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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
| − | Likely fabricated on [[TSMC]] [[7 nm process]] and integrating | + | Likely fabricated on [[TSMC]] [[7 nm process]] and integrating at least 10 billion [[transistors]], the A12Z 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. It is probable that all CPU can operate concurrently, as they do on the {{\\|A12X}}. |
| − | The A12Z features an Apple-designed graphics processor, | + | The A12Z features an Apple-designed graphics processor, Apple's [[neural processor]], an improved thermal architecture, and "tuned performance controllers." |
== ISP == | == ISP == | ||
| − | + | Odds are that the A12Z incorporates an Apple [[image signal processor]] with depth engine... ''something'' has to be processing its LiDAR data. | |
== Integrated Graphics == | == Integrated Graphics == | ||
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== Neural Engine == | == Neural Engine == | ||
| − | + | Continuing the 'Bionic' namesake, the A12Z features a [[neural engine]] that one presumes to be similar to that on the {{\\|A12X}}. | |
== Utilizing devices == | == Utilizing devices == | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
| − | * [https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/specs/ | + | * 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. |
* [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. | * [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. | ||
Revision as of 23:04, 18 March 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 | TBD MHz (big), TBD MHz (little) |
| Microarchitecture | |
| ISA | TBD (ARM) |
| Core Name | Vortex, Tempest |
| Process | 7 nm |
| Transistors | TBD |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Die | TBD mm² N/A × N/A |
| Word Size | 64 bit |
| Cores | 8 |
| Threads | 8 |
| Multiprocessing | |
| Max SMP | 1-Way (Uniprocessor) |
| Succession | |
| Contemporary | |
| A13 | |
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
Likely fabricated on 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. It is probable that all CPU can operate concurrently, as they do on the A12X.
The A12Z features an Apple-designed graphics processor, Apple's neural processor, an improved thermal architecture, and "tuned performance controllers."
ISP
Odds are that the A12Z incorporates an Apple image signal processor with depth engine... something has to be processing its LiDAR data.
Integrated Graphics
The A12Z's Apple-designed graphics processor is an eight-core design, an increase over the A12X's seven-core GPU.
Neural Engine
Continuing the 'Bionic' namesake, the A12Z features a neural engine that one presumes to be similar to that on the A12X.
Utilizing devices
- iPad Pro 11" (2nd gen)
- iPad Pro 12.9" (4th gen)
Bibliography
- Apple website specs page and press release, March 18, 2020.
- Anandtech article, March 18, 2020.
Facts about "A12Z Bionic - Apple"
| 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 | TBD + |
| 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) + and iPad Pro 12.9" (4th gen) + |
| word size | 64 bit (8 octets, 16 nibbles) + |