Introducing the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M: A New Flagship Chipset
In an exciting move for smartphone enthusiasts, MediaTek has officially launched the Dimensity 9600M, a powerful new chipset designed to extend advanced technology and AI capabilities to a wider range of flagship devices. This new chip complements MediaTek's recently unveiled Dimensity 9600 Pro, bringing sophistication and high performance to more smartphones.
The Dimensity 9600M offers robust hardware, effectively repackaging the Dimensity 9500 on TSMC’s efficient 3nm N3P process. With a sophisticated all-large-core CPU structure featuring a peak frequency of 4.21GHz on the C1-Ultra core, the Dimensity 9600M promises exceptional performance. Additionally, it maintains the same advanced Arm Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 GPU and APU 990 NPU found in its predecessor.
| Specification | Dimensity 9600M |
|---|---|
| Node | 3nm |
| CPU prime | 1x Arm C1-Ultra (2MB L2 cache) |
| CPU middle | 3x Arm C1-Premium (1MB L2 cache) |
| CPU small | 4x Arm C1-Pro (512KB L2 cache) |
| L3 cache | 16MB |
| SLC | 10MB |
| RAM | LPDDR5X 10667 |
| Storage | UFS 4.1 (4-lane) |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 |
| NPU | MediaTek NPU 990 (Generative AI, Agentic AI) |
| Modem | 3GPP-R17, Sub-6GHz (FR1), 2G-5G multi-mode, 5G-CA, 4G-CA, 5G FDD / TDD, 4G FDD / TDD, TD-SCDMA, WCDMA, EDGE, GSM |
| GNSS | GPS L1CA+L5+L1C, BeiDou B1I + B1C + B2a + B2b, Glonass L1OF, Galileo E1 + E5a + E5b, QZSS L1CA + L5, NavIC L5 + L1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Triple Band Triple Concurrency (TBTC), Up to 7.3Gbps |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 with dual Bluetooth engine, Up to 12Mbps |
| Camera | 320MP max sensor supported |
| Video | 8K60 (7680 x 4320), 4K120 with EIS, 4K60 cinematic mode |
| Display | WQHD+ 180Hz, Tri-port MIPI for Tri-Fold Displays |
Equipped with MediaTek's latest Agentic AI Engine and Dimensity Scheduling Engine, the 9600M enhances capabilities for AI-driven tasks, ensuring a seamless and advanced user experience. The first smartphones featuring the Dimensity 9600M are anticipated to debut later this quarter, with notable launches from brands like vivo and Oppo.
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