MediaTek
MediaTek is a Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company designing system-on-chip platforms for smartphones, smart TVs, Chromebooks, Wi-Fi, IoT, automotive cockpits, and data-center ASICs, shipping to global OEMs and powering more than 2 billion devices annually.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1997
- HeadquartersHsinchu, Taiwan
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What MediaTek does
MediaTek Incorporated is a Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company founded in 1997 and listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2454), headquartered at Hsinchu Science Park. The company designs system-on-chip (SoC) platforms spanning smartphones (Dimensity 5G, Helio 4G), smart TVs (Pentonic), Chromebooks and tablets (Kompanio), Wi-Fi connectivity (Filogic), IoT and edge AI (Genio), automotive cockpits (Dimensity Auto), and custom data-center ASICs. Its architecture combines Arm-based CPU cores, in-house MediaTek NPUs, integrated GPUs, 5G modems, and proprietary technology layers including HyperEngine (gaming), MiraVision (display), Imagiq (camera), and CorePilot (power/thermal), with NeuroPilot as the AI software platform integrated into Google LiteRT. MediaTek's chipsets power more than 2 billion devices annually and ship in products from Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Samsung, OnePlus, Lenovo, Dell, HP, Microsoft, Amazon, Sony, and VinFast, among others. The company is the world's #1 smartphone chipset supplier and a market leader in smart home, Arm-based Chromebooks, and Android tablets.
MediaTek's revenue model is primarily unit sales of SoCs to OEMs (hardware_sales), supplemented by custom ASIC/royalty revenue from cloud and data-center customers such as Google (TPU I/O co-design), NVIDIA (RTX Spark, Vera CPU, NVLink Fusion), and Microsoft (Project Solara). Pricing is unit-based and not publicly disclosed; the company recently issued an official price hike notice to customers for mature-process products and H2 2026 flagship chips, with the Dimensity 9600 Pro reportedly priced at ~$216 per unit (vs. $180–$200 for the prior Dimensity 9500 generation), reflecting rising TSMC wafer and packaging costs. Go-to-market is direct OEM/ODM sales to global device manufacturers, complemented by regional distributors (e.g., Braemac in ANZ for Genio IoT) and industrial system integrators (Kontron, ADLINK, Grinn). The company has launched a hiring spree in 2026 to expand engineering capacity for AI chips, cloud computing, and data-center solutions, targeting $2 billion in data-center revenue and 10–15% share of an estimated $80 billion addressable market by 2027.
MediaTek firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MediaTek
- Legal name
- MediaTek Incorporated
- Website
- https://mediatek.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1997
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- MediaTek is a Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company designing system-on-chip platforms for smartphones, smart TVs, Chromebooks, Wi-Fi, IoT, automotive cockpits, and data-center ASICs, shipping to global OEMs and powering more than 2 billion devices annually.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
MediaTek industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fabless Semiconductor / System-on-Chip Design
- NAICS
- Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429), Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing (33421), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)
- SIC
- Electronic Computers (3571), Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Mobile & Wireless Connectivity SoCs (Modem/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/GNSS) (HDAHABAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Audio, Imaging & Multimedia SoCs (ISP/Codec/Display) (HDAHABAH), System-on-Chip (SoC) Platforms (Mobile/Consumer/Embedded) (HDAHAJAC), Networking & Data Center Silicon (Switch/NIC/DPU/SerDes) (HDAHABAB), Compute & Acceleration ICs (CPU/GPU/AI/FPGA/ASIC) (HDAHABAC), Mobile Chipsets & Modems (Smartphone SoCs, Baseband) (CRACALAC)
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Where MediaTek is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hsinchu
- HQ country
- Taiwan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
MediaTek business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- System-on-Chip (SoC) Sales: Primary revenue stream from designing and selling fabless semiconductor chipsets (Dimensity, Helio, Pentonic, Kompanio, Genio, Filogic) to OEMs globally; powers more than 2 billion devices annually.
- Custom ASIC / Data Center Silicon: Custom-designed silicon for cloud, AI and data-center customers (including Google TPU I/O and NVIDIA RTX Spark co-developed CPU); targeting approximately $2 billion data center revenue with ~$80 billion addressable market and 10–15% share goal by 2027.
- Product Pricing Adjustments (Mature Process): Price adjustments for network communication, connectivity, consumer electronics, and specialized chips starting July; products facing supply constraints and flagship chips launching H2 expected to see increases amid rising upstream wafer foundry, packaging, and material costs.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Dimensity 9600 Pro flagship smartphone SoC |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Mature process product lines (network communication, connectivity, consumer electronics) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Supply-constrained products (semiconductor chipsets) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels10 records
MediaTek product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MediaTek designs and sells fabless system-on-chip (SoC) platforms that integrate Arm-based CPU cores, in-house NPUs for on-device AI, GPUs, and 5G/Wi-Fi modems. Its portfolio spans Dimensity and Helio smartphone chipsets, Pentonic smart TV SoCs, Filogic Wi-Fi 7/8, Genio IoT platforms, Kompanio Chromebook/tablet SoCs, Dimensity Auto automotive platforms, and custom data center ASICs co-developed with NVIDIA and Google.
Product overview
MediaTek operates a platform-plus-modules architecture rather than a single unified product. The portfolio is organized around distinct SoC families — Dimensity (5G smartphones), Helio (4G smartphones), Pentonic (smart TVs), Filogic (Wi-Fi 7/8), Genio (IoT/edge AI), Kompanio (Chromebooks/tablets), Dimensity Auto (automotive), and the Data Center/ASIC business — which are integrated with a shared set of MediaTek technology platforms including HyperEngine (gaming), MiraVision (display/video), Imagiq (camera), CorePilot (power), and NeuroPilot (AI SDK). Standalone connectivity products (M90 5G modem, M60 RedCap modem, T930 5G broadband, Ethernet, voice-assistant and audio SoCs, BLU-RAY/DVD/STB/ODD chips, and commercial-display SoCs) round out the catalog, and a Generative AI capability layer (demonstrated with Llama 2 and Phi-3.5-mini) runs across the NPUs in the Dimensity, Genio, and Kompanio families. Partner-enabled offerings such as the NVIDIA RTX Spark personal AI supercomputer extend the platform into desktop AI computing.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- MediaTek Dimensity: Flagship and premium 5G smartphone chipset family.
- MediaTek Helio
- MediaTek Pentonic
- MediaTek Kompanio
- MediaTek Filogic
- MediaTek Genio
- MediaTek HyperEngine
- MediaTek NeuroPilot
Products and services
- MediaTek Dimensity 5G Flagship & Premium Smartphone SoCs Flagship and premium 5G smartphone SoC family including Dimensity 9500, 9500 Super Edition, 9500s, 9600, 9400, 8500, 7400, 7100, 6300 and 6100+. Integrates the APU 890 NPU, Generative AI, HyperEngine gaming, Imagiq camera ISP, MiraVision display, and CorePilot power management. Targeted at premium and mass-market 5G handset OEMs.
- MediaTek Helio 4G Smartphone SoCs Mainstream 4G smartphone SoC family including Helio G200, Helio G200 Ultimate, Helio G100 Ultimate, Helio G81, and Helio G81 Ultra, targeted at 4G mid-range handset OEMs.
- MediaTek Pentonic Smart TV SoCs Smart TV SoC family (including Pentonic 700) combining AI picture quality, high-refresh-rate display, voice control, and MiraVision video processing for premium and mainstream TV manufacturers.
- MediaTek Filogic Wi-Fi & Connectivity SoCs Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 8 connectivity SoC family (Filogic 8000 series and Filogic 8800) targeting home networking, broadband gateways, retail routers, and CPE platforms.
- MediaTek Genio IoT & Edge AI Platforms IoT and edge-AI SoC platform family including Genio 360, 510, 520, 700, 720, 1200, and Genio Pro 5100 (3nm, 50+ TOPS). Supports Linux and Android, multi-display, and NPU-accelerated on-device AI for industrial, retail, smart home, and commercial use cases.
- MediaTek Kompanio Chromebook & Tablet SoCs Arm-based Chromebook and tablet SoC family including Kompanio 500, 520/528, and Kompanio 540, targeting mainstream and education Chromebooks and Android tablets.
- MediaTek Dimensity Auto Automotive Cockpit & Connectivity Platform Automotive SoC family for cockpit, in-vehicle infotainment, telematics, and connectivity. Includes Dimensity Auto Cockpit C-X1 (3nm, up to 400 TOPS, combining MediaTek semiconductor/connectivity with NVIDIA GPU/AI), MT8678, MT8676, MT8115, MT8126, and the T930 platform.
- MediaTek Data Center / Custom ASIC Silicon Custom ASIC and compute platform business for hyperscale data centers and cloud customers, leveraging partnerships with NVIDIA (NVLink Fusion, Vera CPU, DGX Spark, RTX Spark), Google (TPU v7 Triggerfish and v9/v10 Icefish), Synopsys, and TSMC.
- NVIDIA RTX Spark Personal AI Supercomputer Personal AI supercomputer co-developed with NVIDIA, powered by a 20-core Arm Grace CPU designed by MediaTek and Blackwell RTX GPU. Targeted at developers and AI PC use cases.
- MediaTek 5G Modems (M90, M60 RedCap) Standalone 5G modem platforms: M90 5G modem and M60 RedCap Modem for mobile, IoT, and satellite (NTN) connectivity.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 12x faster AI inference vs CPU and 10x faster vs GPU on MediaTek NPU
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use MediaTek
Customer profileNamed customers29 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
MediaTek technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
AI capability16 records
Feature13 records
MediaTek partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
26 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- UMC (United Microelectronics Corporation)coreMediaTek co-investor (via UMC Capital) and strategic manufacturing partner for HyperLight's TFLN Chiplet Platform on both 6-inch and 8-inch wafers for high-volume foundry production of TFLN photonics.
- NVIDIAflagshipMulti-pronged deep strategic alliance: (1) co-designed 20-core Arm Grace CPU for NVIDIA RTX Spark superchip and N1/N1X processors for Windows PCs and laptops shipping fall 2026 in devices from Dell, HP, ASUS, Lenovo, MSI, and Microsoft Surface; (2) co-development of NVIDIA Vera CPU on 3nm for data center targeting $20B revenue; (3) DGX Spark collaboration with NVIDIA Grace Blackwell GB10; (4) NVIDIA TAO integration with NeuroPilot SDK for IoT AI development; (5) NVLink Fusion ASIC partnership for custom data center silicon; (6) NVIDIA Drive Hyperion 10 collaboration for automotive Level 4 AD via VinFast partnership.
- Google (Alphabet)flagshipMediaTek collaborates with Google on: (1) TPU v7 and TPU v9 'Triggerfish' AI accelerator co-design (handling I/O and back-end design while Google retains processor core design); (2) Icefish TPU v10 design with TSMC and Samsung split manufacturing targeting 2028 mass production; (3) Project Treble for Automotive first-mover adoption on MT8678 and MT8676 providing 4+ years firmware updates; (4) Googlebook Chromebook program with MediaTek Dimensity processors; (5) LiteRT NeuroPilot Accelerator integration for unified on-device AI runtime across MediaTek NPUs.
- MicrosoftflagshipMediaTek is a key silicon partner for Microsoft's Project Solara agentic AI platform for enterprise devices (alongside Qualcomm), powering two reference designs (badge and desk device). Microsoft also co-developed the RTX Spark Surface Laptop Ultra with NVIDIA and MediaTek, and presented joint Azure edge-to-cloud fine-tuning demos at Microsoft Ignite using Phi-3.5-mini on the Dimensity 9400 NPU 890.
- TSMCcoreMediaTek's primary foundry partner — manufactures Dimensity chipsets, the NVIDIA RTX Spark superchip, Google's TPU, and MediaTek's first 2nm chip on TSMC's N2P process. TSMC's 3nm process is used for RTX Spark and MediaTek's flagship chipsets; 2nm N2P node for Dimensity 9600 Pro and beyond.
- SamsungcoreStrategic technology partnership validating MediaTek's M90 5G modem platform in industry-first 3Tx 5-layer uplink configuration (670 Mbps throughput) with Samsung's virtualized RAN, Massive-MIMO radios, and Macro radios. Earlier collaboration on 5G RedCap energy efficiency testing. Samsung Galaxy Tab S11/S12 Ultra and other Samsung devices also powered by MediaTek Dimensity chipsets.
- DENSOcoreMediaTek and DENSO are collaborating on Automotive SoCs for Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), combining MediaTek's semiconductor expertise with DENSO's automotive electronics leadership.
- NTE (Neverness to Everness)minorMediaTek and NTE are leveraging the advantages of MediaTek's Dimensity Frame Rate Converter (MFRC) and HyperEngine gaming technologies to advance mobile gaming performance in NTE's title.
- Ayar LabscoreMediaTek participated in Ayar Labs' $500 million Series E funding round alongside NVIDIA, AMD, and Alchip. Ayar Labs also joined NVIDIA's NVLink Fusion ecosystem; its co-packaged optics (CPO) integrate with NVIDIA AI infrastructure for hyperscalers.
- Phison ElectronicsminorAnnounced collaboration at COMPUTEX 2026 for mobile AI solutions pairing Phison's Pascari aiDAPTIV memory extension and enterprise SSDs with MediaTek mobile platforms.
- E InkminorE Ink is partnering with MediaTek to develop AI-capable processors for future e-readers using MediaTek MT8115 and MT8126 chips, enabling on-device AI features like real-time translation, document summaries, and voice-to-text.
- FOXTRON Vehicle TechnologiescoreMulti-year collaboration to integrate MediaTek's Dimensity AX C-X1 platform into premium automotive solutions, combining MediaTek's semiconductor and connectivity with NVIDIA GPU/AI/graphics. 3nm platform delivers up to 400 TOPS of AI computing power.
- SynopsyscoreMediaTek validated Synopsys Multiphysics Fusion solutions (integrating Synopsys EDA tools with Ansys signoff engines accelerated by NVIDIA CUDA-X), achieving up to 3x faster runtimes and up to 10x faster design closure for advanced chip design.
- BenQcoreStrategic partnership leveraging MediaTek NPU platforms for up to 176% AI performance improvement across BenQ's smart meeting, smart education, professional monitors and immersive experience product lines.
- Deutsche TelekomcorePartnered with MediaTek to develop the Speedport 7, a class-leading Wi-Fi 7 broadband gateway.
- ARBOR TechnologyminorMediaTek silicon powers ARBOR Technology's Intel Panther Lake-powered IEC-6700 edge AI platform delivering 180 TOPS, showcased at Automate 2026 with multiple AI robotics demonstrations.
- EzuriominorEzurio partnered with MediaTek to develop the Tungsten HMI, a ready-to-deploy touchscreen interface panel for industrial food and beverage applications, built on the MediaTek Genio 510 platform.
- ADLINKminorMediaTek partnered with ADLINK to create the MXA-312M smart display IoT platform, powered by MediaTek Genio 520/720.
- VinFastcoreStrategic partnership at COMPUTEX 2026 with NVIDIA and Autobrains to develop a next-generation Level 4 autonomous driving platform tailored for Southeast Asia using MediaTek Dimensity Auto silicon.
- ESA, Eutelsat, Airbus, Sharp, ITRI, R&ScoreWorld's first Rel-19 5G-Advanced NR-NTN connection over OneWeb LEO satellites — joint announcement demonstrating MediaTek's NR-NTN chipset capability for satellite connectivity on smartphones, cars and IoT devices.
- AutobrainsminorPartnered with NVIDIA and VinFast at COMPUTEX 2026 to bring Agentic AI software to the next-generation Level 4 autonomous driving platform.
- GrinnminorGrinn GenioBoard edge AI SBC built on the Grinn GenioSOM-700 powered by MediaTek Genio 700, providing a complete edge-AI IoT single board computer.
- KontronminorKontron integrates MediaTek Genio IoT platform into its Smart Industry Solutions portfolio, providing industrial customers with validated, production-ready IoT systems.
- BraemacminorBraemac extends distribution of MediaTek Genio IoT platforms into Australia and New Zealand markets.
- Marvell TechnologycoreMarvell designs a custom networking chip for Google's TPUv8e (Humufish) paired with MediaTek's I/O and back-end design and Intel's 18A/18AP fabrication with EMIB-based packaging; mass production by end of 2027.
- Dell, HPE, Lenovo, Supermicro, IBMcoreNVIDIA system builder partners including Dell, HPE, Lenovo, Supermicro and IBM need increased server, memory, and chip equipment capacity driven by Vera Rubin AI chip platform full production and RTX Spark AI PC chip (co-developed with MediaTek).
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights7 records
MediaTek competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- HiSilicon (Huawei): Chinese fabless smartphone and baseband SoC designer historically competing in Huawei handsets and 5G base stations. Subject to U.S. export restrictions, HiSilicon represents a constrained regional competitor in China that overlaps with MediaTek's smartphone and networking portfolio.
Broad incumbents
- AMD: Broad incumbent in CPU and GPU compute competing for the same AI PC and data center sockets MediaTek is targeting through NVIDIA partnerships. AMD participated in Ayar Labs' Series E alongside MediaTek, indicating shared positioning in next-generation optical interconnects for AI infrastructure.
- Intel: Broad incumbent competing with MediaTek in AI PC (Core Ultra), data center (Xeon), networking, and foundry services. Intel's Panther Lake referenced as the platform powering ARBOR's IEC-6700 edge AI device alongside MediaTek silicon, illustrating the parallel competition in compute platforms.
Direct peers
- Qualcomm: Direct competitor in smartphone SoCs (Snapdragon) with overlapping flagship and premium tier customers including Samsung, Xiaomi, and Oppo. Both compete in 5G modems, on-device AI NPUs, and are expanding into automotive and AI PC, making Qualcomm the closest peer for MediaTek's core mobile business.
- Broadcom: Direct competitor in custom ASIC silicon for hyperscale data centers (Google TPU earlier generations, Meta MTIA) and in networking/wireless connectivity. Both target the same hyperscaler custom-silicon opportunity MediaTek is pursuing with its data center ASIC business.
- Marvell Technology: Direct competitor in custom ASIC silicon for hyperscalers (Amazon Trainium, Google TPU networking chips) and in networking/connectivity silicon. Marvell is explicitly identified as MediaTek's partner on Google TPUv8e (Humufish), highlighting how closely the two compete in custom data center silicon.
- UNISOC: Chinese fabless smartphone SoC designer competing with MediaTek in entry-level and mid-range 4G/5G handsets, particularly in emerging markets and for Transsion/TECNO and similar customers. Overlaps directly with MediaTek's Helio and Dimensity 6-series portfolio.
- Realtek: Taiwanese fabless semiconductor competitor in Wi-Fi/connectivity, audio, and TV SoCs, with overlapping customer base and recent price hike announcements similar to MediaTek's. Realtek is also actively litigating against MediaTek in U.S. federal court.
- Samsung LSI (Samsung Foundry & System LSI): Direct competitor through Samsung's Exynos smartphone SoC family and a strategic partner validating MediaTek modems. Samsung is also a foundry partner for MediaTek's Google TPU program, illustrating the dual customer/competitor dynamic in mobile and ASIC silicon.
Emerging players
- Alchip Technologies: ASIC design services company also participating in Ayar Labs' Series E. Alchip is a comparable custom-silicon enabler for hyperscalers, making it an emerging player in the same custom data center ASIC space MediaTek is targeting.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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MediaTek leadership team
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Profiles13 records
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Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
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Funding rounds1 record
Investors2 records
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M&A and investmentM&A7 records
Investments47 records
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Frequently asked questions about MediaTek
What does MediaTek do?
MediaTek designs and sells fabless system-on-chip (SoC) platforms that integrate Arm-based CPU cores, in-house NPUs for on-device AI, GPUs, and 5G/Wi-Fi modems. Its portfolio spans Dimensity and Helio smartphone chipsets, Pentonic smart TV SoCs, Filogic Wi-Fi 7/8, Genio IoT platforms, Kompanio Chromebook/tablet SoCs, Dimensity Auto automotive platforms, and custom data center ASICs co-developed with NVIDIA and Google.
Is MediaTek a public or private company?
MediaTek is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was MediaTek founded?
MediaTek was founded in 1997. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is MediaTek based?
MediaTek is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, in the Asia region.
How does MediaTek make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. System-on-Chip (SoC) Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom ASIC / Data Center Silicon and product Pricing Adjustments (Mature Process).
Who are MediaTek's main competitors?
HiSilicon (Huawei) is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are AMD and Intel. Direct peers are Qualcomm, Broadcom, Marvell Technology, UNISOC, Realtek and Samsung LSI (Samsung Foundry & System LSI). Alchip Technologies is listed as an emerging player.
Does MediaTek have an API?
Yes. MediaTek offers the NeuroPilot SDK as a developer-facing software platform for building, optimizing, and deploying AI/ML applications on MediaTek NPUs (APUs). The SDK includes support for popular model architectures and integrates with third-party AI runtimes. A developer hub is hosted at neuropilot-developer.mediatek.com per the Terms of Use. Developer documentation is at neuropilot-developer.mediatek.com.
What industry is MediaTek in?
MediaTek's product category is Fabless Semiconductor / System-on-Chip Design. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHABAA, Mobile & Wireless Connectivity SoCs (Modem/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/GNSS), with a secondary code of HDAHABAH, Audio, Imaging & Multimedia SoCs (ISP/Codec/Display). Its NAICS code is 33411 and its SIC code is 3571.