MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Surfaced Online with ARM ‘BlackHawk’ CPU architecture

MediaTek is gearing up to unveil its latest 3nm chipset, the Dimensity 9400, potentially incorporating ARM's newest CPU architecture, 'BlackHawk,' for enhanced performance compared to rivals like the A17 Pro and Qualcomm Oyron, according to insights from tipster Digital Chat Station.

MediaTek Dimensity 9400 featuring BlackHawk architecture -

Rumors indicate that MediaTek and ARM are collaborating to integrate the 'BlackHawk' architecture into the Dimensity 9400, potentially giving it a competitive edge in terms of performance. Similar to the Dimensity 9300, speculation suggests that the Dimensity 9400 may forego efficiency cores, a move that could boost its performance in tasks involving multiple threads.

Early internal tests with the Cortex-X5 utilizing ARM's new BlackHawk architecture are showing promising results, though precise performance metrics are yet to be disclosed. It's suggested that the Instructions Per Clock (IPC) could surpass that of Apple's A17 Pro and Qualcomm Nuvia, potentially even outperforming the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.

The tipster hinted at the robust performance potential of the Dimensity 9400, particularly emphasizing its strength, considering it's expected to be the largest smartphone chip ever.

Leaks indicate that the Dimensity 9400 will boast a full core lineup of X5+X4+A7, comprising one Cortex-X5 Prime CPU core, four Cortex-X4 Prime CPU cores, and four Cortex-A720 performance CPU cores, aligning with previously leaked specifications. The official announcement for the Dimensity 9400 is scheduled for Q4 2024.

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