MediaTek's new MT8196 chip shows strong performance in Chromebook benchmark tests

A new MediaTek chip, the MT8196, has shown strong performance in Geekbench tests, indicating it may be one of the fastest processors for Chromebooks in 2025. This ARM-based chip, likely a modified Dimensity 9400, outperformed current top Chromebooks powered by Intel Core Ultra 7. While the MT8196 shows promise, its success may depend on the release of Intel's Panther Lake chips. Google is expected to announce new Chromebook models in the spring.