# 5G Laptop Partnerships MediaTek Released a New Laptop Chip Through a Partnership with Intel By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-08-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5g-laptop1 References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/intel-teams-with-mediatek-on-5-g-chips-for-laptops-100004187.html) & [intel](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/homepage.html) MediaTek revealed its first-ever 5G laptop chip, named the 'T700 5G' which will power next-gen Intel laptops. The 5G laptop chip was made possible through a partnership between MediaTek and Intel. Intel also stated that it has been prioritizing system integration, as well as enhancing platform optimization for a 5G chip. The T700 chip will feature will support 5G calls, without needing a 4G LTE network. MediaTek also stated the new chip is extremely power efficient, which means that it can perform without draining a laptop battery while using 5G. The chip will also have support for Sub-6 5G technology, which MediaTek indicated it tested 5G calls without using a 4G LTE network. The partnership will release more chips in the future. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **5G Laptop Chips:** The development of 5G laptop chips for laptops presents an opportunity for manufacturers to create devices with faster connectivity and improved power efficiency. - **System Integration:** Intel's prioritization of system integration for the T700 chip presents an opportunity for further collaboration with MediaTek and other companies to create new systems and devices. - **Sub-6 5G Technology:** The inclusion of Sub-6 5G technology in the T700 chip opens up opportunities for testing and development of applications and services that take advantage of the faster network speeds. ### Who This Affects Most - **Laptop Manufacturing:** Laptop manufacturers can leverage 5G chips to create devices with faster connectivity and longer battery life, opening up new market opportunities and differentiating their products from competitors. - **Telecommunications:** As 5G becomes more widely adopted, telecommunications companies can use the development of 5G chips to offer new services and applications tailored to businesses and consumers. - **Chip Manufacturing:** The partnership between MediaTek and Intel to develop the T700 chip presents opportunities for further collaboration and innovation in the chip manufacturing ecosystem. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered 5G Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapdragon-x70.md) - [Productive 5G Connectivity Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-book-3-go-5g.md) - [Laptop Efficiency-Accelerating Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qualcomm-snapdragon-x2-plus.md) - [Hybrid Lifestyle Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-30-xe-5g-smartphone.md) - [Next-Gen TV Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentonic-800.md) - [New Computer Processor Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-swift-16-ai.md) - [AI-Powered Laptop Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-2.md) - [High-Performance Laptop Chipsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intel-panther-lake.md) - [Slim 5G Connectivity Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-book2-go-5g.md)