MediaTek has just launched the Pentonic 1000, its latest flagship SoC designed for 4K 120Hz displays. Among its highlights include support for Wi-Fi 6/6E, MEMC, a powerful AI processor, Dolby Vision IQ, and 8-screen Intelligent View. There are also more advanced video codecs and global TV broadcast standards.
The new chipset is the latest in the company’s Pentonic series which includes the Pentonic 2000 and Pentonic 700.
“We designed the MediaTek Pentonic 1000 specifically to accommodate today’s smart TV trends, including 4K streaming, cloud gaming, video conferencing, and watch parties. With support for 4K HDR content, 120Hz frame rates, MEMC, AI enhancements, Wi-Fi 6/6E connectivity, and cutting-edge codecs like VVC, Pentonic 1000 will deliver the ultimate 4K viewing experience.”
Alex Chen, MediaTek General Manager of the TV Business Unit
MediaTek Pentonic 1000
The MediaTek Pentonic 1000 combines a multi-core CPU, dual-core GPU, dedicated AI processing unit (APU), and video decoding engines into a single chip.
It also supports up to 4K at a 120Hz refresh rate and is capable of VRR up to 4K at a 144Hz refresh rate for gaming. In addition to fast frame rates, it provides a lag-free experience with Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM).
The chipset features the company’s exclusive Intelligent View technology that allows you to watch different media sources and video conference with your friends at the same time. This is all while keeping the incredible picture quality thanks to the suite of AI technologies.
Additionally, it integrates Dolby Vision IQ which gives the chip Advanced Imaging technologies. Among these include Precision Detail which unlocks more from Dolby Vision content by revealing detail in both bright and dark areas.
The on-chip AI engine delivers AI enhancements with higher performance and power efficiency compared to other platforms. The AI-Super Resolution (AI-SR) technology offers edge smoothing and detail reconstruction to make FHD look like 4K. Meanwhile, AI-Picture Quality (AI-PQ) Scene Recognition and AI-PQ Object Recognition technologies improve picture quality for realistic depth perception.
Here are some other features:
- Ultra-fast Connectivity: With support for Wi-Fi 6/6E, consumers can enjoy low-latency Cloud gaming and 4K streaming without interruption.
- Global Video and 4K120p Decoding Built-in: Pentonic 1000 not only supports the popular ATSC 3.0, AV1, HEVC, VP9, and AVS3 standards but is also designed for VVC (H.266) to usher in the first wave of VVC adoption.
- Advanced Audio Features: The chipset has cutting-edge voice assistant features so consumers can use their smart TVs to connect with their other smart home devices, along with Dolby Atmos immersive sound.
Smart TVs powered by the Pentonic 1000 will be available in the market by Q1 2023. For more information on the MediaTek Pentonic smart TV portfolio, click here.
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