The MediaTek Dimensity 9400 is shaping up to be a real game-changer, with its official debut set for October 9. Rumors are flying that this new chip will rely on Arm’s latest “BlackHawk” CPU architecture, and MediaTek isn’t holding back—they’re using TSMC’s advanced N3E (3nm) process to give it top-notch efficiency and performance. This launch could push MediaTek even further into the spotlight, especially with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 looming on the horizon, which is set to drop on October 21.
As for the specs, the Dimensity 9400 will be an octa-core monster, packing 1x Cortex-X925 at 3.63 GHz, 3x Cortex-X4 at 2.8 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A725 at 2.1 GHz. Early benchmarks suggest it’ll deliver a solid 30% boost in CPU performance over its predecessor, the Dimensity 9300. If you’re into gaming or need serious power, this chipset is looking like the real deal.
The GPU is where things get even more exciting. The Dimensity 9400 will feature the Arm Immortalis-G925 MC12, which is being hailed as the fastest GPU in the industry right now. GFXBench results even show it outpacing Apple’s M4 chip, which is a major flex for MediaTek. This chipset is going to make high-end gaming and intense graphic tasks a breeze.
But it doesn’t stop there. MediaTek is also throwing in a next-gen NPU for enhanced AI processing, plus support for Samsung’s LPDDR5X RAM, which clocks in at a blistering 10.7 Gbps—the fastest in the world right now. This combination is sure to boost AI on-device performance and make multitasking feel smoother than ever.
As far as devices go, Oppo will be one of the first to launch phones powered by the Dimensity 9400, with the upcoming Find X8 and Find X8 Pro already confirmed to feature this flagship chipset. Vivo is also in on the action, with their X200 Series rumored to use the Dimensity 9400 as its powerhouse.
All eyes will be on MediaTek on October 9 when they officially unveil the Dimensity 9400, and it’s clear they’re aiming to make a splash just before Qualcomm reveals their Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 on October 21. With this chipset, MediaTek seems ready to take on the competition and cement its place in the flagship mobile processor market.
