According to recent leaks, MediaTek’s upcoming Dimensity 9400 chip is set to make notable advancements in both performance and efficiency. This new processor is expected to offer a 30% boost in peak performance compared to the current Dimensity 9300. It might impressively match the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance while consuming only 30% of the power.
The insights come from Digital Chat Station, a leaker known for reliable information, who suggests that the Dimensity 9400’s improvements stem from an updated architecture and TSMC’s cutting-edge 3nm manufacturing process.
These upgrades are anticipated to enhance single-core performance by over 30% compared to its predecessor, a significant leap for a new generation of chips.
As powerful as the Snapdragon X Elite
To give you an idea of the Dimensity 9400’s potential performance, let’s look at Geekbench 6 scores. The Dimensity 9300 currently averages around 2,239 points in single-core tests. If the new chip delivers the rumored 30% performance boost, it could achieve around 2,910 points. This would place it on par with high-end notebook processors like the Snapdragon X Elite and the Apple M3.
What makes this even more impressive is that the Dimensity 9400 is expected to offer this high performance while being more power-efficient. It might achieve up to 35% better efficiency compared to the Dimensity 9300. This means it could provide similar single-core performance to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 while using only 30% of the power, which is a significant advantage.
In practical terms, the Dimensity 9400 could offer faster performance and much longer battery life than the 9300. It could also be a strong competitor against upcoming chips like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and Apple’s A18 Pro, which are expected to make significant strides in mobile processing.
While these details are based on rumors, we won’t know for sure until the Dimensity 9400 is officially released. However, with Samsung already mentioning it, we can expect MediaTek’s new chip to be unveiled around mid-October.
Source: Digital Chat Station (in Chinese)
