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'''A12Z Bionic''' is a {{arch|64}} [[octa-core]] [[ARM]] mobile [[system on a chip]] introduced by [[Apple]] in early [[2020]] as a successor to the {{\\|A12X}}.
 
'''A12Z Bionic''' is a {{arch|64}} [[octa-core]] [[ARM]] mobile [[system on a chip]] introduced by [[Apple]] in early [[2020]] as a successor to the {{\\|A12X}}.
  
 
== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
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Fabricated on [[TSMC]] [[7 nm process]] (presumably) and integrating [at least] 10 billion [[transistors]], the A12Z (presumably) features four [[big cores|big]] {{apple|Vortex|l=arch}} cores <!-- operating at up to TBD GHz --> along with four [[little cores|little]] {{apple|Tempest|l=arch}} high-efficiency cores. If similar to the A12X, then eight cores can operate concurrently.  
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Fabricated on the [[TSMC]] [[7 nm process]] and integrating at least 10 billion [[transistors]], the A12Z features four [[big cores|big]] {{apple|Vortex|l=arch}} cores along with four [[little cores|little]] {{apple|Tempest|l=arch}} high-efficiency cores. Like the {{\\|A12X}} all CPU cores can operate concurrently.  
  
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The A12Z features an Apple-designed graphics processor that is said to deliver twice the performance of the {{\\|A10X}}, and Apple's [[neural processor]] makes its third appearance in an A_X-series chip.
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The A12Z features an Apple-designed graphics processor, Apple's [[neural processor]], an improved thermal architecture, and "tuned performance controllers."
  
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:[[File:A12Z.png| 575px| Apple A12Z]]
  
 
== ISP ==
 
== ISP ==
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The A12Z likely incorporates an Apple [[image signal processor]]... something has to be processing the LiDAR data .
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The A12Z incorporates an Apple [[image signal processor]] with depth engine.
  
 
== Integrated Graphics ==
 
== Integrated Graphics ==
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The A12Z's Apple-designed graphics processor is an eight-core design. It is unclear the extent to which these GPU cores differ from the {{\\|A12X}}.
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The A12Z's Apple-designed graphics processor is an eight-core design, a 14% increase over the {{\\|A12X}}'s seven-core GPU.
  
 
== Neural Engine ==
 
== Neural Engine ==
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The A12X chip features a [[neural engine]]. It is unclear the extent to which this neural engine differs from the {{\\|A12X}}.
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Continuing the 'Bionic' namesake, the A12Z features a [[neural engine]] similar if not identical to that on the {{\\|A12X}}.
  
 
== Utilizing devices ==
 
== Utilizing devices ==
 
* [[used by::iPad Pro 11" (2nd gen)]]
 
* [[used by::iPad Pro 11" (2nd gen)]]
 
* [[used by::iPad Pro 12.9" (4th gen)]]
 
* [[used by::iPad Pro 12.9" (4th gen)]]
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* [[used by::Mac mini Developer Transition Kit]]
  
 
== Bibliography ==
 
== Bibliography ==
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* Apple Website, March 18, 2020.
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* Apple website [https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/specs/ specs page] and [https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/03/apple-unveils-new-ipad-pro-with-lidar-scanner-and-trackpad-support-in-ipados/ press release], March 18, 2020.
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* [https://www.anandtech.com/show/15634/apple-unveils-new-ipad-pro-a12z-bionic-camera-w-depth-sensor-for-ar-keyboard-w-trackpad Anandtech article], March 18, 2020.

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A12Z Bionic
General Info
DesignerApple
ManufacturerTSMC
Model NumberA12Z Bionic
Part NumberTBD
MarketMobile
IntroductionMarch 18, 2020 (announced)
March 25, 2020 (launched)
General Specs
FamilyAx
Frequency2,500 MHz (big), 1,590 MHz (little)
Microarchitecture
ISAARMv8.3 (ARM)
Core NameVortex, Tempest
Process7 nm
Transistors10,000,000,000+
TechnologyCMOS
Die122 mm²+
N/A × N/A
Word Size64 bit
Cores8
Threads8
Multiprocessing
Max SMP1-Way (Uniprocessor)
Succession
Contemporary
A13
M1

A12Z Bionic is a 64-bit octa-core ARM mobile system on a chip introduced by Apple in early 2020 as a successor to the A12X.

Overview[edit]

Fabricated on the TSMC 7 nm process and integrating at least 10 billion transistors, the A12Z features four big Vortex cores along with four little Tempest high-efficiency cores. Like the A12X all CPU cores can operate concurrently.

The A12Z features an Apple-designed graphics processor, Apple's neural processor, an improved thermal architecture, and "tuned performance controllers."


Apple A12Z

ISP[edit]

The A12Z incorporates an Apple image signal processor with depth engine.

Integrated Graphics[edit]

The A12Z's Apple-designed graphics processor is an eight-core design, a 14% increase over the A12X's seven-core GPU.

Neural Engine[edit]

Continuing the 'Bionic' namesake, the A12Z features a neural engine similar if not identical to that on the A12X.

Utilizing devices[edit]

  • iPad Pro 11" (2nd gen)
  • iPad Pro 12.9" (4th gen)
  • Mac mini Developer Transition Kit

Bibliography[edit]

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