MediaTek Pentonic 2000 Is World’s First 7nm TV Chip, Can Play 8K 120FPS Videos

Last Updated on November 23, 2021 by Asif Iqbal Shaik

Following the release of the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 flagship smartphone processor, the Taiwanese chipset giant has announced the MediaTek Pentonic 2000 processor for TVs. The Pentonic 2000 is the world’s first 7nm chip for TVs and it is based on TSMC’s process node. The unique selling point of this new chipset by MediaTek is that it supports 8K 120Hz displays and it even features an integrated 8K 120Hz MEMC engine.  The chipset also supports Versatile Video Coding (VVC) H.266 media, which offers improved compression efficiency for next-generation streaming and broadcast services. The MediaTek Pentonic 2000 also has Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio support to provide the best cinematic experiences.

MediaTek Pentonic 2000 Specifications

The MediaTek Pentonic 2000 processor has 8K AI-Super Resolution technology which intelligently upscales low-resolution content to match the display’s native resolution (up to 8K) while performing real-time image quality enhancements. The chipset also has the ability to run the software UI smoothly and deliver a better app experience. MediaTek claims that the Pentonic 2000 utilizes the industry’s fastest CPU and GPU combinations, at least for TVs, which are fueled by generous memory bandwidth. The chipset also supports ultra-fast UFS 3.1 storage which offers zero-lag experiences using the TV UI and apps.

Apart from supporting commonly used multimedia codecs like HEVC, VP9, and AVS3, it also supports the latest AV1 codec standard. The Pentonic 200 is also the first TV ship to support the latest VVC (H.266) standard. The processor also has support for up to four HDMI 2.1 ports and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity for ultra-fast internet. Last but not least, the chipset also supports multi-picture modes (PiP), thanks to the MediaTek Intelligent View. As mentioned earlier, the processor also supports Dolby Vision HDR playback and Dolby Atmos audio. Smart TVs based on the Pentonic 2000 processor are expected to hit store shelves sometime in 2022.

Commenting On The Launch of the Pentonic 2000, Dr. Mike Chang, Corporate Vice President and General Manager of the Smart Home Business Group at MediaTek Said:

MediaTek has built its multimedia expertise over the past two decades and is now the No. 1 chipset provider for smart TVs. The introduction of the Pentonic brand continues our legacy as we focus on pushing the boundaries of innovation in the smart TV market. The new Pentonic 2000 chip is designed with all the flagship features consumers are looking for – from the latest display and audio technologies to super-fast refresh rates, powerful AI capabilities, picture-in-picture streaming and more.