Samsung recently introduced to the world its new Neo Quantum processor, which will be included in their TVs. You can read more about this device here. In this article, you can find out the technical characteristics of the processor. Now only information is available that the new TV sets will be equipped with Neo Quantum processor 4K and Neo Quantum processor 8K. But the Lite version will be integrated into cheaper models.
Neo Quantum processor 8K vs Quantum Processor 4K vs Quantum Processor 4K Lite
In general, there are three types of parameters for Samsung TVs. And on the basis of this, the processors were selected. These processors differ in that they have three different integrated graphics processors, accordingly, which screen resolution is supported by the TV.
Parameters such as frame rates and screen resolution are important. Another important parameter is the HDMI port standards supported. One thing is certain – the names Neo Quantum processor 8K, Quantum Processor 4K Lite, Quantum Processor 4K Lite are just commercial (marketing) processor names invented by Samsung, they aren’t technological names.
What processor is used in Samsung TV
Table of Neo Quantum processors
| TV Model | Processor | refresh rate | display resolution |
| QN900A | Neo Quantum Processor 8K | 120 | 7,680 x 4,320 |
| QN800A | NeoQuantum Processor 8K | 120 | 7,680 x 4,320 |
| QN90A | Neo Quantum Processor 4K | 120 | 3,840 x 2,160 |
| QN85A | Neo Quantum Processor 4K | 120 | 3,840 x 2,160 |
| QN70A | Neo Quantum Processor 4K | 120 | 3,840 x 2,160 |
| QN60A | Neo Quantum Processor 4K lite | 60 | 3,840 x 2,160 |
| The Frame | Neo Quantum Processor 4K | 120 | 3,840 x 2,160 |
Neo QLED processor in Samsung TVs tech specs
If you want to dig deeper and understand the specification of the processors that Samsung uses, you should pay attention to the fact that their TVs are equipped with the developments of secondary companies. To be more precise, one in particular MediaTek.
If you look at the list of processors manufactured under the name MediaTek, you can easily find among the small number of products those very processors that Samsung bought.
Neo Quantum processor 8K specifications
The Neo Quantum processor 8K is a MediaTek S900 (MT9950) processor. This processor features support for 8K screen resolution. The processor is based on Arm Cortex-A73 cores with a frequency of 1.8GHz, 4 cores, and a graphics processor Arm Mali-G52 MC2 0.8Ghz. With the 96-bit LPDDR4 memory, the processor is able to support a maximum of 8.5GB of memory, the memory runs at 3.7GHz.
Neo Quantum processor 4K specifications
The Neo Quantum processor 4K provides a frame rate of 120 per second. There are two basic processors with such specs – MT9613, MT9612made by MediaTek.
Those are basic CPUs, for large TV makers can produce processor modifications. For example, the QN90A TV model supports the broadcast standard ATSC 3.0. This TV uses a modification of the processor specifically designed for Samsung.
| MT9950 (S900) | MT9613 | MT9612 | |
| Processor | |||
| CPU Type | Arm Cortex-A73 | Arm Cortex-A73 | Arm Cortex-A55 |
| CPU bit | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Cores | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| CPU Frequency GHz | 1.8 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| GPU Type | GPU Mali-G52 MC2 | GPU Mali-G52 MC1 | GPU Mali-G52 MC1 |
| GPU Frequency GHz | 0.8 | ||
| Memory | 96bit LPDDR4 | 64b DDR3 | |
| Memory Frequency GHz | 3.7 | ||
| max memory GB | 8.5 | 2 | |
| Demod | ATSC, ATSC 3.0, DTMB, DVB, ISDB-T | ATSC, DTMB, DVB, ISDB-T | ATSC, DTMB, DVB, ISDB-T |
| Display | |||
| Max Display Resolution: | 3840 x 2160 (4K), 7680 x 4320 (8K) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) |
| HDR Standards | BBC HLG, HDR10 (SMPTE2084), Dolby Vision HDR, Technicolor/Philips JHDR (ESTI TS 103 433), HDR10+ | BBC HLG, HDR10 (SMPTE2084), Dolby Vision HDR, Technicolor/Philips JHDR (ESTI TS 103 433), HDR10+, China HDR (Preliminary Support) | BBC HLG, HDR10 (SMPTE2084), Dolby Vision HDR, Technicolor/Philips JHDR (ESTI TS 103 433), HDR10+, China HDR (Preliminary Support) |
| Video Decoding | HEVC: 8K@60Hz, VP9: 8K@30, H.264: 8K@30Hz, AV1: 8K@30Hz, AVS2: 4K@60Hz | AV1, AVS2, HEVC, VP9, H.264, SHVC 4K60@10bit, H.264 | AV1, AVS2, HEVC, VP9, H.264, SHVC 4K60@10bit, H.264 |
| Max Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Interfaces | HDMI 2.0/1.4 with HDCP 2.2, HDMI 2.1a, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, PCI-Express | HDMI 2.0/1.4 with HDCP 2.2, HDMI 2.1a, USB 2.0 | HDMI 2.0/1.4 with HDCP 2.2, HDMI 2.1a, USB 2.0 |
| Audio | |||
| Audio Decoding | Dolby Atmos, DTS Master HD, DTS Virtual X | Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual X | Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual X |
| Microphones | 4X Directional Mic | 4X Directional Mic | 4X Directional Mic |
| AI | |||
| Integrated AI Processor | Yes | Yes | |
| Max Performance | 1.6TOPS | 1.0TOPS | |
| AI Voice | Cortex-M4 with DSP | Cortex-M4 with DSP | |
| MediaTek Technologies | MEMC 4K120Hz, AI-PQ, AI-SR, AI-Voice | MEMC 4K120Hz, AI-PQ, AI-SR, AI-Voice | 4K60 MEMC, AI-PQ, AI-AQ, AI-Voice, SDR to HDR, Scene Detection |
Neo Quantum processor 4K Lite
Neo Quantum processor 4K Lite includes a graphics processor that supports 60Hz. These are the most affordable processors as they are much cheaper. Samsung uses an MT9602 processor in QN60A series TVs.
The Neo Quantum processor 4K Lite uses four Arm Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5GHz. GPU processor Arm Mali-G52 2EE MC1. Supported memory is 48bit DDR3. The maximum amount of supported memory is 2GB. HDMI 2.1a ports are also supported.
