chip for Enhanced AI Performance and Gaming
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MediaTek's Dimensity 9600 Pro Focuses on Gaming, AI Performance for High-End Phones - CNET
Mike Sorrentino is a Senior Editor for Mobile, covering phones, texting apps and smartwatches -- obsessing about how we can make the most of them.... Read full bio MediaTek on Tuesday unveiled its new Dimensity 9600 Pro and 9600M phone processors, both of which highlight support for advanced
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MediaTek 9600 Pro Chip Brings More Powerful AI, Gaming Upgrades to Phones
MediaTek is back with its next top-end processor, expected to appear in flagship phones from various Android makers as a rival to Qualcomm's upcoming flagship chipset and the newly announced Apple A20 Pro inside the iPhone 18 Pro series. Announced on Tuesday, the latest MediaTek flagship series
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MediaTek launches new mobile chip using TSMC's most advanced technology
TAIPEI, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Taiwan's MediaTek (2454.TW), opens new tab unveiled on Tuesday a new smartphone chip made using TSMC's (2330.TW), opens new tab most advanced manufacturing technology, as it targets the premium handset market with semiconductors capable of running more AI features
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MediaTek is using TSMC's cutting edge 2nm process for its latest chip - Engadget
You may not hear much about MediaTek these days, but it's still going strong. The Taiwanese chip manufacturer just announced that it's latest smartphone processor, the flagship Dimensity 9600 Pro, is its first to be built using TSMC's cutting-edge 2-nanometer N2P process -- which puts it ahead of
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MediaTek goes all-in on flagships with its first 2nm smartphone chip
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. First look: MediaTek has introduced its first smartphone processor made using TSMC's 2-nanometer manufacturing process, stepping up its efforts to win more business in the high-end phone market. The
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The Dimensity 9600 Pro is the flagship chipset Google wishes the Tensor G6 was
The first phones with the Dimensity 9600 Pro are expected to be unveiled next week. MediaTek is the world's most popular smartphone chipmaker, largely due to its presence in the mid-range and low-end segments. However, the firm's Dimensity 9000 chips have consistently delivered high-end horsepower
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MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chip takes on Samsung, beats Qualcomm to the 2nm finish line
MediaTek has announced the Dimensity 9600 Pro processor, based on 2nm architecture, ready to take on Samsung's groundbreaking Exynos 2600, and beat Qualcomm to the finish line. Made for agentic AI The Dimensity 9600 Pro is based on a 2+3+3 core architecture, with L2 and L3 cache, support for the
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MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro goes official with 2nm process and performance gains
MediaTek has unveiled its latest flagship chipset in the Dimensity 9600 Pro, a chip built on TSMC's latest 2nm process. The Dimensity 9600 Pro has a 2+3+3 All Big Core CPU design using Arm's new C2-Ultra cores at 4.55GHz, three C2-Pro cores at 4.35GHz, and three more C2-Pro cores at 3.1GHz.
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MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Debuts With 2nm Process and Arm C2 Cores
MediaTek has announced the Dimensity 9600 Pro, a new flagship smartphone SoC and the company's first mobile processor manufactured on a 2nm process. The chip introduces Arm's C2 CPU architecture and adds support for LPDDR6 memory and UFS 5.0 storage. The Dimensity 9600 Pro features two Arm C2 Ultra
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MediaTek's New Chip Promises Faster AI and Better Gaming
MediaTek has officially unveiled its newest flagship phone chip, and it's already lined up to power some of the biggest Android phones coming out this year. That's good news if you're due for a new phone. MediaTek says the chip lets phones run noticeably faster while using significantly less
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MediaTek Dimensity 9600M Chipset Debuts With Enhanced AI Performance
* MediaTek Dimensity 9600M SoC supports Bluetooth 6.0 * MediaTek Dimensity 9600M SoC supports up to a 320-megapixel camera * MediaTek Dimensity 9600M SoC supports up to 8K/60 fps video MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset was recently introduced as the chipmaker's flagship mobile platform. The
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MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro launched: First 2nm chip brings LPDDR6, UFS 5.0 and dual NPU
MediaTek has unveiled its Dimensity 9600 Pro processor, utilizing TSMC's cutting-edge 2nm technology. This processor boasts a high-performance CPU layout, compatibility with LPDDR6 RAM, and UFS 5.0 storage. Featuring a 12-core Mali G2 Ultra NX GPU with next-gen ray tracing capabilities, it
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MediaTek's Dimensity 9600M And Dimensity 9600 Pro Go Official; New "2 + 3 + 3" CPU Cluster With LPDDR6 RAM Support, Capable Of Handling 30B Local AI Models & More
Apple's A20 Pro isn't going to be the only SoC treated to TSMC's 2nm process because MediaTek didn't take long to announce its latest and greatest silicon offerings, the Dimensity 9600M and Dimensity 9600 Pro. As expected, the Taiwanese firm has adopted a similar approach to Qualcomm's, bringing a
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Oppo Find X10 Pro Max Among First Phones to Launch With 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro
* Oppo Find X10 Pro Max will launch in three colour options * The phone will feature three 200-megapixel rear cameras * The Find X10 Pro Max will pack a battery of up to 8,000mAh Oppo has confirmed that the upcoming Find X10 Pro Max will be among the first smartphones to feature MediaTek's
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OPPO Find X10 Pro Max with MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro 2nm SoC to launch globally
OPPO has confirmed that its upcoming flagship, the Find X10 Pro Max, will launch in international markets powered by MediaTek's newly announced Dimensity 9600 Pro processor. The device will be among the first commercial smartphones to incorporate the new system-on-chip (SoC). Architecture and
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MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Built on a 2nm Process Debuts: See Features
MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro delivers enhanced ray tracing performance MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset was launched globally on Tuesday as the chipmaker's most advanced and capable mobile platform. The new MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro SoC is fabricated on a 2nm process, competing with Apple's
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MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro with 2nm process, 4.55GHz Dual Ultra Cores and Dimensity 9600M announced
MediaTek has officially announced the Dimensity 9600 Pro, a flagship mobile system-on-chip (SoC) manufactured on a 2nm process node as the successor to Dimensity 9500. Alongside the flagship silicon, the company introduced the Dimensity 9600M, a secondary tier intended to broaden access to its
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What the Dimensity 9600 Pro Means for Next-Generation Flagship Smartphones
For the next wave of premium smartphones, the Dimensity 9600 Pro sets a clear direction: high CPU speed, stronger graphics, local AI, faster memory, and advanced cameras must work as one system. That makes the chip more than a routine processor upgrade; it marks a broader change in what a top-end
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MediaTek Announces Launch of Dimensity 9600 Pro and Dimensity 9600M Chipsets
MediaTek announced the launch of the Dimensity 9600 Pro. This flagship SoC achieved a significant technological milestone, adopting the new 2nm process node; as the first company to announce reaching this threshold, MediaTek is showcasing its leadership in innovation with the Dimensity 9600 Pro.
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MediaTek launched its Dimensity 9600 Pro, the first smartphone chip built using TSMC's cutting-edge 2nm process. The flagship processor delivers 51% improved AI performance with dedicated neural processing unit, 185fps gaming, and 17% faster single-core speeds. MediaTek aims to capture more premium smartphone market share against Qualcomm.
MediaTek Launches First 2nm Smartphone Chip
MediaTek unveiled its Dimensity 9600 Pro on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone as the company's first smartphone processor built using TSMC's advanced 2nm process
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. The Taiwanese chip manufacturer also introduced the Dimensity 9600M, a step-down processor manufactured using TSMC's 3nm manufacturing process aimed at a broader segment of flagship phones5
. This strategic move positions MediaTek ahead of its primary competitor in the premium smartphone market, as Qualcomm is expected to adopt TSMC's 2nm process starting with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 arriving next week4
.Enhanced AI Performance Through Advanced Architecture
The Dimensity 9600 Pro features a dual neural processing unit architecture that combines GPU and AI computing, delivering substantial improvements in on-device generative AI capabilities
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. MediaTek claims the chip reduces power consumption by 40% for always-on AI features while the new NPU 1090 technology delivers 51% higher large language model prefill performance alongside 55% higher token generation per watt2
. The dedicated neural processing unit can handle more complex generative AI applications directly on the phone itself, improving prompt processing by 51% compared with the previous generation before an AI model begins producing a response3
. The chip also incorporates an Agentic AI Engine to power on-device AI tasks without requiring internet connectivity4
.Gaming and Processing Power Upgrades
MediaTek's Dimensity 9600 Pro brings significant improvements in advanced gaming performance, supporting console-quality gaming at 185 frames per second
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. The G2-Ultra NX GPU delivers 27% better performance, 24% lower power consumption, and 18% faster raytracing compared to previous generations2
. The processor features a 2+3+3 All Big Core CPU design that boosts single-core speeds by 17% and multi-core performance by 15% while achieving a 61% reduction in multi-core power consumption4
. Camera capabilities also receive an upgrade, enabling manufacturers to offer 4K video at 240 frames per second for high-quality ultra-slow motion capture, with support for up to 4K 120fps video recording2
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.Strategic Push to Compete with Qualcomm
MediaTek's launch represents a broader effort to gain ground on Qualcomm in premium smartphone market, where higher-priced devices and AI features offer chipmakers better profit margins
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. MediaTek's market value surpassed that of Qualcomm earlier this year, and the company is now positioned as the number one manufacturer of mobile chipsets3
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. JC Hsu, corporate senior vice president at MediaTek, stated that "as the overall market moves to higher prices, I believe there is still room for us to increase our share of the flagship segment"3
. The company is working with handset makers to limit the effect of higher component costs on consumers as the AI boom strains supply chains3
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Expected Device Launches and Market Impact
Phones running on MediaTek's Dimensity 9600 Pro and 9600M are expected to debut later this year, with the first smartphones powered by the two chips launching soon
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. MediaTek has previously supplied chips to Chinese smartphone customers including Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo, and these manufacturers are likely to feature the new processors in upcoming flagship phones3
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. Smartphone brands using MediaTek chips also include Samsung, Motorola, and Realme4
. The timing positions MediaTek ahead of Qualcomm's expected announcement of its next high-end processor at the Snapdragon Summit on September 221
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.Expansion Beyond Smartphones
MediaTek is extending its AI strategy beyond mobile devices into data-center and custom-chip products as technology companies invest billions in AI infrastructure
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. The company's first AI accelerator designed for a major US cloud service provider is expected to enter mass production in the fourth quarter of this year3
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. MediaTek raised $3.9 billion last month through a convertible bond sale, with Nvidia investing $3.5 billion in the offering and Alphabet also participating as a long-term MediaTek partner in AI infrastructure3
. This diversification reflects the company's ambition to capitalize on the growing demand for AI computing across multiple sectors while strengthening its position in flagship phones where on-device AI processing has become increasingly important for manufacturers competing in the premium segment.References
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