➀ MediaTek introduces its new flagship phone processor, Dimensity 9400, using Arm's Cortex-X925 CPU; ➁ The processor offers a 35% boost in single-core performance and a 28% improvement in multi-core performance; ➂ The Dimensity 9400 includes a new generation of the company's own neural processor and an 'agentic AI engine'.

➀ MediaTek unveiled the Dimensity 9400 processor at an event on October 9, 2024, marking a significant breakthrough in 5G and AI processing. The Dimensity 9400 is the company's second-generation all-large core design, featuring an Arm v9.2 CPU architecture, advanced GPU and NPU, and is manufactured using TSMC's second-generation 3nm process. It boasts 29.1 billion transistors, a 28% increase from the previous Dimensity 9300, making it the first 3nm chip for the Android system. The Dimensity 9400 features a second-generation all-large core CPU with 8 cores, including a high-frequency Arm Cortex-X925 ultra-large core and several other large and efficiency cores. It is the first to support global high-speed 10.7 Gbps LPDDR5X memory, significantly improving performance and efficiency. ➁ In tests, the Dimensity 9400 showed strong performance, with single-core Geekbench scores of 3040 and multi-core scores of 9600, a 35% and 28% increase respectively. Antutu scores reached nearly 2.85 million, and even exceeded 3 million in laboratory conditions. Compared to the previous Dimensity 9300, the Dimensity 9400 reduces power consumption by 40% and can save up to 32% in daily scenarios, offering better performance and battery life for smartphones. ➂ The first smartphones to use the Dimensity 9400 chip are expected to be released in the fourth quarter of 2024. Vivo and OPPO have announced that they will launch smartphones with the Dimensity 9400 chip. The first to be released is the Vivo X200 series on October 14th.

➀ MediaTek is expected to launch the Dimensity 9400, its new flagship SoC, next week; ➁ The chip is rumored to have a 1+3+4 cluster configuration with an Arm Cortex-X925 core; ➂ It is also expected to feature an Arm Immortalis-G925 GPU with 12 cores.

➀ Huawei and Mediatek are poised to engage in a patent infringement lawsuit over mobile cellular network technologies including 4G and 5G. Huawei, the global leader in communication technology, holds a significant number of core patents in wireless mobile communications with a 20% global share of 5G patents, ranking first. Mediatek is a well-known chip supplier. The dispute originated from a failed licensing agreement, where Huawei aimed to change the traditional 'charging terminal manufacturers' model and start charging component suppliers like Mediatek for patent licensing fees. If successful, this strategy could reshape the technology industry's licensing landscape. The lawsuit has significant implications not only for the commercial interests of the two giants but also for the development of the entire technology industry chain. Huawei's litigation strategy reflects its deep insight and strategic layout for future industry development. The outcome of this patent war between Huawei and Mediatek will determine how it affects the industry landscape and whether it can truly change the licensing model as Huawei wishes.

➀ The Dimensity 9400 becomes the first SoC to surpass 3 million points in AnTuTu benchmarks; ➁ It achieves a score of 3,007,853 on the Vivo X200 Pro, making it 47 percent faster than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; ➂ The GPU score sees a significant boost, with the SoC featuring ARM's newest Immortalis-G925 MP12 GPU; ➃ MediaTek's new chip is expected to be mass produced on TSMC's second-generation 3nm process, enhancing its efficiency.

➀ Google has unveiled its AlphaChip AI-assisted chip design technology, which promises to speed up chip layout design and make it more optimal. ➁ The technology has been used to design Google's TPUs and has been adopted by MediaTek. ➂ AlphaChip uses reinforcement learning to optimize chip layouts, potentially revolutionizing the chip design process.

➀ Several companies, including Intel, MediaTek, and STMicroelectronics, project a modest 1% revenue growth for Q3 2024. ➁ The semiconductor market saw an 18% increase in the first half of 2024, driving robust growth for the full year. ➂ Forecasts for 2024 range from 14.4% to 20.7%, with a deceleration expected in 2025, ranging from 11.0% to 15.6%.

➀ Nvidia partners with MediaTek to integrate G-Sync technology into MediaTek's scaler chips, potentially reducing costs. ➁ G-Sync synchronizes monitor refresh rates with graphics card frame rates to eliminate tearing artifacts. ➂ The first monitors featuring the new G-Sync-infused MediaTek scaler will include models from Acer, AOC, and Asus.

➀ MediaTek is set to distribute employee bonuses totaling nearly 13 billion TWD, with an estimated 1.2 million employees eligible, averaging 1.05 million TWD per person. ➁ The bonuses are expected to be issued in late August, marking a 70% increase from the previous year and the highest in two years. ➂ The actual amount received by each employee varies based on performance and other factors, with the total bonus amount linked to the company's pre-tax profits.

➀ NVIDIA and MediaTek are rumored to be co-developing an Arm-based AI processor for the first half of 2025. ➁ The new chip will compete against AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm's AI processors. ➂ The processor is expected to be manufactured using TSMC's 3nm process node.

1. Samsung has validated its LPDDR5X-10700 memory with MediaTek's upcoming Dimensity 9400 SoC, achieving a speed of 10.7 GT/s. 2. The 16 GB LPDDR5X package provides a memory bandwidth of 85.6 GB/second, enhancing AI and graphics performance. 3. This collaboration aims to improve power efficiency by over 25% and enhance on-device AI capabilities.