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MediaTek launches Dimensity 9600 Pro using TSMC's 2-nanometre process
Taiwan's chip designer moves closer to cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing alongside major handset makers.
MediaTek introduced the Dimensity 9600 Pro, built on TSMC's advanced 2-nanometre process, and the Dimensity 9600M on TSMC's 3-nanometre process for the flagship smartphone market.
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What happened
MediaTek announced the Dimensity 9600 Pro as its first mobile processor built using TSMC's 2-nanometre technology. The company also introduced the Dimensity 9600M, manufactured on TSMC's 3-nanometre process, targeting a broader segment of the flagship smartphone market.
Why it matters
This move underscores the race among fabless semiconductor designers to access the most advanced process nodes. MediaTek's use of cutting-edge manufacturing keeps it competitive with Qualcomm in the premium smartphone processor segment, directly tied to smartphone flagship performance and power efficiency.
What changes
Device makers can now source flagship processors from MediaTek that match the performance tier of competitors relying on older process nodes, potentially shifting market share in the premium smartphone segment.
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