MediaTek has expanded its lineup of innovative chipsets with the launch of the Dimensity 8300, a promising move that brings generative AI capabilities to a wider range of smartphones. Following the success of its flagship Dimensity 9300, which introduced generative AI to premium smartphones, MediaTek is now democratizing this cutting-edge technology for more affordable handsets.
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The Dimensity 8300 is designed as an upper mid-range System-on-Chip (SoC), boasting features akin to its flagship counterpart. Built on a second-generation 4nm process, the chipset’s CPU comprises a single Cortex-A715 core clocking in at 3.35GHz, three Cortex-A715 cores running at 3GHz, and four Cortex-A510 cores operating at 2.2GHz. MediaTek claims a significant 20% improvement in CPU speed compared to its forerunner, promising a 30% increase in battery efficiency.
Moreover, the chipset boasts an upgraded Mali-615 MC6 GPU, delivering a remarkable 60% performance boost and a 55% leap in efficiency. This enhancement positions the Dimensity 8300 as a proficient platform for mobile gaming enthusiasts.
One of the most striking features of the Dimensity 8300 is its ability to support large language models (LLMs) featuring up to 10 billion parameters. This is made possible by its APU 780 AI chipset, although specific details regarding its generative AI capabilities have not been disclosed by MediaTek. However, the chipset does offer support for Stable Diffusion, enhancing its AI capabilities.
Additionally, the chipset enables support for LPDDR5X RAM with speeds reaching up to 8,533 Mbps, deemed essential by MediaTek for optimal performance of LLMs. The Dimensity 8300 also integrates support for 4K video at 60 frames per second (FPS) with HDR, incorporating AI features to enhance image quality. However, it lacks 8K video recording capabilities. Display-wise, it supports WQHD+ resolution along with a fluid 120Hz refresh rate.
The initial rollout of smartphones powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 is anticipated by year-end. Among the anticipated devices, speculations point toward the Redmi K70e as one of the potential candidates, although other phones in the K70 series are expected to feature Qualcomm chips, as per previous leaks.
