MediaTek Unveils Dimensity 9600 Pro Smartphone Chip

MediaTek, the world's leading provider of mobile chipsets, has unveiled the Dimensity 9600 Pro, a groundbreaking 2nm SoC that sets a new standard for flagship smartphone chips. This advanced processor, the first to adopt the 2nm process node, marks a significant leap in performance and efficiency, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence, gaming, imaging, and compute.

In terms of compute performance, the Dimensity 9600 Pro features a 2+3+3 All Big Core CPU design. This architecture includes two C2-Ultra cores with clock speeds up to 4.55GHz, three C2-Pro big cores at 4.35GHz, and three C2-Pro big cores at 3.1GHz. This setup offers up to 17% higher single-core performance and 15% higher multi-core performance compared to the previous generation. Additionally, the 61% reduction in multi-core power consumption is a significant improvement, making the device more energy-efficient.

The Dimensity 9600 Pro also excels in advanced AI experiences. It boasts a dual-NPU architecture and an Agentic AI Engine, enabling smartphones to perceive, reason, and act more intelligently. The second-generation Super Efficient NPU reduces power consumption by 40% for always-on AI, while the NPU 1090 delivers 51% higher LLM prefill performance and 55% higher token generation per watt. These enhancements support complex on-device applications, including models up to 30 billion parameters, which enable new agentic AI capabilities such as smart analysis of on-device data, proactive assistance, and personalized responses that learn user preferences.

The AI Computing Fusion Architecture on the Dimensity 9600 Pro brings together the CPU and NPU to create a powerful foundation for AI computing. This architecture is supported by a larger 34.5MB cache and the integration of LPDDR6 memory and UFS 5.0 storage. The upgraded Dimensity Scheduling Engine coordinates hardware and software to intelligently allocate computing, power, and memory resources, ensuring fast and power-efficient systems that can handle multiple applications running in the background smoothly.

For gaming enthusiasts, the Dimensity 9600 Pro integrates the G2-Ultra NX GPU, which delivers up to 27% higher peak performance, 24% lower power consumption at peak performance, and 18% faster raytracing. This makes it capable of providing console-grade gaming on-device at up to 185fps. The new MediaTek Dimensity Neural Graphics Architecture combines GPU and AI computing to further optimize gameplay, providing smoother, more immersive, and high-resolution gaming experiences.

In the realm of imaging, the Dimensity 9600 Pro features the Imagiq 1290 ISP and the new Dimensity AI Imaging Fusion Architecture. These components combine ISP and NPU capabilities to deliver advanced computational photography and content creation. The device supports NPU-powered 60fps motion capture and introduces 4K240 native direct-output ultra-slow-motion video to the Dimensity platform. Additionally, it offers 4K60 AI True Color Tone, 4K120 cinematic log, and 17EV imaging, ensuring high-quality photos and videos across various shooting scenarios.

To make flagship experiences more accessible, MediaTek has also introduced the Dimensity 9600M. This upcoming chipset ensures that high-performance and power efficiency are available to a broader user base. The Dimensity 9600M combines MediaTek's high-performance computing cores and power efficiency expertise with advanced hardware and software technologies. It supports AI, imaging, gaming, and everyday performance, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

The first smartphones powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro and Dimensity 9600M are expected to launch this quarter. These devices are anticipated to offer transformative capabilities, combining flagship performance and power efficiency with advanced agentic AI experiences.