The evolution of smartphone processors is a continuous race for innovation and MediaTek has certainly not held back. With the launch of the dimension 9300, the company challenge Qualcomm's dominance, promising superior performance thanks to cutting-edge technologies. Here are all the features of this high-end SoC and how it could influence the market to the detriment of the other giant known for Snapdragon SoCs.
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Architecture and performance
The beating heart of the Dimensity 9300 is a new architecture that moves away from traditional high-efficiency cores. This design consists of 4 Cortex A720 cores and 4 Cortex X4 cores, a combination that elevates multicore performance and optimizes power consumption. With this review, MediaTek promises a 40% increase in multicore performance and one reduction in consumption by 33%.
Artificial Intelligence and GPU
Artificial intelligence takes center stage in the Dimensity 9300 with theAI Processing Unit APU 790. This unit doubles the performance of its predecessor, handling integer and floating point operations with one 45 energy saving%. The 790 APU is capable of up to 8x faster processing, supporting LLM models with up to 33 billion parameters.
The Immortalis-G720 GPU represents a quantum leap in graphics performance, with a 46% increase compared to its predecessor Dimensity 9200. Energy savings are notable, reaching a 40% less consumption when compared to the equivalent performance of the previous model. Furthermore, the ability to handle raytracing in real time opens up new horizons for the visual experience on smartphones.
Photography and connectivity
The Dimensity 9300's AI-ISP photo processor is designed to handle HDR consistently and support 4K resolutions at 60fps. With the introduction of the format Ultra HDR of Android 14, the processor is ready to make the most of the capabilities of the new sensors. Connectivity is no exception, with the Wi-Fi 7 up to 6,5 Gbps and significant improvements in tethering speeds thanks to MediaTek's Multi-Link Hotspot technology.
When will MediaTek Dimensity 9300 be released
The Dimensity 9300 could become a constant presence in the top of the range of the future, especially with Qualcomm's upcoming evolutions. The 2024 promises to be a key year for MediaTek, which could finally challenge its competitor's dominance and gain a greater share of the high-end smartphone market. Of course, it has to challenge Snapdragon 8 Gen3.
