MediaTek's New 3nm Chip Targets Fanless Googlebooks
MediaTek introduced a 3nm laptop processor for future Lenovo Googlebooks, prioritizing AI performance in fanless designs.
Key points
- MediaTek's Dimensity CX C10 Max is a 3nm processor with an all-big-core CPU and a 55 TOPS NPU.
- The chip is reserved for a future Lenovo Googlebook, not the initial October launch models.
- No price or release date has been announced for the MediaTek-powered laptop yet.
MediaTek has unveiled the Dimensity CX C10 Max, a laptop processor built on a 3-nanometer process. The chip is designed specifically for thin, fanless devices that rely heavily on on-device artificial intelligence. It marks the debut of MediaTek’s new Dimensity Compute Experiences family.
This processor is not part of the initial Googlebook launch, which features Intel and Qualcomm hardware. Instead, it is reserved for a future Lenovo model. MediaTek confirmed the partnership via email, noting that this chip will power a specific upcoming device rather than the 15-inch model already announced.
High-performance core design
The chip utilizes TSMC’s 3nm manufacturing process and features an all-big-core CPU architecture. This includes one Cortex-X925 core, three Cortex-X4 cores, and four Cortex-A720 cores. This configuration aims to deliver strong performance without the power draw of smaller, efficiency-focused cores.
A key feature is the NPU 890, which MediaTek rates at up to 55 TOPS. This unit is intended to handle local AI tasks, such as those required for Gemini Intelligence features. While the theoretical numbers are high, real-world speed depends on how well software optimizes for this specific hardware.
Uncertain launch timeline
MediaTek has not provided a name, price, or release date for the laptop using this chip. Current reports indicate that initial Googlebooks will start at $899 and arrive in October, but these figures apply to Intel and Qualcomm models. The MediaTek-powered device remains a future product with no confirmed availability in the UAE or other markets.
Connectivity and battery goals
The platform supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0, though the latter is excluded on Googlebook devices. MediaTek lists all-day battery life as a design target. However, these are goals rather than tested results, meaning actual battery performance will vary based on Lenovo’s final hardware implementation. As reported by tbreak.com, the chip adds a third silicon option to the Googlebook ecosystem, but the specific laptop it powers is still several months away.
