It seems Nvidia and Mediatek's reported collaboration is bigger than we initially thought. Following reports of a new AI processor in Q3 2024, it is now claimed that the pair are also working on a new SoC for gaming handhelds. 

The leaker XpeaGPU has added fuel to the fire by suggesting that Nvidia and MediaTek are exploring the possibility of a collaboration to create a new ARM-based SoC for gaming handhelds. However, it's worth noting that this new SoC isn't the same as the one to be used in the Switch 2.

Yep and Mediatek is also working on gaming handled SoC with Nvidia GPU as Jensen is frustrated by Nintendo and he sees a good market potential.
PS: its different than the new NV semi-custom div that tries to reenter the console market (some CN clients are already interested) https://t.co/sBuYVLJILc

— AGF (@XpeaGPU) May 15, 2024

Currently, Nvidia's biggest customer for gaming SoCs is Nintendo, which is rather slow at adopting new technologies. Taking the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 as an example, it is expected to feature an Ampere-based SoC, meaning it will use a GPU architecture that debuted in 2020.  With this new SoC, the company could go for the various Chinese companies that are constantly launching new gaming handhelds, injecting new life into Nvidia's gaming division.

The ARM-based nature of the processor doesn't limit its potential to just Windows portables. As per the reports we've been seeing from Qualcomm's Snapdragon X series, Windows 11 already has the necessary optimisations to run DirectX/Vulkan games on ARM processors smoothly. As for Linux-based gaming consoles (like the Steam Deck), we're still not sure how an ARM SoC would perform.

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