MediaTek recently unveiled the Dimensity 9300+, a cutting-edge chipset tailored for top-tier smartphones. This new chip, although slightly enhanced in specifications compared to its predecessor, the Dimensity 9300, primarily emphasizes advancements in on-device AI processing and extended support for large language models (LLMs).
Enhanced AI Capabilities and LLM Compatibility
The Dimensity 9300+ is engineered to support various LLMs, such as Google’s Gemini Nano and Meta’s Llama 2 and 3. MediaTek highlights the chip's broad LLM compatibility and its on-device LoRA Fusion technology, which is expected to cultivate a diverse range of generative AI applications.
Industry-Leading Performance
MediaTek asserts that the Dimensity 9300+ is the first in the industry to achieve rapid operation speeds for specific LLMs. Notably, it boasts a speed of 22 tokens per second for Meta’s Llama 2 7B model.
Power Efficiency and Connectivity Enhancements
Apart from AI advancements, the Dimensity 9300+ promises notable enhancements in power efficiency, reportedly reducing power consumption by 20% in certain gaming scenarios. The chipset also integrates a "star speed engine" to optimize network connectivity and facilitates dual network concurrency.
Technical Specifications
Constructed using a 4nm process, the Dimensity 9300+ houses an octa-core CPU, featuring one high-performance Arm Cortex-X4 core clocked at 3.4 GHz, three additional Cortex-X4 cores clocked at 2.85 GHz, and four Cortex-A720 cores running at 2.0 GHz.
The chipset incorporates MediaTek's innovative NeuroPilot technology to elevate AI processing capabilities. The APU 790 AI engine enables the execution of LLMs with diverse parameter sizes, ranging from 1 billion to 33 billion, with double the speed of competing solutions for 7 billion parameter LLMs.
For gaming enthusiasts, the Dimensity 9300+ integrates a second-generation hardware raytracing engine alongside an Arm Immortalis-G720 GPU. Additionally, it incorporates MediaTek’s Imagiq 990 ISP for enhanced camera functionality and MiraVision 990 for improved visual content processing.
In terms of connectivity, the Dimensity 9300+ features a 5G R16 modem supporting Sub-6GHz networks and downlink speeds of up to 7Gbps.
Availability
The Dimensity 9300+ will make its debut on the Vivo X100S, becoming the first device to integrate this advanced chipset. Furthermore, the iQOO Neo9S Pro, set for release this month, will also be equipped with the Dimensity 9300+.
