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{{chip | {{chip | ||
|name=A12X Bionic | |name=A12X Bionic | ||
− | |no image= | + | |no image=Yes |
|designer=Apple | |designer=Apple | ||
|manufacturer=TSMC | |manufacturer=TSMC | ||
|model number=A12X Bionic | |model number=A12X Bionic | ||
− | |part number= | + | |part number=T8027 |
|market=Mobile | |market=Mobile | ||
− | |||
|first announced=October 30, 2018 | |first announced=October 30, 2018 | ||
|first launched=November 7, 2018 | |first launched=November 7, 2018 | ||
|family=Ax | |family=Ax | ||
− | |frequency= | + | |frequency=2,500 MHz (big) |
+ | |frequency 2=1,590 MHz (little) | ||
|isa=ARMv8.3 | |isa=ARMv8.3 | ||
|isa family=ARM | |isa family=ARM | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|core name=Vortex | |core name=Vortex | ||
|core name 2=Tempest | |core name 2=Tempest | ||
+ | |core name 3=Chinook | ||
|process=7 nm | |process=7 nm | ||
− | |transistors= | + | |transistors=10,000,000,000 |
|technology=CMOS | |technology=CMOS | ||
− | |die area= | + | |die area=122 mm² |
|die length=N/A | |die length=N/A | ||
− | |die width=N/A | + | |die width=N/A |
|word size=64 bit | |word size=64 bit | ||
|core count=8 | |core count=8 | ||
|thread count=8 | |thread count=8 | ||
|max cpus=1 | |max cpus=1 | ||
− | |predecessor=A10X | + | |predecessor=A10X |
|predecessor link=apple/ax/a10x | |predecessor link=apple/ax/a10x | ||
− | |successor= | + | |successor=A12Z |
− | |successor link=apple/ax/ | + | |successor link=apple/ax/a12z |
+ | |contemporary=A12 | ||
+ | |contemporary link=apple/ax/a12 | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | '''A12X Bionic''' is a {{arch|64}} [[ | + | '''A12X Bionic''', also known as Apple H11G and codenamed Aruba, is a {{arch|64}} [[octa-core]] [[ARM]] mobile [[system on a chip]] introduced by [[Apple]] in late [[2018]] as a successor to the {{\\|A10X}}. |
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
− | + | Fabricated on [[TSMC]] [[7 nm process]] and integrating over 10 billion [[transistors]], the A12X features four [[big cores|big]] {{apple|Vortex|l=arch}} cores <!-- operating at up to 2.4 GHz --> along with four [[little cores|little]] {{apple|Tempest|l=arch}} high-efficiency cores. Apple claims that single-core performance is 35% faster than the {{\\|A10X}}, while the increased core count improves multi-core performance by up to 90%. All eight cores can operate concurrently. | |
− | Fabricated on [[TSMC]] [[7 nm process]] and integrating over 10 billion [[transistors]], the A12X features four [[big cores|big]] {{apple|Vortex|l=arch}} cores <!-- operating at up to 2.4 GHz --> along with four [[little cores|little]] {{apple|Tempest|l=arch}} high-efficiency cores. Apple claims | ||
− | The A12X features an Apple-designed graphics processor that is said to deliver | + | The A12X features an Apple-designed graphics processor that is said to deliver twice the performance of the {{\\|A10X}}, and Apple's [[neural processor]] makes its first appearance in an A_X-series chip. |
− | + | :[[File:A12X.png|575px|Apple A12X]] | |
== ISP == | == ISP == | ||
− | The | + | The A12X incorporates Apple's [[image signal processor]] (ISP), codename Petra. The ISP is said to deliver a faster depth engine and improved video processor. |
== Integrated Graphics == | == Integrated Graphics == | ||
− | The | + | The A12X incorporates an Apple-designed graphics processor which features tessellation, multi-layer rendering, and lossless memory compression. The GPU is a seven-core design and is said to deliver twice the performance of the {{\\|A10X}}. Apple characterizes this as "Xbox One S-class graphics performance". |
== Neural Engine == | == Neural Engine == | ||
− | The | + | The A12X chip features a [[neural engine]] codenamed Quin. The engine is capable of processing 5 trillion 8-bit operations per second, identical to the A12. Apple states this is an 8-core design, an increase from the {{\\|A11}}'s dual-core NPU. |
== Utilizing devices == | == Utilizing devices == |
Latest revision as of 20:45, 18 March 2020
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A12X Bionic | |
General Info | |
Designer | Apple |
Manufacturer | TSMC |
Model Number | A12X Bionic |
Part Number | T8027 |
Market | Mobile |
Introduction | October 30, 2018 (announced) November 7, 2018 (launched) |
General Specs | |
Family | Ax |
Frequency | 2,500 MHz (big), 1,590 MHz (little) |
Microarchitecture | |
ISA | ARMv8.3 (ARM) |
Core Name | Vortex, Tempest, Chinook |
Process | 7 nm |
Transistors | 10,000,000,000 |
Technology | CMOS |
Die | 122 mm² N/A × N/A |
Word Size | 64 bit |
Cores | 8 |
Threads | 8 |
Multiprocessing | |
Max SMP | 1-Way (Uniprocessor) |
Succession | |
Contemporary | |
A12 |
A12X Bionic, also known as Apple H11G and codenamed Aruba, is a 64-bit octa-core ARM mobile system on a chip introduced by Apple in late 2018 as a successor to the A10X.
Overview[edit]
Fabricated on TSMC 7 nm process and integrating over 10 billion transistors, the A12X features four big Vortex cores along with four little Tempest high-efficiency cores. Apple claims that single-core performance is 35% faster than the A10X, while the increased core count improves multi-core performance by up to 90%. All eight cores can operate concurrently.
The A12X features an Apple-designed graphics processor that is said to deliver twice the performance of the A10X, and Apple's neural processor makes its first appearance in an A_X-series chip.
ISP[edit]
The A12X incorporates Apple's image signal processor (ISP), codename Petra. The ISP is said to deliver a faster depth engine and improved video processor.
Integrated Graphics[edit]
The A12X incorporates an Apple-designed graphics processor which features tessellation, multi-layer rendering, and lossless memory compression. The GPU is a seven-core design and is said to deliver twice the performance of the A10X. Apple characterizes this as "Xbox One S-class graphics performance".
Neural Engine[edit]
The A12X chip features a neural engine codenamed Quin. The engine is capable of processing 5 trillion 8-bit operations per second, identical to the A12. Apple states this is an 8-core design, an increase from the A11's dual-core NPU.
Utilizing devices[edit]
- iPad Pro 11"
- iPad Pro 12.9" (3rd gen)
Bibliography[edit]
- Apple Keynote. (October 30, 2018). Apple Special Event.
core count | 8 + |
core name | Vortex +, Tempest + and Chinook + |
designer | Apple + |
die area | 122 mm² (0.189 in², 1.22 cm², 122,000,000 µm²) + |
family | Ax + |
first announced | October 30, 2018 + |
first launched | November 7, 2018 + |
full page name | apple/ax/a12x + |
instance of | microprocessor + |
isa | ARMv8.3 + |
isa family | ARM + |
ldate | November 7, 2018 + |
manufacturer | TSMC + |
market segment | Mobile + |
max cpu count | 1 + |
model number | A12X Bionic + |
name | A12X Bionic + |
part number | T8027 + |
process | 7 nm (0.007 μm, 7.0e-6 mm) + |
smp max ways | 1 + |
technology | CMOS + |
thread count | 8 + |
transistor count | 10,000,000,000 + |
used by | iPad Pro 11" + and iPad Pro 12.9" (3rd gen) + |
word size | 64 bit (8 octets, 16 nibbles) + |