Taiwanese company MediaTek has announced a major breakthrough in smartphone technology by developing a processor with a manufacturing precision of just 3 nanometers. This marks the first instance of a processor for smartphones being revealed at such a fine scale, solidifying MediaTek's position as a trailblazer in semiconductor innovation.
Expectedly, Apple is anticipated to launch its iPhone 15 in the current month, featuring the A17 processor with the same 3-nanometer manufacturing precision. However, additional details about this processor have yet to be disclosed by the tech giant.
MediaTek collaborated with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to leverage the latest manufacturing techniques, and will also be responsible for producing Apple's new processors.
The specific name of the processor remains undisclosed, with MediaTek indicating that it will be part of their proprietary Dimensity processor series.
According to MediaTek, the production of this 3-nanometer precision processor is set to commence in early 2024, hitting markets in the latter half of the same year.
Furthermore, the application of this processor isn't limited solely to smartphones and tablets. It is expected to find its way into smart cars and other devices as well.
The processor is equipped with technologies that cater to user experience in mobile computing, high-speed connectivity, artificial intelligence, and multimedia capabilities.
Additionally, 3-nanometer manufacturing precision processors offer substantial improvements in power efficiency and performance compared to their predecessors. This translates to an impressive 18% boost in performance and a noteworthy 32% reduction in energy consumption compared to the 5-nanometer technology.
