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MediaTek unveiled its flagship Dimensity 9600 Pro on 2nm with a claimed 51% improvement in generative-AI prompt processing.
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Qualcomm IncorporatedQCOM
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MediaTek unveiled a 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro targeting Qualcomm's premium Snapdragon franchise, a competitive threat, yet Qualcomm shares rose 3.1%.
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