MediaTek’s Arm-based Kompanio Ultra Enables Powerful Generative AI Experiences on Chromebook Plus Devices
Over the years, Chromebooks have evolved from entry-level devices to offering higher-performance devices in the Chromebook Plus line suitable for advanced creativity, productivity and immersive play. MediaTek’s Arm-based Kompanio chipsets have been key to this shift, powering millions of Chromebooks annually.
Now, Arm and MediaTek are set to power the next evolution of Chromebook devices, with the introduction of the new Arm-based Kompanio Ultra for the higher end of the Chromebook market. This will transform the Chromebooks Plus line into generative AI devices capable of handling the most demanding on-device workloads, whether it’s multitasking, creating and consuming content, or video streaming.
Introducing Chromebook Plus devices powered by AI
One of the most exciting areas across the current Chromebook Plus and PC market is the rapid expansion and availability of AI-based features that improve a range of productivity and creativity tasks. From intelligent assistants that streamline interactions, to generative AI that sparks fresh ideas for content creators, the possibilities are rapidly evolving. Moreover, a new class of smart collaboration tools are emerging that understand context and user intent to organize and optimize interactions in real time, redefining how people connect and collaborate, especially in video conferencing environments. Thanks to the AI computing capabilities of the Kompanio Ultra, these AI experiences will be available on Chromebook Plus devices.
Armv9 arrives in the Chromebook Plus line
Through the Kompanio Ultra, Armv9 CPUs are arriving in the Chromebook market for the first time. The chipset adopts the latest Armv9 CPUs – the Arm Cortex-X925 and Cortex-A725 – which are the same cores integrated into the NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip for NVIDIA DGX Spark, a personal AI supercomputer for supercharged AI development.
The pervasiveness of the Arm CPU architecture is a big benefit to the ecosystem, allowing applications to seamlessly run across Arm-based devices, while utilizing the built-in AI capabilities in the instruction set.
As Adam King, Vice President of MediaTek’s Client Computing Business Unit, said: “The Arm architecture is the most ubiquitous CPU architecture on the planet, so it’s the architecture that the ecosystem is most familiar with.”
The Cortex-X925 is Arm’s most powerful Cortex-X CPU to date, delivering industry-leading IPC performance. As a result, the newest Chromebook Plus devices powered by the Kompanio Ultra will excel at the most demanding tasks, enabling faster AI responses, smoother multimedia experiences, lag-free content creation, improved browser performance, and quicker app operations.
The adoption of Armv9 CPUs delivers unparalleled power-efficiency, ensuring all-day battery life to meet the need for high-performance workloads and help people get more done. Designed for sleek Chromebooks deigns, it enables quiet, cool operation and lightweight portability for a premium user experience.
Immersive multimedia experiences with Immortalis GPU integration
Alongside the latest Armv9 CPU designs, the Kompanio Ultra integrates the Immortalis-G925 GPU for immersive multimedia experiences on Chromebook Plus devices. The 11-core Immortalis-G925 GPU in the Kompanio Ultra enables superior lighting, shadows and textures for enhanced realism and visuals.
Chris Bergey, SVP and GM in the Client Line of Business, says: “With the combination of our latest Armv9 CPU cores and the Immortalis GPU, we’re excited to see where Arm and MediaTek can take the Chromebook market together.”
The Arm MediaTek partnership
Arm and MediaTek’s highly successful track record in the premium mobile market where the partnership has delivered flagship experiences with industry-leading performance, efficiency, and multimedia capabilities, lends itself perfectly to Chromebook Plus devices. Today’s users expect their laptops to offer the same advanced capabilities as their smartphones, including high-quality cameras, rich audio, and exceptional portability in thin, light, fanless designs – the Arm MediaTek partnership helps to make this a reality. The Kompanio Ultra marks a significant moment in the evolution of Chromebooks Plus devices, with the Arm compute platform at its core.
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