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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
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 [[TSMC]] [[7 nm process]] (presumably) and integrating (at least) 10 billion [[transistors]], the A12Z (likely) 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 these eight cores can operate concurrently.  
  
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, and Apple's [[neural processor]] makes its third appearance in an A_X-series chip.
  
  
 
== ISP ==
 
== ISP ==
The A12Z likely incorporates an Apple [[image signal processor]]... something has to be processing the LiDAR data .
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The A12Z likely incorporates an Apple [[image signal processor]] – ''something'' has to be processing all that LiDAR data.
  
 
== Integrated Graphics ==
 
== Integrated Graphics ==
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== Neural Engine ==
 
== Neural Engine ==
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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The A12Z chip features a [[neural engine]]. It is unclear the extent to which this neural engine differs from the {{\\|A12X}}.
  
 
== Utilizing devices ==
 
== Utilizing devices ==

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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
FrequencyTBD MHz (big), TBD MHz (little)
Microarchitecture
ISATBD (ARM)
Core NameTBD, TBD, TBD
Process7 nm
TransistorsTBD
TechnologyCMOS
DieTBD mm²
N/A × N/A
Word Size64 bit
Cores8
Threads8
Multiprocessing
Max SMP1-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

Fabricated on TSMC 7 nm process (presumably) and integrating (at least) 10 billion transistors, the A12Z (likely) features four big Vortex cores (?) along with four little Tempest high-efficiency cores (?). If similar to the A12X then these eight cores can operate concurrently.

The A12Z features an Apple-designed graphics processor, and Apple's neural processor makes its third appearance in an A_X-series chip.


ISP

The A12Z likely incorporates an Apple image signal processor – something has to be processing all that LiDAR data.

Integrated Graphics

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.

Neural Engine

The A12Z chip features a neural engine. It is unclear the extent to which this neural engine differs from the A12X.

Utilizing devices

  • iPad Pro 11" (2nd gen)
  • iPad Pro 12.9" (4th gen)

Bibliography

  • Apple Website, March 18, 2020.
Facts about "A12Z Bionic - Apple"
core count8 +
core nameTBD +
designerApple +
familyAx +
first announcedMarch 18, 2020 +
first launchedMarch 25, 2020 +
full page nameapple/ax/a12z +
instance ofmicroprocessor +
isaTBD +
isa familyARM +
ldateMarch 25, 2020 +
manufacturerTSMC +
market segmentMobile +
max cpu count1 +
model numberA12Z Bionic +
nameA12Z Bionic +
part numberTBD +
process7 nm (0.007 μm, 7.0e-6 mm) +
smp max ways1 +
technologyCMOS +
thread count8 +
used byiPad Pro 11" (2nd gen) + and iPad Pro 12.9" (4th gen) +
word size64 bit (8 octets, 16 nibbles) +