MediaTek debuts 64-bit MT6795 processor

The popular maker of smartphone processors MediaTek has officially presented its 64-bit MT6795 processor. The new octa-core chip is based on the Cortex-A53 architecture and makes use of the company’s CorePilot mechanism that schedules tasks among the internal processing cores.

The MediaTek MT6795 comes with a dual-channeled memory controller that supports LPDDR3 memory at 933 MHz. The chip can run at up to 2.2 GHz and has full support for displays with resolutions of up to 2560 x 1600 pixels, vertical scanning frequencies of up to 120 Hz and video recording in 1080p at up to 480 FPS. In addition the new processor can record and play videos at Ultra HD resolution in H.265 format as well as in H.264 and VP9 formats.

The MediaTek MT6795 also offers LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth, FM, GPS, Beidou and ANT+ technologies. Mass production of the new chip is expected at the end of 2014.

Source: MediaTek