Overview

¿ìèÊÓÆµ Lumex Compute Subsystem platform:
Intelligence and efficiency redefined for on-device AI


¿ìèÊÓÆµ Lumex Compute Subsystem (CSS) Platform is an advanced subsystem designed to bring AI-first experiences directly to consumers. It combines new leading-edge CPU clusters, a revolutionary GPU, an ultra-efficient system interconnect, and the latest ¿ìèÊÓÆµ physical implementations with seamless software integration, all designed to support heterogeneous AI compute at scale.

¿ìèÊÓÆµ Lumex CSS Platform redefines mobile performance, developer agility, and consumer experience by making AI pervasive and accessible, from flagship devices to cost-sensitive tiers.


 
Use cases

AI at your fingertips: Real-world on-device intelligence that¡¯s always ready

Enhanced photography, immersive gaming, smart assistants, and real-time translation now run on device with low latency, strong privacy, and efficient power use.

Smart AI-powered photography

AI-powered vision technology that automatically applies creative filters while intelligently editing and correcting details to deliver the perfect shot every time.

¿ìèÊÓÆµ Lumex CSS platform - Use Case | Smart Photagraphy scenarios | Desktop view

Immersive graphics for mobile gaming

Immersive, rich gaming is now possible on mobile devices thanks to the ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Mali G1 GPU with ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Ray Tracing v2 (RTUv2), delivering smooth, high-fidelity graphics with exceptional power efficiency. Built on ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Lumex, this experience brings optimized, high-end visual performance to mobile devices ¡ª anytime, anywhere.

¿ìèÊÓÆµ Lumex CSS platform - Use Case | Gaming scenarios | Desktop view

Context-aware personal AI assistant

Make your day run smoother with AI that proactively manages tasks, optimizes schedules, suggests faster routes, and surfaces timely app interactions. Running entirely on device with minimal power usage, ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Lumex CSS enables an intelligent, battery-efficient experience that feels like a personal assistant in your pocket.

¿ìèÊÓÆµ Lumex CSS platform - Use Case | AI assistant scenarios | Desktop view

On-device real-time voice translation

Speak naturally, understand instantly. ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Lumex CSS enables seamless, secure, real-time voice translation directly on the device, delivering fast, private, and always available communication¡ªeven without internet access.

¿ìèÊÓÆµ Lumex CSS platform - Use Case | Translation scenarios | Desktop view
¿ìèÊÓÆµ Lumex CSS platform - Use Case | Smart Photagraphy scenarios | Desktop view

Why choose ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Lumex CSS

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A unified subsystem across device tiers

A holistic CPU, GPU, and system architecture designed to scale consistently from mid-range to premium smartphones.

AI Inference

AI-first performance efficiency

Delivers up to 5¡Á AI performance uplift within the same power budget through system-wide optimization.1

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Advanced mobile graphics at scale

Up to 2¡Á ray tracing performance, enabling high-quality immersive mobile gaming experiences across the ecosystem.2

Benefits

Built for AI performance, efficiency, and scale

  • Faster on-device AI with real-time responsiveness:

    Up to 5¡Á uplift in machine learning tasks enables low-latency, on-device intelligence.

  • Longer battery life for AI-heavy workloads:

    Up to 3¡Á energy savings compared to previous generations.

  • Reduced development time and faster launches:

    Ready-to-use physical designs accelerate time to market.

  • Improved developer productivity:

    Integrated tools for profiling, debugging, and optimizing AI applications.

¿ìèÊÓÆµ Lumex Benefits
Inside Lumex

The building blocks of ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Lumex CSS platform

The ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Lumex CSS Platform integrates advanced CPUs, GPUs, interconnect, and system IP to accelerate next-generation AI workloads on mobile. Together, these components deliver exceptional performance, energy efficiency, and developer-ready scalability across flagship to mainstream devices.

Dedicated AI compute acceleration

Dedicated AI compute acceleration

Built on C1 CPUs with ¿ìèÊÓÆµ SME2 for dedicated AI compute.

AI-enhanced graphics performance

AI-enhanced graphics performance

Includes the ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Mali-G1 GPU with Ray Tracing v2 for AI-enhanced visuals.

Unified AI software readiness

Unified AI software readiness

AI readiness enabled by ¿ìèÊÓÆµ KleidiAI and unified developer tools.

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Success Stories

Ecosystem and partner collaborations

See how innovative partners such as Google, Alipay, vivo, and OPPO are collaborating with ¿ìèÊÓÆµ to accelerate on-device AI innovation.

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Developer

Build next-gen mobile AI with ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Lumex CSS

Access key tools and SDKs to optimize generative AI and image super-resolution on ¿ìèÊÓÆµ-based devices.

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Accelerate AI on ¿ìèÊÓÆµ devices with SME2

Explore developer resources for deploying on-device generative AI using ¿ìèÊÓÆµ-optimized toolchains and models.

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Master AI with SME2 on ¿ìèÊÓÆµ CPUs

Dive into the SME2 Programmer¡¯s Guide and learn how to leverage SME2 for high-throughput, low-latency AI acceleration¡ªright on the CPU.

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Optimize code with ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Performance Studio

Leverage powerful profiling tools like Streamline and Performance Advisor, optimized specifically for GPU & CPU architectures, to identify bottlenecks, boost FPS, reduce power consumption, and enhance user experiences.

Talk with an expert

Learn how ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Lumex CSS can help you create superior AI experiences on consumer devices.

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Key takeaways

  • Lumex CSS enables AI-first computing on mobile and PC with integrated CPU, GPU, interconnect, and unified software.

  • It delivers up to 5x faster machine learning performance under the same power budget.

  • Power efficiency improvements provide up to 3x energy savings.

  • Features, such as Mali G1-Ultra GPU, can deliver 2x ray-tracing performance for mobile gaming.

FAQs

FAQs

What is the ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Lumex CSS?

¿ìèÊÓÆµ Lumex CSS is designed for AI-first smartphones. It integrates ¿ìèÊÓÆµv9.3-A CPUs with , a Mali GPU with Ray Tracing v2, and unified software tools to enable real-time, on-device intelligence.

How does ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Lumex CSS improve mobile AI performance?

¿ìèÊÓÆµ Lumex CSS Platform delivers up to 5x uplift in machine learning performance and 3x greater energy efficiency compared to previous generations, enabling always-on AI features, faster photo processing, and real-time user interactions.

What are the main components of ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Lumex CSS? What CPUs are included?

  • ¿ìèÊÓÆµv9.3-A CPUs with SME2 for vectorized AI compute.
  • Mali GPU with Ray Tracing v2 for high-end graphics and AI-enhanced visuals.
  • New optimized System IP: Re-designed System Interconnect (SI) and optimized System Memory Management Unit (MMU).
  • Kleidi AI Software for developer-ready AI workflows.
  • Unified telemetry tools for real-time system insights.
  • Ready-to-use physical implementations for reduced time to market.

What are real-world use cases of ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Lumex CSS in consumer devices?

¿ìèÊÓÆµ Lumex CSS powers a range of AI-first experiences in smartphones and mobile devices. Real-world use cases include:

  • AI-enhanced photography: Automatically adjust lighting, remove blur, and enhance image quality in real time.
  • On-device fitness coaching: Guide workouts and monitor performance with AI-driven motion tracking and analysis.
  • Voice assistants and translators: Enable real-time translation and personalized voice interaction without relying on the cloud.
  • Intelligent productivity tools: Support AI-generated content, music creation, and real-time text enhancements directly on the device.

These applications demonstrate how ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Lumex CSS enables fast, private, and immersive AI features directly on consumer devices, no cloud dependency required.

What's the difference between ¿ìèÊÓÆµ Lumex CSS and previous ¿ìèÊÓÆµ compute subsystem?

¿ìèÊÓÆµ Lumex CSS introduces ¿ìèÊÓÆµv9.3-A CPUs, SME2, and the Mali G1 GPUs with advanced ray tracing. These compute components are integrated with the new re-designed SI L1 system interconnect and optimized system memory management unit. It also features unified developer tools and ready-to-use implementations, dramatically reducing complexity and development cycles.

How do I start building with SME2 and Kleidi?

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  1. Compared to previous generation. Testing done internally, Jan 15-March 30, 2025; actual results may vary.

  2. Compared to previous generation. Testing done internally, March, 2025; actual results may vary.