MediaTek launches Kompanio 1380 SoC for premium Chromebooks

By Shivangi Agarwal • Updated On Jan 27, 2022

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MediaTek has announced a new SoC named Kompanio 1380 for premium Chromebooks like the Acer Spin 513. The Kompanio 1380 features an octa-core CPU with 4 high-performance Arm Cortex- A78 cores with speeds up to 3GHz. The core setup also consists of four Arm Cortex-A55 efficiency cores. According to MediaTek, the 5 core Arm Mali-G57 GPU supports fast and vivid visuals, while the quad-channel 2133MHz LPDDR4X ensures plenty of data bandwidth.

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The company says that MediaTek APU 3.0 multi-core AI processor accelerates AI-camera and AI-voice apps while optimizing battery life. The chipset supports up to two 4K 60Hz displays or one 4K 60Hz display plus two 4K 30Hz displays, giving device makers a wide variety of resolution and external connectivity choices.

The chipset’s AV1 decoding claims to stream 4K movies and TV shows with the best quality settings. The Kompanio 1380 comes with an audio digital signal processor that claims to provide ultra-low power voice on wakeup capabilities for a wide variety of voice assistant services. As per the company, the chip is ready for Wi-Fi 6/6E and Bluetooth 5 connectivity, enabling fast wireless data transfers.

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These chips are said to be adopted by device manufacturers to power mobile computing devices, including Chromebook laptops and tablets. More devices powered by the Kompanio 1380 will be available in the market soon.

Shivangi Agarwal

Shivangi is a tech writer at Smartprix, where she covers consumer technology news with a focus on smartphones, wearables, laptops, and the evolving world of OTT streaming. Since joining the team in August 2021, she has written over 120 in-depth reviews, comparisons, and buying guides aimed at helping readers navigate the ever-changing tech landscape.

With a strong foundation in English literature and education, Shivangi brings clarity, insight, and a reader-first approach to every story. Her expertise lies in breaking down complex features into accessible, practical insights—whether she’s reviewing the latest smartphone or exploring trends in infotainment.

Shivangi holds a B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. in English, along with a B.Ed in English and Social Studies. She is based in Faridabad, India. You can follow her work on Smartprix or connect with her for tech-related queries.

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