MediaTek has announced its new MT8176 system-on-chip was selected to power Asustek Computer's recently-released tablet.

The Asus ZenPad 3S 10 integrates the multi-core architecture of MediaTek's MT6176 that combines two ARM Cortex-A72 cores and four ARM Cortex-A53 cores to provide superior performance with greater power efficiency, according to MediaTek. The SoC's performance is further enhanced by a dual-channel DRAM interface. With Imagination Technologies' PowerVR GX6250 GPU and a proven multi-standard video codec, the SoC is capable of meeting the growing demand for 4K Ultra HD content on mobile devices, MediaTek said.

"With MT8176, MediaTek is bringing consumers 4K capabilities and TV-like viewing experiences to their mobile devices, a major step forward for the industry," said Joe Chen , executive VP and co-COO for MediaTek. "As users demand more and more from their mobile video, browsing experiences and battery life, we continue to innovate and lead the market."

MT8176 also strengthens the Asus ZenPad's multimedia features with unique display quality. MediaTek's MiraVision brings the picture quality of premium TVs to the ZenPad 3S 10 with highly flexible color, optimized scaling, smart sharpness and dynamic contrast.

"Asustek is pleased to continue its longstanding partnership with MediaTek by once again delivering cutting-edge technology to consumers around the world," said Rangoon Chang, GM of mobile computing business unit 2 at Asustek. "This close collaboration helped us to develop the premium ZenPad 3S 10, our best-ever ZenPad for entertainment."

MediaTek SoCs are selected by global manufacturers to power their premium devices. Recent examples include Amazon's Fire TV streaming media player (MT8173) and the Sony Xperia XA (MediaTek Helio P10) smartphone. MT8176 is the latest from MediaTek selected to power the ZenPad.