The MT8173 is designed with a 64-bit Multi-core big.LITTLE architecture that combines two Cortex-A72 CPUs and two Cortex-A53 CPUs, extending performance and power efficiency further. MT8173 boasts a six-fold increase in performance compared to the MT8125 released in 2013. MT8173 offers up to 2.4GHz performance, supporting OpenCL with the deployment of MediaTek Corepilot 2.0, and enables heterogeneous computing between the CPU and GPU. The SoC also ensures the ultimate in display clarity and motion fluency on 120Hz display, promising smooth scrolling with crystal clarity as compared to a normal 60Hz display.

“MT8173 highlights the significant shift in how mobile devices, such as Android tablets, are used and, with the combination of ARM’s latest technology, we are delivering a platform that answers the growing demand for improved mobile multimedia performance and power usage. By presenting CPU specs that outperform any other device currently on the market, we are bringing PC-like performance to tablet form factor, reinforcing MediaTek’s continued commitment to deliver premium technology to everyone across the globe.” said Joe Chen, Senior Vice President of MediaTek.

“MediaTek has been a strong adopter of ARM big.LITTLE processing architecture, extending it with CorePilot, to deliver extreme performance, while maintaining power efficiency,” said Noel Hurley, General Manager, CPU group, ARM. “Decisively and quickly incorporating the second-generation of our 64-bit technology into a market-ready product, underscores the partnership between ARM and MediaTek."

Features:

－ Features ARM Cortex-A72 and ARM Cortex-A53 64-bit CPU

－ Big cores and LITTLE cores can run at full speed at the same time for peak performance requirement

－ Performance of up to 2.4GHz

－ Supports OpenGL ES 3.1, OpenCL for future applications

－ Delivers 350Mtri/s and 2.8 Gpix/s performance

－ Provides uncompromised user experience for WQXGA display at 60fps

－ 120Hz mobile display

－ Ultra HD 30fps H.264/HEVC(10-bit)/VP9 hardware video playback

－ WQXGA display support with TV-grade picture quality enhancement

－ HDMI and Miracast support for multi-screen applications

－ 20MP camera ISP with video face beautify and LOMO effects

－ Supports Widevine Level 1, Miracast with HDCP

－ HDCP 2.2 for premium video to 4k TV display