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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 == | ||
| − | + | Likely 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 <!-- 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 cores 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." | 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]] | :[[File:A12Z.png| 575px| Apple A12Z]] | ||
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== 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 == | ||
| − | The A12Z's Apple-designed graphics processor is an eight-core design, | + | The A12Z's Apple-designed graphics processor is an eight-core design, an increase over the {{\\|A12X}}'s seven-core GPU. |
== Neural Engine == | == Neural Engine == | ||
| − | Continuing the 'Bionic' namesake, the A12Z features a [[neural engine]] similar | + | Continuing the 'Bionic' namesake, the A12Z features a [[neural engine]] one may presume is similar to that on the {{\\|A12X}}. |
== Utilizing devices == | == Utilizing devices == | ||
| − | * [[used by::iPad Pro 11" ( | + | * [[used by::iPad Pro 11" (4th gen)]] |
* [[used by::iPad Pro 12.9" (4th gen)]] | * [[used by::iPad Pro 12.9" (4th gen)]] | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
* 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. | * 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. | ||
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 | 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 12.9" (4th gen) +, iPad Pro 11" (2nd gen) + and Mac mini Developer Transition Kit + |
| word size | 64 bit (8 octets, 16 nibbles) + |
