MediaTek Launches Dimensity 8450 with Dual EIS for Video Recording

Key Takeaways

1. MediaTek officially launched the Dimensity 8450 processor as a minor upgrade to the Dimensity 8400.
2. The Dimensity 8450 features an ‘All Big Core CPU’ design with multiple Cortex-A725 cores and an Arm Mali-G720 GPU.
3. A new Dual EIS Engine allows for improved camera stabilization and faster video editing in 4K60 HDR.
4. The Live Broadcast Booster enhances face detection accuracy and reduces power usage by 7%.
5. The Dimensity 8400 specifications remain largely unchanged, with devices like the Poco X7 Pro currently available for purchase.

Despite its earlier introduction in the Oppo Reno 14 Pro in May, MediaTek has officially revealed the Dimensity 8450 processor. This new chip is a minor enhancement over the Dimensity 8400, which is typical for MediaTek processors ending with ’50’.

Processor Details

Similar to the Dimensity 8400, the Dimensity 8450 features an ‘All Big Core CPU’. This consists of 1 Cortex-A725 core with a 1MB L2 cache, 3 Cortex-A725 cores with a 512KB L2 cache, and 4 additional Cortex-A725 cores with a 256KB L2 cache. It is also equipped with an Arm Mali-G720 GPU that has 7 cores and operates at a clock speed of 1.3GHz, alongside a MediaTek NPU 880 for AI tasks.

Enhanced Features

According to MediaTek, the Dimensity 8450 introduces a new Dual EIS Engine for 4K60 HDR video recording, which significantly improves camera stabilization. This feature enables editing and transcoding that is up to 30% faster than other mobile platforms.

Additionally, there is a new Live Broadcast Booster that enhances face detection accuracy, making the presenter’s face clearer with better AI enhancements. This innovation also contributes to a 7% reduction in power usage.

Availability

Aside from the specific features highlighted, the remaining specifications are consistent with those of the Dimensity 8400, which powers the Poco X7 Pro, currently available on Amazon.de for €299.90.

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