On September 16th, the semiconductor sector saw big news: MediaTek officially announced the successful tape-out of its first flagship SoC based on TSMC’s 2nm process—making it one of the first companies in the industry to adopt this cutting-edge technology. Mass production and market launch are expected by the end of 2026.
While MediaTek didn’t specify the chip’s model in the press release, industry insiders widely believe it is the next-generation Dimensity 9-series flagship: the Dimensity 9600.
TSMC’s 2nm process is a transformative industry technology, marking the first adoption of a Nanosheet transistor structure and delivering all-round improvements in performance, power efficiency, and yield. MediaTek revealed that TSMC’s enhanced 2nm process offers a 1.2x increase in logic density compared to the current N3E process. Under the same power consumption, chip efficiency rises by a significant 18%; at the same speed, power consumption drops by approximately 36%—a leap that will bring stronger performance and longer battery life to end products.
MediaTek and TSMC have long maintained in-depth cooperation in key areas such as high-end mobile platforms, computing chips, automotive systems, and data centers, jointly developing high-performance, energy-efficient chip solutions. The successful tape-out of this 2nm chip marks a new height in their partnership and is expected to reshape the industry landscape.
In recent years, competition around advanced processes in the semiconductor industry has intensified. The 2nm process is not only key to boosting the performance and energy efficiency of mobile processors but also lays a solid foundation for cutting-edge applications like on-device large models, generative AI, and high-performance computing. MediaTek’s early layout with the Dimensity 9600 is likely to help it gain an edge in market competition.
ICgoodFind：we believe if MediaTek’s Dimensity 9600 enters mass production smoothly, it will drive performance innovation for end products and advance the industry—its future progress is worth watching.
