Mediatek announces Kompanio Ultra, a processor for Chromebooks

MediaTek unveils AI processor for Chromebook Plus - Focus Taiwan

Taipei, April 7 (CNA) MediaTek Inc., the largest IC designer in Taiwan, on Monday introduced a new processor -- Kompanio Ultra -- the company described as the latest milestone in artificial intelligence-powered, high-performance Chromebooks.

MediaTek Debuts Kompanio Ultra Processor for Next-Gen Chromebook Plus Devices

MediaTek last week announced the Kompanio Ultra, a new flagship processor designed for the latest wave of Chromebook Plus laptops. The chip blends high-performance computing with advanced on-device AI capabilities, targeting users who need speed, efficiency, and AI-assisted workflows—without relying on the cloud. Built for Local AI and Demanding Apps At the heart of the Kompanio Ultra is MediaTek’s 8th-generation NPU, capable of delivering 50 TO…

Since Chromebooks are quite common in overseas schools, in order to perform basic functions, they are most often equipped with lower-power processors compared to other portable computers. Mediatek has decided to change this with the new Mediatek Kompanio Ultra processor. It promises a power increase to be able to run various artificial intelligence tools. The manufacturer promises that the chipset will have 8 Arm cortex-X925 cores,...