At Computex 2024, MediaTek is set to unveil its latest Kompanio 838 chipset designed for Chromebooks. The brand has already shared some details about the chip, highlighting its 6nm process technology and the substantial performance improvements it brings over its predecessor.
Enhanced Performance
The new chipset boasts a 66% faster CPU and a 76% faster GPU. One of its standout features is the ability to support dual 4K displays, making it ideal for both entertainment, such as streaming 4K content, and productivity, like connecting to high-resolution monitors.
Improved Connectivity and Battery Life
Connectivity capabilities are enhanced with Wi-Fi 6 and 6E through MediaTek’s Filogic technology, providing faster and more reliable internet. Additionally, the chipset focuses on battery efficiency, enabling Chromebooks to operate for an entire day on a single charge.
Advanced Multimedia and AI Features
The Kompanio 838 also excels in multimedia. It incorporates the MediaTek Imagiq 7-series ISP for professional-grade photo and video capabilities with dual camera support. The MediaTek NPU 650 further optimizes AI tasks, including voice recognition and image processing.
Detailed Specifications
MediaTek Kompanio 838 specs:
Processor
- CPU: 2x Arm Cortex-A78 @ 2.6GHz + 6x Arm Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz
- Cores: 8
Memory & Storage
- Memory: LPDDR4x, DDR4 64-bit
- Max Memory Frequency: 3733MTs / 3200MTs
- Storage Type: eMMC 5.1
Graphics
- GPU: Arm Mali-G57 MC3
Display Resolution
- 4K60 + 4K30
Video Encode
- H.264, HEVC
Video Decode
- H.264, HEVC, VP-9, AV1
Camera
- ISP: 16MP + 16MP @ 30 FPS
- Recording Resolution: 3840 x 2160
Peripherals
- Connectivity: PCIe x1, 1x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0
AI
- Accelerator: Yes
- Performance: 4 TOPS
