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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}}. | ||
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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, Apple's [[neural processor]], an improved thermal architecture, and "tuned performance controllers." | ||
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| + | :[[File:A12Z.png| 575px| Apple A12Z]] | ||
== ISP == | == ISP == | ||
Latest revision as of 11:16, 21 December 2020
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| A12Z Bionic | |
| General Info | |
| Designer | Apple |
| Manufacturer | TSMC |
| Model Number | A12Z Bionic |
| Part Number | TBD |
| Market | Mobile |
| Introduction | March 18, 2020 (announced) March 25, 2020 (launched) |
| General Specs | |
| Family | Ax |
| Frequency | 2,500 MHz (big), 1,590 MHz (little) |
| Microarchitecture | |
| ISA | ARMv8.3 (ARM) |
| Core Name | Vortex, Tempest |
| 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 | |
| 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."
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]
- Apple website specs page and press release, March 18, 2020.
- Anandtech article, March 18, 2020.
| core count | 8 + |
| core name | Vortex + and Tempest + |
| designer | Apple + |
| family | Ax + |
| first announced | March 18, 2020 + |
| first launched | March 25, 2020 + |
| full page name | apple/ax/a12z + |
| instance of | microprocessor + |
| isa | ARMv8.3 + |
| isa family | ARM + |
| ldate | March 25, 2020 + |
| manufacturer | TSMC + |
| market segment | Mobile + |
| max cpu count | 1 + |
| model number | A12Z Bionic + |
| name | A12Z Bionic + |
| part number | TBD + |
| process | 7 nm (0.007 μm, 7.0e-6 mm) + |
| smp max ways | 1 + |
| technology | CMOS + |
| thread count | 8 + |
| used by | iPad Pro 11" (2nd gen) +, iPad Pro 12.9" (4th gen) + and Mac mini Developer Transition Kit + |
| word size | 64 bit (8 octets, 16 nibbles) + |