MediaTek plans to launch two 64-bit smartphones solutions, the quad-core MT6732 and 8-core MT6752, in the third quarter of 2014, which is one quarter earlier than its original schedule, according to industry sources.

　　The release of MediaTek MT6732 and MT6752 chips will further intensify the competition in the 64-bit segment, which currently accommodates a number of leading players including Qualcomm, Nvidia, Intel, Broadcom and Marvell Technology, the sources indicated.

　　MediaTek's 64-bit CPUs will target the entry-level to mid-range smartphone segment as entry-level and mid-range smartphones are expected to be in large demand in the China and other emerging markets, said the sources.

　　Additionally, 8-core or 64-bit CPUs are also likely to become mainstream technology for entry-level and mid-range smartphones in the second half of 2014, the sources commented.