Qualcomm’s exclusive reign in manufacturing Arm chips for Windows PCs is about to change. According to Reuters, MediaTek is gearing up to enter the market with a chip that aims to revolutionize the Windows experience on Arm.
Like with x86 processors, having more than one manufacturer in the ARM space is promising. Competition tends to drive innovation, and it will be fascinating to see what MediaTek, possibly with the assistance of Nvidia, brings to the table.
The collaboration between MediaTek and Nvidia will result in a processor in 2025
MediaTek is not alone in this venture; they have teamed up with Nvidia for a separate project to develop their Windows on Arm chip. This collaboration could play a significant role in challenging Qualcomm and its Snapdragon X series.
The first PCs featuring Snapdragon X chips are set to hit the market next week, marking a significant milestone in Windows performance on Arm. However, with MediaTek entering the market in 2025, competition is expected to heat up, offering users greater variety and quality in hardware options.
MediaTek’s entry into the Arm chip market for Windows PCs challenges Qualcomm’s dominance and paves the way for other manufacturers like AMD, Nvidia, and possibly Samsung. This shift could lead to increased innovation and choice for consumers and a boost in Windows adoption on Arm devices.
It remains to be seen if Microsoft can accommodate such a diverse market with multiple manufacturers. For now, the focus is on Qualcomm processors, but we’ll be closely watching the alternatives that other manufacturers, like MediaTek and AMD, will bring.
