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MediaTek Genio 700 (MT8390)

High-end IOT platform for rich multimedia and edge AI applications

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Table of Contents
  • Overview
  • Block Diagram
  • Specifications
  • Documentation
  • Applications
  • Operating Systems
  • Evaluation Kits
  • Partner Boards
  • Companion Modules
  • FAQ

Overview

The MediaTek Genio 700 is a high-performance edge AI platform for demanding IoT applications, that is pin-to-pin compatible with the mainstream Genio 510 platform, offering a seamless upgrade path. It provides a strong computing capability with an octa-core CPU cluster, consisting of 2x Arm Cortex-A78 and 6x Arm Cortex-A55 cores; an upgraded Arm Mali G57 MC3 GPU and an integrated 5th generation MediaTek NPU (Neural Processing Unit) capable of 4 TOPS for edge AI acceleration. 

Rich multimedia applications such as smart retail, smart home, transportation, healthcare, entertainment, education, industrial and enterprise are supported by dual display capability, integrated camera ISP supporting up to 32MP@30fps, 4K video decode/encode and an integrated HiFi 5 DSP for audio algorithm processing. Low power consumption is assured by implementation on an advanced 6nm process technology.

With a rich I/O capability that includes PCIe 2.0, multiple USB and GbE MAC, and multiple UART/I2C/SPI connections, the Genio 700 provides a flexible and scalable platform for many applications. Various wireless connectivity options are supporting with external combo chips and modules including Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 support. Android, IoT Yocto, and Ubuntu OS support provides developers with the flexibility to create scalable IoT and intelligent embedded solutions.

  • Power-Efficient Edge AI Platform

    2x Arm Cortex-A78 + 6x Arm Cortex-A55 deliver high performance and power efficiency, built on TSMC 6nm process

  • Advanced AI and Neural Processing

    Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU and advanced multimedia pipelines support up to Ultrawide 5K display and 4K video codecs

  • Advanced Multimedia and Graphics

    Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU and advanced multimedia pipelines support up to dual 4K display and 4K video codecs

Block Diagram Expand PNG SVG

The block diagram provides a comprehensive overview of the functional blocks and interfaces of Genio 700, as well as the companion chipset that complements this SoC.

Genio 700 Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Genio 700 Block Diagram

Specifications

  • Process node

    6nm
  • Processor (CPU)

    2x Arm Cortex-A78 2.2GHz
    6x Arm Cortex-A55 2.0GHz
  • Graphics Processor (GPU)

    Arm Mali-G57 MC3 950MHz
    OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan 1.1, OpenCL 2.2
  • Neural Processing Unit (NPU)

    5th-Gen NPU 4.0 TOPS (1x MDLA3.0 + 1x Tensilica VP6)
  • Audio DSP

    Tensilica HiFi 5
  • Memory and Type

    x32 LP4X-3733 (up to 8GB)
    x64 LP4X-3733 (up to 8GB)
  • Storage Type

    eMMC 5.1
    SD 3.0
    SPI-NOR
  • Input/Output

    2x USB 2.0 (Host/Device)
    1x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Host/Device)
    1x GbE MAC (TSN)
    1x PCIe 2.0 (1L, RC)
    4x UART
    5x I2C, 2x I2C/I3C
    6x SPI Master
    4x PWM
  • Temperature

    Consumer: -20°C to 95°C (Tj)
    Industrial: -40°C to 105°C (Tj)
  • Package Type

    VFBGA
  • Package Dimension

    15 x 15 x 0.9mm, 0.4mm ball pitch
  • Display Interface

    2x MIPI-DSI (4L, 1.2Gbps/L)
    1x eDP 1.4 (4L)
    1x DP 1.4 (4L)
    1x HDMI 2.0
  • Display Controller

    Dual Display, Max. 4K60+4K30
    Single Display, Max. 4K60
    (Support PQ/HDR10/HDR10+/HLG)
  • Video-in Interface

    2x MIPI CSI-2 (4L)
    (Virtual Channel: 8x FHD30)
  • Image Signal Processor

    2x ISP (3A, NR, AI-FD, LSC, HDR, Warp Engine)
    Single camera: 32MP @ 30fps
    Dual camera: 16MP + 16MP @ 30fps
  • Video Decode

    H.264/H.265/VP9/AV1 (4K75)
  • Video Encode

    H.264/H.265 (4K30)
  • JPEG Decode

    250 MP/s
  • JPEG Encode

    250 MP/s
  • Audio

    2x I2S/TDM input
    2x I2S/TDM output
    4x PDM input
    1x PCM input/output
    1x SPDIF input, 1x SPDIF output
  • Security

    ARM TrustZone
    Security Boot (RSA4096)
    Crypto Engine
    RNG

Applications

The Genio 700 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.

  • Platform applications

    Smart Home

    Smart Appliances
    Smart Fitness
    Personal Assistant
    Energy Management

  • Platform applications

    Industrial

    Automation
    HMI
    Gateways
    Predictive Maintenance
    Vision Inspection

  • Platform applications

    Smart Retail

    POS
    AIDC
    Inventory Management
    Self Checkout
    Smart Shelf

  • Platform applications

    Enterprise

    Video Conferencing
    Digital Signage
    Smart Display
    Access Control

  • Platform applications

    Healthcare

    Patient Monitoring
    Remote Healthcare
    Medical Imaging

  • Platform applications

    Entertainment

    Gaming
    Controller
    Video Streaming
    Media Player

  • Platform applications

    Education

    Interactive Whiteboard
    Classroom Analytics
    Digital Learning

  • Platform applications

    Smart Cities

    Smart Lighting
    Smart Surveillance
    Smart Parking
    EV Charging
    Environmental Monitoring

Operating Systems

The Genio 700 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.

  • Android
    Android logo
  • Yocto
    Yocto logo
  • Ubuntu
    Ubuntu logo
  • AOSP
    AOSP logo

Evaluation Kits

The Genio 700-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.

Product Features Purchase
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Genio 700-EVK Product Image
Genio 700-EVK User Guide
Features
  • 8GB of LPDDR4x
  • 64GB eMMC onboard
  • Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) wireless connectivity
  • 2x MIPI CSI connectors with 13MP and 8MP cameras
  • 2x USB 2.0 ports
  • 1x Micro SD card slot
  • 1x HDMI Tx port
  • 1x RJ45 Fast Ethernet
  • 40-pin GPIO
  • A 7-inch Full HD LCM touch panel
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FAQ

What is the longevity and supply plan for Genio 700?

MediaTek provides long-term availability for the Genio 700 to meet industrial and embedded application requirements. The Genio 700 SoC was initially released in Q1/2023 and has a standard product lifecycle of 10 years, with an expected end date in 2033.

Which operating systems are supported by Genio 700?

Genio 700 is officially supported with Android and Yocto from MediaTek. Support for Ubuntu and AOSP is provided through our partners.

Are all hardware features of Genio 700 supported under every OS?

No. The level of hardware feature support depends on the specific operating system, software stack, and frameworks in use. Please confirm the details of the OS in use.

Where can I find the AI performance results of Genio 700?

AI performance results for Genio 700 are available at the ETH Zurich AI Benchmark, which provides test scores and comparisons for popular AI models. 

Are Genio 700 kernel drivers upstreamed to mainline Linux?

Many Genio 700 drivers are continuously upstreamed through cooperation with partners and the open-source community. Mainline Linux boots successfully and Kernel CI is used for ongoing integrity validation.

Are there any important Genio 700 kernel drivers that cannot be upstreamed?

Yes. Some drivers cannot be upstreamed.

  • Video (stateful) drivers: These rely on a userspace driver (VPUD) and will not be upstreamed.
  • ISP drivers: These are MediaTek proprietary driver and will not be upstreamed.
  • NPU drivers: These are MediaTek proprietary driver and will not be upstreamed.
  • GPU drivers: These are third-party IP and will not be upstreamed by MediaTek.
Are there any open-source solutions for video and GPU acceleration?

Yes. There are community-maintained open-source drivers available, such as stateless video codec drivers and the Panfrost GPU driver (for Arm Mali GPUs). Our software partners, like Collabora, may provide professional support and long-term maintenance services to enable these solutions for your projects. Please note that feature coverage and stability may differ from proprietary drivers.

Does Genio 700 pin-to-pin compatible with Genio 510?

Yes. Genio 700 is fully pin-to-pin compatible with Genio 510, enabling easy upgrades or migration between the two platforms.

Does Genio 700 pin-to-pin compatible with Genio 720?

No. Genio 700 is not pin-to-pin compatible with Genio 720.

What is the major difference between Genio 700 and Genio 510?

The major differences are in the computing power of CPU, GPU, and NPU. 

  • CPU
    • Genio 700: 2x Cortex-A78 2.2GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 2.0GHz
    • Genio 510: 2x Cortex-A78 2.0GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 2.0GHz
  • GPU
    • Genio 700: Mali-G57 MC3 GPU
    • Genio 510: Mali-G57 MC2 GPU
  • NPU
    • Genio 700: 4.0 TOPS
    • Genio 510: 3.2 TOPS
Does Genio 700 support industrial temperature operation?

Yes. Genio 700 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 700 support RSA3072 secure boot?

Yes. Genio 700 Boot ROM (Root of Trust) supports up to the RSA4096 algorithm. Android currently supports the RSA2048 secure boot, while Yocto, Ubuntu, and AOSP support the RSA3072 secure boot.

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.

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