MediaTek Genio 520 (MT8371)
Mainstream power-efficient IOT platform for edge GenAI applications
Overview
The MediaTek Genio 520 is engineered for embedded applications that require reliable, low-power implementation of edge AI and GenAI applications. Built on an advanced 6nm process technology, the Genio 520 integrates an 8th generation MediaTek NPU, that delivers up to 10 TOPS of acceleration for handling complex AI tasks like object detection, image classification, and speech recognition as well as on-device support for GenAI applications & leading LLMs (Large Language Models). This enables real-time, low-latency AI inference on the edge, reducing reliance on cloud-based processing.
The Genio 520 also includes an octa-core processor with 2x Arm Cortex-A78 cores and 6x Arm Cortex-A55, and an Arm Mali G57 MC2 GPU. It supports up to dual displays, or a single display up to Ultrawide 5K60 and is offered in both commercial and industrial temperature ranges making it a strong fit for smart retail, smart home, transportation/smart cities, healthcare, entertainment, education, industrial and enterprise applications.
Integrated Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 support, as well as expansion options for Wi-Fi 7, 5G and RedCap connectivity provide a platform for rich connected applications.
The Genio 520 supports an OSM (Open Standard Module) reference design and is pin-to-pin and software compatible with the higher-performance Genio 720, allowing for seamless migration where additional computing is required. With support for Android, IoT Yocto, and Ubuntu, it provides a stable foundation for long-lifecycle IoT deployments.
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Power-Efficient Edge GenAI Platform
2x Arm Cortex-A78 + 6x Arm Cortex-A55 deliver high performance and power efficiency, built on TSMC 6nm process
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Advanced GenAI and Neural Processing
MediaTek 8th generation NPU with 10 TOPS acceleration, enabling real-time AI, GenAI applications with leading LLMs
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Advanced Multimedia and Graphics
Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU and advanced multimedia pipelines support up to Ultrawide 5K display and 4K video codecs
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The block diagram provides a comprehensive overview of the functional blocks and interfaces of Genio 520, as well as the companion chipset that complements this SoC.
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Specifications
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Process node
6nm -
Processor (CPU)
2x Arm Cortex-A78 2.0~2.2GHz
6x Arm Cortex-A55 1.8~2.0GHz -
Graphics Processor (GPU)
Arm Mali-G57 MC2 880MHz
OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan 1.1, OpenCL 2.2 -
Neural Processing Unit (NPU)
MediaTek 8th-Gen NPU 9 TOPS
(1x MDLA5.3, GenAI) -
Memory and Type
x32 LP4X-4266 (up to 8GB)
x32 LP5(X)-6400 (up to 16GB) -
Storage Type
eMMC5.1
UFS3.1 (2L)
2x SD 3.0
SPI-NOR -
Input/Output
3x USB 2.0 (Host)
1x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Host)
1x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Host/Device, shared with DP)
1x GbE MAC (TSN)
1x PCIe 2.0 (1L, RC, WoWLan)
4x UART
9x I2C
6x SPI Master
3x PWM -
Temperature
Consumer: -20°C to 95°C (Tj)
Industrial: -40°C to 105°C (Tj) -
Package Type
VFBGA -
Package Dimension
13.8 x 11.8 x 0.9 mm, 0.4 mm ball pitch -
Display Interface
1x MIPI-DSI (4L, 2.5Gbps/L) / LVDS
1x eDP1.4 (4L)
1x DP1.4/eDP1.2 (4L) (Type-C) -
Display Controller
Dual Display, Max. 2.5K60+2.5K60
Single Display, Max. UW5K60 or 4K60
(Support PQ/HDR10/HDR10+/HLG/CUVA) -
Video-in Interface
2x MIPI-CSI (4L)
(Virtual channel: 6x FHD30) -
Image Signal Processor
1x ISP (3A, NR, AI-FD, LSC, Warp Engine)
Single camera: 16MP @ 30fps -
Video Decode
H.264/H.265/VP9 (4K60)
MPEG4/VP8 (FHD60) -
Video Encode
H.264/H.265 (4K30) -
JPEG Decode
250 MP/s -
JPEG Encode
400 MP/s -
Audio
2x I2S/TDM input
2x I2S/TDM output
2x PDM input
1x PCM input/output -
Integrated Wi-Fi Baseband
WiFi-6 1x1/Bluetooth 5.3 (MT6631X),
WiFi-6E 2x2/Bluetooth 5.3 (MT6637X) -
Security
ARM TrustZone
Security Boot (RSA4096)
Crypto Engine
RNG
Applications
The Genio 520 SoC is built to support an extensive range of IoT applications, ensuring high levels of security, dependable stability, robust performance, and versatile flexibility to address the needs of different use cases.
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Smart Home
Smart Appliances
Smart Fitness
Personal Assistant
Energy Management -
Industrial
Automation
HMI
Gateways
Predictive Maintenance
Vision Inspection -
Smart Retail
POS
AIDC
Inventory Management
Self Checkout
Smart Shelf -
Enterprise
Video Conferencing
Digital Signage
Smart Display
Access Control -
Healthcare
Patient Monitoring
Remote Healthcare
Medical Imaging -
Entertainment
Gaming
Controller
Video Streaming
Media Player -
Education
Interactive Whiteboard
Classroom Analytics
Digital Learning -
Smart Cities
Smart Lighting
Smart Surveillance
Smart Parking
EV Charging
Environmental Monitoring
Operating Systems
The Genio 520 SoC supports multiple operating systems to meet the diverse needs of different application scenarios, software maintenance policies, customization flexibility, and memory footprint constraints, accommodating various levels of system complexity, user interfaces, and development environments.
Evaluation Kits
The Genio 520-EVK (Evaluation Kit) is a fully functional hardware platform designed to comprehensively validate all features of the SoC. Pre-built images of various operating systems are provided for thorough evaluation. The Evaluation Kit facilitates rapid prototyping, accelerates development cycles, and enables performance benchmarking, making it an essential tool for developers to optimize their applications and validate their hardware designs.
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FAQ
What is the longevity and supply plan for Genio 520?
MediaTek provides long-term availability for the Genio 520 to meet industrial and embedded application requirements. The Genio 520 SoC was initially released in Q2/2025 and has a standard product lifecycle of 10 years, with an expected end date in 2035.
Which operating systems are supported by Genio 520?
Genio 520 is officially supported with Android at launch. Support for Yocto and Ubuntu is included in the release roadmap.
What is the AI performance of Genio 520?
The total system AI performance is 10 TOPS, with 9 TOPS provided by the NPU.
Does Genio 520 pin-to-pin compatible with Genio 720?
Yes. Genio 520 is fully pin-to-pin compatible with Genio 720, enabling easy upgrades or migration between the two platforms.
Does Genio 520 pin-to-pin compatible with Genio 510?
No. Genio 520 is not pin-to-pin compatible with Genio 510.
What is the major difference between Genio 520 and Genio G720?
The major differences are primarily in the CPU and ISP:
- CPU
- Genio 520: 2x Cortex-A78 @2.2GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @2.0GHz
- Genio 720: 2x Cortex-A78 @2.6GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @2.0GHz
- ISP
- Genio 520: 1x ISP
- Genio 720: 2x ISP
What is the major upgrade from Genio 510 to Genio 520?
Genio 520 (Genio 2 Series) delivers the following upgrades over Genio 510:
- CPU upgraded from hexa-core (Genio 510) to octa-core (Genio 520) with higher clock rate, providing over 10% improvement in single/multi-core performance
- Major NPU performance and architecture enhancement: from 3.2 TOPS (Genio 510) to 9 TOPS (Genio 520), with GenAI capabilities
- Memory and storage upgraded from LPDDR4/eMMC (Genio 510) to LPDDR5/UFS 3.1 (Genio 520)
- Single display support upgraded from 4K60 to ultrawide 5K60 (5120x2160)
- Optimized for low-power consumption to support mobile IoT applications
- Expanded USB 2.0/3.0 interfaces, all supporting 64 endpoints
- Integrated Wi-Fi 6 (1x1) and Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) options for improved BOM structure (Only enabled on Android only)
- OSM-ready reference design for streamlined development
Does Genio 520 support industrial temperature operation?
Yes. Genio 520 supports both consumer and industrial temperature grades.
- Consumer temperature: -20°C to 95°C (Tj)
- Industrial temperature: -40°C to 105°C (Tj)
Does Genio 520 support RSA3072 secure boot?
Yes. Genio 520 Boot ROM (Root of Trust) supports up to the RSA4096 algorithm. Android currently supports the RSA2048 secure boot, while Yocto, Ubuntu, and AOSP will support the RSA3072 secure boot.
Does Genio 520 ISP support HDR (High Dynamic Range)?
No, Genio 520 ISP does not support HDR.
Does Genio 520 have a built-in HiFi audio DSP?
No, Genio 520 does not have a built-in HiFi audio DSP.
Do all operating systems (Android, Yocto, Ubuntu, AOSP) enable all SoC capabilities?
No, each operating system and release version has a different level of hardware feature enablement. Please refer to the Android and Yocto release notes from MediaTek, or contact the respective open source OS providers (Canonical for Ubuntu, BayLibre for AOSP) to learn the latest software enablement status for the SoC’s hardware capabilities.