Taiwanese semiconductor entity MediaTek announced the Kompanio 838 chipset for next-generation Google Chromebooks with on-device AI support. The MediaTek Kompanio 838 will debut on Lenovo Chromebooks, expected to launch in the coming days.
The Kompanio 838 is an octa-core chipset based on a 6nm process, which MediaTek claims ensures better battery performance. MediaTek said the new Kompanio chip for Chromebooks supports simultaneous output of two 4K displays and has an integrated neural processing unit (NPU) capable of 4 TOPS for on-device AI performance.
“The Kompanio 838 features a dedicated AI processor, the MediaTek NPU 650, which enables more interactive and higher quality multimedia with unrivaled power efficiency. MediaTek NPUs are designed for efficient processing of image data, capable of performing complex calculations quickly,” MediaTek said.
Another notable improvement the chip brings is support for the AV1 video codec, in addition to HEVC and VP-9. For connectivity, the chip supports Wi-Fi 6 and 6-e standards.
MediaTek said the Kompanio 838 features its Imagiq 7 series image signal processor (ISP), which would enable professional-grade HDR imaging in low-light capture, and dual-camera support for better photo and video quality, even in low light conditions.
The Taiwanese semiconductor maker also promised “outstanding performance and multitasking capabilities in a highly efficient SoC that enables all-day battery life for thin and light Chromebooks.”
The Kompanio 838 supports DDR4 and LPDDR4X type RAM to meet OEM requirements and double the memory bandwidth compared to its predecessors.
First publication: June 4, 2024 | 12:02 p.m. STI
