MediaTek and TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) have unveiled their latest achievement: MediaTek’s first-ever chip using TSMC’s cutting-edge 3nm technology. The groundbreaking development has the potential to revolutionise the tech industry and empower a wide range of end devices across the globe by ushering in a new era of flagship system-on-chips (SoCs) with remarkable performance and power efficiency.
TSMC’s 3nm process technology represents a significant leap forward in terms of performance, power efficiency, and yield. In comparison to TSMC’s N5 process, the 3nm technology offers an impressive 18% speed improvement at the same power consumption or a 32% reduction in power usage at the same speed. Additionally, it boasts a remarkable 60% increase in logic density, further enhancing its appeal for a wide range of applications.
“We are committed to our vision of using the world’s most advanced technology to create cutting edge products that improve our lives in meaningful ways,” said Joe Chen, President of MediaTek. “TSMC’s consistent and high-quality manufacturing capabilities enable MediaTek to fully demonstrate its superior design in flagship chipsets, offering the highest performance and quality solutions to our global customers and enhancing the user experience in the flagship market.”
Dr. Cliff Hou, Senior Vice President of Europe and Asia Sales at TSMC, highlighted the significance of this partnership and the broader implications of their joint efforts. “This collaboration between MediaTek and TSMC on MediaTek’s Dimensity SoC means the power of the industry’s most advanced semiconductor process technology can be as accessible as the smartphone in your pocket,” said Dr. Hou. “Throughout the years, we have worked closely with MediaTek to bring numerous significant innovations to the market and are honoured to continue our partnership into the 3nm generation and beyond.“
MediaTek’s first flagship Dimensity SoC using TSMC’s 3nm process is expected to empower smartphones, tablets, intelligent cars and various other devices starting in the second half of 2024.