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MediaTek debuts 2nm chip ahead of Qualcomm, leveraging TSMC's advanced process

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MediaTek has announced its new Dimensity 9600 Pro processor, which will be the first to utilize TSMC's advanced 2nm N2P manufacturing process. This move positions MediaTek ahead of its primary competitor, Qualcomm, which is expected to adopt the same process for its upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. The Dimensity 9600 Pro boasts an improved CPU design for enhanced speed and power efficiency, a dual-NPU architecture for on-device AI capabilities, and superior gaming performance with faster raytracing and lower power consumption. AI

IMPACT This adoption of advanced 2nm process technology by MediaTek and TSMC could lead to more powerful and energy-efficient AI capabilities on mobile devices.

RANK_REASON A major chip manufacturer is adopting a new, cutting-edge manufacturing process ahead of competitors, signaling industry-wide technological advancement. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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MediaTek debuts 2nm chip ahead of Qualcomm, leveraging TSMC's advanced process

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Steve Dent) ·

    MediaTek is using TSMC's cutting edge 2nm process for its latest chip

    You may not hear much about MediaTek these days, but it's still going strong.

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