MediaTek has launched a new flagship-level processor to compete with both Apple’s A18 and Snapdragon 8 gen 4 Socs, The all-new MediaTek Dimensity 9400. Based on 3NM TSMC 2nd-generation architecture and is 28% faster compared to Dimensity 9300. Dive into this new processor briefly in this detailed article below:
Mediatek Dimensity 9400 Soc Specs:
The Dimensity 9400 is MediaTek’s second-generation All Big Core design. It combines a potent Arm Cortex-X925 core operating above 3.62GHz with three Cortex-X4 cores and four Cortex-A720 cores. The configuration allows adding 35% more performance increase on single-core and 28% on multi-core over the Dimensity 9300. TSMC’s second-gen 3nm process builds the Dimensity 9400, making it up to 40% more power efficient than other similar mobile processors, thereby providing significantly lengthier battery life.
One of its unique strengths is support for an 8th Generation NPU. The Dimensity 9400 introduces several industry firsts in generative AI performance. This is the first mobile chipset supporting on-device LoRA training and high-quality on-device video generation. MediaTek’s new Dimensity Agentic AI Engine (DAE) makes traditional AI applications smart, sophisticated agentic AI applications through up to 80% faster large language model (LLM) prompt performance and is up to 35% more power-efficient.
Gaming, Camera and Connectivity Features:
The Mediatek Dimensity 9400 promises immersion in gaming, with a 12-core Arm Immortalis-G925 GPU promising performance that is up to 40 percent better than its predecessor on Ray tracing. Another feature is support for opacity micromaps (OMM) and promising a boost of up to 41 percent in peak performance while saving up to 44 percent of power consumption. Some other features of the technology co-developed with Arm are super resolution and astonishing picture quality through HyperEngine technology.
The Dimensity 9400 supports MediaTek Imagiq 1090, which ensures HDR video recording at every zoom level. Smooth Zoom technology from the chipset will help in easy capture of moving subjects and reduces the power by up to 14% while taking 4K60 video capture. It supports a maximum camera sensor of 320MP and 8K60 video capture.
The chipset comes with the upgrade to a 3GPP Release-17 5G modem with 4CC-CA to achieve sub-6GHz speeds of up to 7Gbps, and a new 4nm Wi-Fi/Bluetooth combo chip that can reach data rates of up to 7.3Gbps, Wi-Fi 7 tri-band MLO, and MediaTek Xtra RangeTM 3.0 to extend Wi-Fi coverage by up to 30 meters. The chipset supports 5G/4G Dual SIM Dual Active and tri-fold smartphones, where innovative form factors can be realized by manufacturers.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU Design | All Big Core design with 1x Cortex-X925 (3.62GHz), 3x Cortex-X4, 4x Cortex-A720 |
| Process Technology | TSMC 2nd-generation 3nm process |
| Single-Core Performance | 35% faster compared to Dimensity 9300 |
| Multi-Core Performance | 28% faster compared to Dimensity 9300 |
| Power Efficiency | 40% more efficient than Dimensity 9300 |
| AI Capabilities | 8th Generation NPU, supports on-device LoRA training and video generation |
| AI Engine | Dimensity Agentic AI Engine (DAE), 80% faster LLM prompt performance |
| GPU | 12-core Arm Immortalis-G925, 40% faster ray tracing |
| Gaming Enhancements | HyperEngine technology, opacity micromaps, 41% peak boost, 44% power savings |
| Camera Sensor Support | Up to 320MP, supports HDR and 8K60 video capture |
| Video Features | Smooth Zoom technology, 4K60 video power savings of up to 14% |
| 5G Modem | 3GPP Release-17, up to 7Gbps sub-6GHz speed |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Combo | 4nm chip with 7.3Gbps data rate, Wi-Fi 7 tri-band MLO support |
| Connectivity Enhancements | MediaTek Xtra RangeTM 3.0, 30-meter extended Wi-Fi coverage |
| Dual SIM Support | 5G/4G Dual SIM Dual Active |
| Launch Date | Q4 2024 |
| First Devices | Vivo X200, X200 Pro, X200 Pro Mini (launching Oct. 14, 2024), Find X8 series (launching Oct. 24, 2024) |
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These are the Antutu benchmark and Geekbench scores of the newly launched Dimensity 9400 processor by MediaTek. The processor is capable of competing with the upcoming Snapdragon 8 gen 4 as well as Apple’s A18 series processors.
This Soc scores over 2.8M+ score on the Antutu benchmark and gets 1500+ points on single-core scores on Geekbench and 6000+ scores on multi-core performance as well.
Upcoming Devices:
The first devices with the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 will start appearing in Q4 2024. The Vivo X200, X200 Pro, and X200 Pro Mini will be the first: China premiere, on Oct. 14. Others that will include the D9400 chip are the Find X8 series, which debuts in China on Oct. 24.
FAQ’s
What are the key performance improvements of the Dimensity 9400 over its predecessor?
The Dimensity 9400 offers 35% faster single-core and 28% faster multi-core performance compared to the Dimensity 9300.What AI capabilities does the Dimensity 9400 support?
The Dimensity 9400 features an 8th Generation NPU with support for on-device LoRA training and video generation, along with an AI Engine for faster LLM prompt performance.What gaming enhancements does the Dimensity 9400 offer?
It features a 12-core Arm Immortalis-G925 GPU, 40% faster ray tracing, and HyperEngine technology for realistic visual effects and efficient performance.Which smartphones will first feature the MediaTek Dimensity 9400?
The first smartphones to feature the Dimensity 9400 will be the Vivo X200 series (launching Oct. 14, 2024) and the Find X8 series (launching Oct. 24, 2024).What camera capabilities does the Dimensity 9400 support?
The Dimensity 9400 supports up to a 320MP camera sensor, HDR video recording, 8K60 video capture, and Smooth Zoom technology for better video performance.
