ARM releases new generation GPU, performance and efficiency improved by 60%
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ARM Mali-V61
is a multi-standard video processor with integrated VP9 encoding, meeting the increasing demand for enhanced real-time video performance
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ARM Mali-G51
GPU supports Vulkan technology and extends the new Bifrost architecture to mainstream devices, enabling an amazing user experience
ARM has launched two new products, the Mali-V61 video processor (VPU) and the Mali-G51 graphics processor (GPU), designed to meet the needs of Generation Z and mainstream consumers for better immersion and interactivity in visual content on mobile devices. The Mali-V61 is highly energy efficient and scalable, capable of achieving excellent real-time 4K 120-frame video performance, while the Mali-G51 is ARM's GPU with the highest area efficiency and energy efficiency to date.
The price and visual experience of mobile devices are two key purchasing factors for the new generation of networked and mainstream consumers. Our latest Mali video processor and graphics processor IP combination can meet this demand, providing immersive VR and gaming experience, and supporting real-time video standards. This is a system-level multimedia solution that helps developers balance performance, energy efficiency and cost control.
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ARM processor and multimedia processing department
James McNiven, General Manager
Mali-V61: Built for real-time video applications required by the next generation of network
Mali-V61 provides the most efficient 4K live streaming for real-time video applications.
It saves 50% bitrate over the previous generation codec, enabling efficient transmission of high-definition content. Mali-V61 can also scale from 1080p 60 frames on a single core to 4K 120 frames on multiple cores, enabling the highest definition streaming on any mobile device from flagship, mainstream to entry-level.
Mali-V61 supports VP9 encoding, which will soon become a must-have for Android and Google applications. This helps the ecosystem to verify future chips and devices.
The Mali-V61 VPU is the only multi-standard codec that integrates both high-quality HEVC and VP9 encoding capabilities in a single scalable IP package.
Mali-G51: Bringing cutting-edge features and VR support to mainstream devices
Consumers who buy mainstream smartphones expect more powerful features, such as low-power VR (such as virtual space), outstanding daily games, AR and fast browsing, etc. The Mali-G51 GPU uses ARM's new Bifrost architecture, which includes a redesigned double throughput texture unit to meet the above application needs and give mainstream mobile devices a top-level graphics experience.
Shen Li, general manager of Tencent Games Joint Development Product Center, said: "We have found that consumers not only require mainstream devices to run complex UI and casual games, but also support low-power VR and virtual space applications. In order to meet these requirements, mainstream GPUs need to achieve a balance between area and power consumption on extremely small chips to reduce costs and better serve this highly competitive and large market."
Mali-G51 is ARM's smallest and most efficient Vulkan-enabled GPU to date, supporting screen resolutions up to 4K.
Compared to the previous generation Mali-T830 GPU, the processor can achieve up to 60% performance improvement per square millimeter and up to 60% energy efficiency improvement. Mali-G51 has a 30% smaller area, which reduces the cost of mass chip manufacturing while meeting the needs of more high-performance applications.
ARM Mali Multimedia Suite: Better together
Both the Mali-V61 VPU and Mali-G51 GPU are designed to ensure seamless interaction with other Mali multimedia suites and ARM Cortex-A processors.
The Mali multimedia suite includes graphics processors, video processors and display processors, which help partners integrate more easily and shorten the time to market.
Mali-V61 and Mali-G51 are now available for licensing, and both support ARM-first technologies, including the new version v1.2 of ARM frame buffer compression (AFBC) to reduce bandwidth consumption, and ARM TrustZone technology to provide a secure foundation for consumer products.
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