Nvidia and MediaTek could be working on a CPU for future powerhouse gaming handhelds
Powered up portables thanks to a new partnership?
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Prominent hardware leakers reckon thatNvidiaand MediaTek are working in tandem to create SoCs for gaming handhelds and mobile AI computing.
As spotted byVideocardz, financial analystDan Nystedtfirst broke cover on the story with a rumor that MediaTek is working with Nvidia to create anARM-based processor that could theoretically launch in the first half of 2025. It’s believed this SoC could be priced at $300 and may be built on a custom 3nm process with widespread availability expected next year.
This information has been corroborated by XpeaGPU, one of the more respected hardware leakers, who has expanded on the information, as you can see in the below post from X (formerly Twitter).
Yep and Mediatek is also working on gaming handled SoC with Nvidia GPU as Jensen is frustrated by Nintendo and he sees a good market potential. PS: its different than the new NV semi-custom div that tries to reenter the console market (some CN clients are already interested) https://t.co/sBuYVLJILcMay 15, 2024
The source states that MediaTek is also working on a gaming handheld SoC with an Nvidia GPU as “Jensen is frustrated by Nintendo and he sees a good market potential.”
With Computex happening in early June, it’s possible that we could see a reveal from Team Green in partnership with MediaTek developing SoCs for both AI computing and gaming.
Thepresident of Nintendo recently confirmed a Nintendo Switch successorwould be coming within the fiscal year. It’s been speculated that the next generation of Nintendo mobile hardware will feature an Nvidia GPU again.
This latest rumor builds upon the mentioned recent chatter ofNvidia and MediaTek’s partnershipto create a Snapdragon X Elite competitor. Given this new info, it could be that the two companies are looking to take on AI and gaming either in one catch-all solution, or a complete new range coming sooner rather than later.
Get the best Black Friday deals direct to your inbox, plus news, reviews, and more.
Sign up to be the first to know about unmissable Black Friday deals on top tech, plus get all your favorite TechRadar content.
What Nvidia and MediaTek’s partnership could mean
MediaTek has been creating mobile processors for smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, laptops, and smart TVs for over 20 years. Nvidia historically has been a graphics card giant with its leading GeForce hardware, but in recent years it has pivoted over to increasingly focus on AI.
The prowess of both manufacturers cannot be understated. That’s because the former has an established history in forging affordable SoCs and the latter leads the charge in graphics and AI.
Whether a partnership forges a chip that can slay the Snapdragon X Elite or drive the future of gaming handhelds remains to be seen, but we’ll be watching for updates on this potential move as Computex 2024 rolls into view.
You may also like…
Aleksha McLoughlin is an experienced hardware writer. She was previously the Hardware Editor for TechRadar Gaming until September 2023. During this time, she looked after buying guides and wrote hardware reviews, news, and features. She has also contributed hardware content to the likes of PC Gamer, Trusted Reviews, Dexerto, Expert Reviews, and Android Central. When she isn’t working, you’ll often find her in mosh pits at metal gigs and festivals or listening to whatever new black and death metal has debuted that week.
Trying to get the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU? It seems only scalpers have it and they’re jacking up the price
As if Intel didn’t have enough to worry about, Nvidia might be about to jump into the PC processor market
I’m a die-hard Apple fan, but even I’ll admit that the Google Pixel 9 Pro is the best-looking phone of the year
