Apple Chipset Journey: From A4 to A16 Bionic

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Apple Chipset Journey: From A4 to A16 Bionic

Apple Chipset Journey: From A4 to A16 Bionic



 Apple's A-series chipset is one of the most powerful chipsets in the world. After the launch of the first Chipset A4 for iPad, Apple continuously built powerful and efficient chips for iPhones, iPads, AirPods, and Apple watches. Let's have a look at all the chips.

A4: Featuring on First iPad (2010)


A4: Featuring on First iPad (2010)
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The A4 is the first chip which is designed by Apple and featured in its First-Gen iPad in 2010. This is basically a 32-bit system on a chip SOC (Security Operations Center) manufactured by Samsung. This addition of a chip makes a remarkable Apple's entry in the designing their own SOCs.


Specification:


  • Process Technology: 45nm
  • CPU: Single-core (Cortex-A8)
  • GPU: PowerVR SGX535
  • Neural Engine: N/A
  • Cache: L1(32KB), L2(32KB), L3(N/A)
  • Ram: 512 MB (MAX)
  • Devices: iPhone 4, iPod touch, First Gen iPad

Key Features:


  1. Boost Performance: The A4 chip featured on iPod touch, iPhone 4, and iPad(1st Gen) increases web browsing speed, app launch speed, and responsiveness.
  2. Increase Power Efficiency: It extends the battery life and also decreases the power consumption compared to previous chips which is the best-selling point for Apple's mobile devices. 
  3. Multitasking: Unlike previous ARM11 on mobile devices, Multitasking was introduced first time with the A4 chip which helps users easily use two different apps at a time.
  4. First-gen silicon chips: With the arrival of this Apple's custom chips pave the way for other upcoming chips and help the company to become independent from third-party chips.

A5: Faster Graphics Performance to iPhone 4S (2011)

 
A5: Faster Graphics Performance to iPhone 4S (2011)
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 In 2011, Apple launched its A5 chip, one of the most powerful chipsets at that time, a successor to the A4. This was the same year when Tricia of three devices iPad 2, iPhone 4s, and iPod touch (5th Gen) was launched, and equipped with this chip. Let's dive into the specs of a chip.

Specification:


  • Process Technology: 32nm
  • CPU: Dual-core (Cortex-A9)
  • GPU: PowerVR SGX543MP2
  • Neural Engine: N/A
  • Cache: L1(32KB), L2(512KB), L3(N/A)
  • Ram: 1GB (MAX)
  • Devices: iPhone 4s, iPod touch (5th Gen), iPad (2nd Gen), Apple TV (3rd Gen)

Key Features:

  1.  Boosts Graphic Performance: The A5 chip equipped with the latest GPU of that time, increases 9 times speed of graphics performance from its predecessor A4.
  2.  Increase Power Efficiency: It extends the battery life and also decreases the power consumption same as the previous A4's chip, claims by Apple.
  3.  Enhancing Functions: It enhances the video recording quality to 1080p capability on iPhone 4s, which is 720p on A4's chip. It also provides a high Retina Display on the iPad 2 for stunning video watching. It also provides iPhone with Siri voice assistant and Airplay mirroring.


A5X: Enhance Gaming on iPad 3 (2012)


A5X: Enhance Gaming on iPad 3 (2012)
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In 2012, Apple launched the iPad 3 one of the most powerful tablets with this chipset. This chipset processor provides the iPad 3 with a high-level gaming experience and multitasking. It also enhances the overall responsiveness of the iPad from its predecessor chip. Let's have a look at the specs and key features of a chip.

Specification:

Process Technology: 32nm
CPU: Dual-core (Cortex-A9)
GPU: PowerVR SGX543MP4
Neural Engine: N/A
Cache: L1(32KB), L2(512KB), L3(N/A)
Ram: 1GB (MAX)
Devices: iPad3 only

Key Features:

  1. Boosts Performance: The A5X chip is equipped with a Dual-core (Cortex-A9) which is similar to its A5 chip but focuses on optimization for the iPad 3 screen and it also increases 2 times speed of graphics performance from its predecessor for a better gaming experience.
  2. Editing Feature: It allowed users to easily edit and shoot 1080p videos on iPad, the first one for any Apple mobile phone.
  3. Extend Memory: This chip provides users a faster transfer of data between CPU and GPU, as its memory bandwidth is 5 times larger than its previous A5 chip, which improves the smoothness of launching apps on iPad and also enhances the multitasking experience.
  4. Stunning Display: This chipset provided the user with 2048x1536 pixels capabilities that enhanced the Retina Display for better graphic visualization. This display features enhance and make the graphics more richer, sharper, and crisper.

A6: A Die Size Powerful Chip  (2013)


A6: A Die Size Powerful Chip  (2013)
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Back to 2012, a full of innovation year as Apple launched its two chipsets, two iPhones, and two iPad devices. The advanced chipset in that year is A6. We also saw the most powerful iPhone 5 and new iPad 4 with advanced capabilities and sleeky design because of this chipset. This chipset is more efficient and powerful than A5X chip.

Specification:

Process Technology: 32nm
CPU: Dual-core (Swift)
GPU: PowerVR SGX543MP3
Neural Engine: N/A
Cache: L1(32KB), L2(512KB), L3(N/A)
Ram: 1GB (MAX)
Devices: iPhone 5, iPad mini 

Key Features:

  1. Enhanced Performance: The A6 chip is equipped with a Dual-core (Swift) which is a remarkable upgrade from its predecessor chip and it also enhances 2 times speed of  performance from its predecessor for a better multitasking and app launches experience.
  2. Crisper graphics: As the company make slighter upgrade from previous GPU to PowerVR SGX543MP3 which was 2x better graphics than A5X chip and provide enhanced and more crisper graphics in gaming experience.
  3. Smaller in size: It came in die size which plays a unique and significant role in sleeky and thinner design of iPhone 5.
  4. New Features: It supports new features like Siri and iCloud which made iPhone 5 an advanced and more capable device than its predecessor flagship smartphone.

A6X: A Chip behind Powerful iPad4 (2013)


A6X: A Chip behind Powerful iPad4 (2013)
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Apple again charged tablet devices beyond its boundaries with the launched of the new iPad 4 with the new powerful chipset A6X. This chipset was not just a normal upgrade from its predecessor but this is a Tri-Core Apple chipset clocked at 1.4 Hz that set the graphics experience on the big screen to the next level. Let's have a look at the specs and key features of the iPad.

Specification:

Process Technology: 32nm
CPU: 1.4 GHz custom Dual-core  ARMv7-A 
GPU: PowerVR SGX554MP4
Neural Engine: N/A
Cache: L1(32KB), L2(1024KB), L3(N/A)
Ram: 1GB (MAX)
Devices: iPad 4

Key Features:

  1. Enhanced Performance: The A6X chip is equipped with a Dual-core (Swift) which is a remarkable upgrade from its predecessor chip and it also enhances 2 times speed performance and graphics from its predecessor for a better multitasking and a smooth and lethal visuals gaming experience on a larger screen.
  2. Extended Memory Bandwidth: As the company makes no changes to the Memory bandwidth of A6X from its predecessor, it works on the same Quad-channel LPDDR2-1066 memory which ensures sufficient memory for both processors to work function normally.
  3. Heat dissipation: It works on a metal heat spreader which dissipates the heat at the peak hours and acts as a cooling function for iPad 4.  

A7: A vibrant 64-bit architecture chip (2013)


A6X: A Chip behind Powerful iPad4 (2013)
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In 2013, this was the year when Apple turned the architecture race table with the launch of the 64-bit architecture A7 chip featuring the iPhone 5S and iPad Air. This not only boosts performance but also paves the way for the new architecture as Apple laid a foundation with this enchanting launch. 

Specification:

Process Technology: 28nm
CPU: Dual-core (Cyclone)
GPU: PowerVR G6430
Neural Engine: N/A
Cache: L1(64KB), L2(1024KB), L3(N/A)
Ram: 1GB (MAX)
Devices: iPhone 5S, iPad Air

Key Features:

  1. 64-bit Architecture: The company revolutionized the A7 chip with 64-bit architecture which is a major upgrade from its predecessor chipset and also a drastic change in iPhones and iPads which were previously compatible with 32-bit architecture. This allows the larger data handling which improves performance as it enables access to more RAM.
  2. Boosts gaming experience: The company makes slighter changes in GPU 一 PoweVR G6430 from its predecessor, which boosts the gaming visuals and provides a wider and smoother experience.
  3. Improved Battery: Apple introduced a new M7 motion coprocessor which handled sensor data such as the accelerometer and gyroscope, freeing space for other tasks which helps in reduce the workload and improve battery life on iPhone 5s, iPad Air.

A8: A refined second generation 64-bit architecture chip (2014)


A8: A refined second generation 64-bit architecture chip (2014)
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Apple introduced the A8 chip with the same A7 64-bit architecture in 2014 but with refined and smaller processor technology size, which refers to the smaller size transistors with higher density which extends the A8 chip featured devices iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus performance to the next level.

Specification:

Process Technology: 20nm
CPU: Dual-core (Twister)
GPU: PowerVR G6430
Neural Engine: N/A
Cache: L1(64KB), L2(1024KB), L3(4MB)
Ram: 1GB (MAX)
Devices: iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus

Key Features:

  1. Second Generation 64-bit Architecture: The company upgraded the A8 chip with a second-gen 64-bit architecture, which is a significant upgrade from its predecessor chipset architecture as it delivers 25% faster performance on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus than its predecessor.
  2. Boosts Graphics: The Quad-core PowerVr Series 6XT enhance the graphics to 50 % ,so gaming visuals comes in more detail and smoothly.
  3. M8 motion coprocessor: Apple just remains the same motion coprocessor in M8 as the M7, which handles sensor data such as the accelerometer and gyroscope, freeing space for other tasks which helps reduce the workload and improves battery.

A8X: Graphic powerhouse behind iPad Air 2 (2014)


A8X: Graphic powerhouse behind iPad Air 2 (2014)
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In 2014, Apple launched the A8X chipset featured on the iPad Air 2 2014, this was not just an upgraded chipset but also a complete graphic powerhouse designed to take gaming on the iPad to more enchanting and vibrant heights. Multitasking on a big screen was also a piece of great pleasing news for iPad lovers. Let's dive into the specs and key features of the iPad Air 2.

Specification:

Process Technology: 20nm
CPU: Triple-core Cyclone CPU with 64-bit architecture
GPU: PowerVR Series6XT GXA6850 
Neural Engine: N/A
Cache: L1(128KB), L2(2MB), L3(4MB)
Ram: 1GB (MAX)
Devices: iPad Air 2

Key Features:

  1. Tri-Core CPU boost: This CPU comes with 1.8 GHz clock that accelerates the performance to 25%  faster than A8's chipset configuration which results in faster app launches, enhances responsiveness.
  2. Boosted Multitasking: It boosts the multitasking of iPad Air 2 to higher level, a pleasing side for many creators, designers and artists.
  3. M8 motion coprocessor: Apple remains the same motion coprocessor of M8  一 that handles sensor data such as the accelerometer and gyroscope, freeing space for other tasks which helps reduce the workload and provides long-lasting battery.

A9: A Complete package of efficiency and graphic performance (2015)

 
A9: A Complete package of efficiency and graphic performance (2015)
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Apple launched the iPhone 6S  in 2015 with a stunning display and performance. Behind this best smartphone device 一 an A9 chipset which was introduced by the company in the same year. It enhances the overall user experience , increases the efficiency of apps, and smoother gameplay. Following are  the advanced features and performance of the A9 chip on the iPhone 6S.

Specification:

Process Technology: 16nm FinFET
CPU: Dual-core (Twister)
GPU: PowerVR G7A Power VR Rogue
Neural Engine: N/A
Cache: L1(128KB), L2(2MB), L3(4MB)
Ram: 2GB (MAX)
Devices: iPhone 6S, iPad Pro

Key Features:

  1. Epic Performance: It comes with a dual-core Twister CPU clocked at 1.85 GHz, a major upgrade over the A8 chipset that boosts performance by up to 75%, resulting in significantly faster app launches, routine tasks, and multitasking.
  2. Richness of Graphics: It equipped with PowerVR G7A GPU with six cores which drastically increases the performance to 90% compared to Apple's A8 chip, very attractive and smoother in gameplay and visualization of graphics is very rich in games and app.
  3. Ram increase: This was also the most significant upgrade as the RAM increased to 2GB. This is very helpful in playing previously supported or slow games due to lack of memory.

A9X: A beast behind iPad Pro(2015)


A9X: A beast behind iPad Pro(2015)
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Apple launched the iPad Pro  in 2015 with a stunning Retina display and sleek aluminum. Behind this best tablet device 一 an A9 chipset which was introduced by the company in the same year. It was clearly a powerhouse of graphics performance and efficiency at the that time. Feel free to check out the advanced features and performance of the A9 chip on the iPad Pro.

Specification:

Process Technology: 16nm FinFET
CPU: Dual-core (Twister) CPU clocked at 2.26 GHz
GPU: 12-core PowerVR Series7XT GPU
Neural Engine: N/A
Cache: L1(128KB), L2(2MB), L3(4MB)
Ram: 4GB  of LPDDR4 RAM
Devices: iPad Pro

Key Features:

  1. Enhanced efficiency: It enhances the CPU performance by up to 80 % over than an A9 chipset as it clocked on 2.26 GHz, resulting in effective responsiveness.
  2. Improvement in Graphics: It was equipped with a 12-core PowerVR Series7XT GPU with 12 cores, a significant upgrade, twice the performance of A9's chipset, making it demanding tasks ideal for editing and other apps..
  3. M9 motion coprocessor: This upgraded to M9 motion coprocessor embedded improved the performance of fitness tracking and other sensor-based features.

A10 Fusion: Featuring on iPhone 7 and 7 Plus (2016)


A10 Fusion: Featuring on iPhone 7 and 7 Plus (2016)
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Back to  2016, a year when Apple showed the intent on developing a mobile chip strategy with the launched of iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus powered with A10 Fusion chipset. This chipset plays an vital role in making smartphone more handy (performance and efficient) and sellable smartphones due to its performance. Let's take a look at the behind of iPhone 7 performance with the specs of A10 Fusion's chipset.

Specification:

Process Technology: 16nm FinFET
CPU: Quad-core (Two Hurricane+ Two Zephyr) clock at 2.34 GHz
GPU: PowerVR Series7XT GT7600
Neural Engine: N/A
Cache: L1(128KB), L2(3MB), L3(4MB)
Ram: 4GB  of LPDDR4 RAM
Devices: iPhone 7 & 7 Plus, iPad (6th-Gen & iPad 7-Gen), iPod touch (7th-Gen)

Key Features:

  1. Architecture (different Cores): ): The A10 was the first Apple's designed SoC chipset that comes with two high-performance cores (Hurricane) and two high-efficiency cores (Zephyr) resulting in 40 % faster performance and 20% less power than the A9 chipset.  
  2. Enhanced battery life:  It comes with a 16nm FinFET technology processor which enhances the efficiency and also improves the battery life compared to A9's 20nm process.
  3. Improvement in Graphics: PowerVR Series7XT GT7600 CPU, a significant upgrade, 50% better performance than A9's chipset, providing the best visual during gaming and other apps.

A10X Fusion: Supercharging the iPad Pro(2017)


A10X Fusion: Supercharging the iPad Pro(2017)
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In 2017, Apple launched an upgraded version A10X, the real and dominant masterpiece behind the tablet beast of its time iPad Pro. This chipset is just sharing some core architecture with its predecessor A10's , this makes a iPad Pro more creative powerhouse on the go. Following are he technical specification of A10X fusion chipset.

Specification:

Process Technology: 16nm FinFET
CPU: Six-core (three Hurricane+ three Zephyr) clock at 2.34 GHz
GPU: 12-core PowerVR Series7XT 
Neural Engine: N/A
Cache: L1(128KB), L2(3MB), L3(4MB)
Ram: 4GB  of LPDDR4 RAM
Devices: iPad Pro

Key Features:

  1. Supports Apple Pencil: Apple's A10X was the first chipset that supported Apple Pencil 一 paved the way for creative tasks, drawings, and note-taking.
  2. Architecture (Six Cores): Apple continues its legacy and launched the A10X chipset comes with three high-performance cores (Hurricane) and three high-efficiency cores (Zephyr) resulting in 30 % faster CPU performance and 40 % faster performance of GPU and 20% less power than the A9X chipset.
  3. Ample Memory:  It come with 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM which helps in multitasking and running demanding tasks.
  4. Improvement in Graphics: PowerVR Series7XT GT CPU, a significant upgrade to 12 cores, which provides a 40% boost to the graphic performance over the A9X, making it ideal for content creators.

A11 Bionic: Beginning of AI and Neural processing Era(2017)


A11 Bionic: Beginning of AI and Neural processing Era(2017)
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Back to 2017, was an exciting and revolutionary year for Apple, as the company entered into an era of AI and Neural Processing with the launch of the A11 Bionic chip. This chipset not only enhances the CPU and GPU performances but also provides machine-oriented features like Face ID locks to feature devices like iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, and iPhone X. Let's dive into A11's exciting specs.

Specification:

Process Technology: 10nm FinFET
CPU: Six-core (Two Monsoons+ four Mistral) 
GPU: 12-core PowerVR Series7XT 
Neural Engine: Yes (1 Neural Engine)
Cache: L1(128KB), L2(3MB), L3(4MB)
Ram: 4GB  of LPDDR4 RAM
Devices: iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, iPhone X

Key Features:

  1. Six Core CPU: Apple launched the A11 Bionic chipset with Two high-performance cores (Monsoon) and four high-efficiency cores (Mistral), providing 40 % faster CPU performance and 40 % faster performance of GPU than the A10 chipset.
  2. Neural Engine:  This was the first Neural Engine for any Apple chipset, designed to perform AI tasks, it can perform almost 600 billion operations per second, featuring different Features like Face ID.
  3. Improved Gaming Experience: It comes with a 12-core PowerVR GPU processor which has 50 % faster graphics performance than A10 Fusion and provides a crisper gaming elevator.

A12 Bionic: Legacy of Neural Engine (2018)


A12 Bionic: Legacy of Neural Engine (2018)
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In 2018, Apple continued its AI and Neural Engine legacy with the launch of the A12 Bionic chipset powered by a Next-generation Neural Engine, featured on the iPhone XR, XS Max, and XS. This was not just an upgrade of machine-oriented features but also an upgrade of graphic performance and efficiency. Let's explore A12's chipset specs and its impacts on iPhone efficiency.

Specification:

Process Technology: 7nm FinFET
CPU: Six-core (Two Vortex+ four Tempest) at 2.49GHz clock
GPU: 4-core PowerVR G7430 
Neural Engine: Yes (Next -Generation Neural Engine)
Cache: L1(128KB), L2(8MB), L3(N/A)
Ram: 4GB  of LPDDR4 RAM
Devices:  iPhone XS, XR,XS Max, iPad Air(3rd gen)

Key Features:

  1. Flash-Fast performance: Apps launched instantly, enhanced multitasking and seamless gaming experience on iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR. Vortex cores help the chip to be 15% faster and 50% more energy efficient than the A11's.
  2. AI-powered enhancements: This chipset is powered with a next-generation Neural engine which made Face ID more fast and secure, Animoji and Memoji gained new expressive capabilities, portrait mode effects became more refined, and real-time photos became more optimized.
  3. Fueling App Development: App developers are more encouraged to develop AI-based apps, which are more capable and have great exposure to AI advancements.

A12Z Bionic: Powerhouse for Content Creators(2018)


A12Z Bionic: Powerhouse for Content Creators(2018)
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Apple extended its neural engine support to tablets with the launch of the A12Z bionic chip powered by iPad Pro(3rd Gen). This chipset made the iPad Pro the ultimate beast for professionals with its eight-core CPU and neural engine for advancements in content creation. Let's feel the specs music of the chip and its performance on iPad Pro.

Specification:

Process Technology: 7nm FinFET
CPU: Eight-core (Four Vortex+ four Tempest) at 2.49GHz clock
GPU: 7-core PowerVR G7430 
Neural Engine: Yes (Next -Generation Neural Engine)
Cache: L1(128KB), L2(8MB), L3(4MB)
Ram: 6GB  of LPDDR4 RAM
Devices: iPad Pro

Key Features:

  1. Support Apple Pencil (2nd Generation): It supports Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) for a better and more natural text writing experience.
  2. Powerhouse for Content creators: This chipset is powered with a next-generation Neural engine which enhance the editing features like photo and video editing an alternate to laptop users.
  3. LiDAR Scannner: Apple enhanced the object scanning capabilities, and improved augmented reality experiences with the advanced depth-sensing features.

A13 Bionic: Powerful Photography advancements(2019)


A13 Bionic: Powerful Photography advancements(2019)
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In 2019, Apple expanded its photography capabilities with the launch of the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max, but the secret behind it is the A13 Bionic chipset. It wasn't a radical upgrade, but it significantly improved graphic performance, overall responsiveness, and advanced photography. Let's take a look at the iPhone 11's mouth-watering performance and key features of the A13 chip.

Specification:

Process Technology: 7nm FinFET
CPU: Six-core (Two Lightning + four Thunder) at 2.65GHz clock
GPU: 4-core Apple-designed GPU
Neural Engine: Yes (3rd-Generation Neural Engine)
Cache: L1(128KB), L2(8MB), L3(N/A)
Ram: 4GB  of LPDDR4 RAM
Devices: iPhone 11,iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE(2nd-Gen)

Key Features:

  1. Long Lasting Battery: This chipset is more power efficient than its predecessor which was a good selling point for iPhone 11 series as it makes the battery a long-lasting one.
  2. Powerful Neural Engine: This chipset is powered by an 8-core Neural engine that is up to 20 % faster and 15% more efficient than A12's. This enhanced different tasks such as facial recognition.
  3. Image processor : Apple introduced their designed image processor which enhances the photo quality through noise reduction, better dynamic range, Accurate Color Rendering, and Smart HDR which captures and merges multiple exposures and convert them into a single image for more detail.

A14 Bionic: Enhace AI capabilities and cutting edge photography skills (2020)



A14 Bionic: Enhace AI capabilities and cutting edge photography skills (2020)
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Apple marked another evolution in its chipsets journey with the launch of A14 Bionic in 2020. This powerful chipset powered iPhone 12 series lineup, with new advanced AI capabilities and groundbreaking photography advancements. Following are the technical specs of the A14's chip.

Specification:

Process Technology: 5nm FinFET
CPU: Six-core (Two Firestorm + four Icestorm) at 3.0 GHz clock
GPU: 4-core Apple-designed GPU
Neural Engine: Yes (16-core Neural Engine)
Cache: L1(128KB), L2(8MB), L3(N/A)
Ram: 4GB  of LPDDR4 RAM
Devices: iPhone 12,iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max

Key Features:

  1. New AI accelerators:  Apple accelerates its artificial intelligence (AI) with the addition of dedicated AMX blocks to the CPU.
  2. A new 5nm chip: This was the first commercially available 5nm chip which is smaller in size but larger in density and improved energy efficiency that results in improved battery timing.
  3. Enhanced Image processor : Apple continued its designed image processor legacy with the A14 chipset which enhances the photo quality through advanced noise reduction, and more refined depth-of-field effects in portrait mode.

A15 Bionic: Next Leap in mobile chip advancemnets (2021)


A15 Bionic: Next Leap in mobile chip advancemnets (2021)
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In 2021, Apple launched their flagship smartphone iPhone 12, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max powered with A15 Bionic chipset. While not an overall revolutionary leap from its predecessor but a refinement in image processing, doubled system cacher for faster data access, and enhanced neural engine. Let's explore tech worthy specs of A15's chipset.


Specification:

Process Technology: 5nm FinFET
CPU: Six-core (Two Avalanche+ four Blizzard) at 3.24 GHz clock
GPU: 5-core Apple-designed GPU
Neural Engine: Yes (16-core Neural Engine)
Cache: L1(128KB), L2(8MB), L3(N/A)
Ram: 4GB  of LPDDR5 RAM
Devices: iPhone 13,iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max, iPad Max, iPAd Mini(6th gen), Apple TV 4k ( 3rd Generation)

Key Features:

  1. 16-core Neural Engine:  Apple accelerates its Neural engine with a 6-core that is capable of doing 15.8 trillion operations per second. This enables us to perform different tasks such as Facial recognition and image analysis faster and better.
  2. Image Signal Processor: This enhances photography skills by enhancing image processing一 with a new ISP (Image Signal Processor) that captures more details and reduces noise in photos in low light.
  3. Ground breaking performance : Apple claims that this chipset CPU is 50 % faster than its competitors, blistering performance in demanding tasks, as the CPU is equipped with a Six-core (Two Avalanche+ four Blizzard) at 3.24 GHz clock.

A16 Bionic: Pushes AI boundaries (2022)



A16 Bionic: Pushes AI boundaries (2022)



Apple marked another leap with the launch of the A16 chipset powering the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max Models. This is strategic refinements in performance, pushing the mobile capabilities on AI, Photography, and display technology. Let's explore the key features of A16's and noteworthy specs.

 Specification:

Process Technology: 4nm FinFET
CPU: Six-core (Two Everest at 3.46GHz + four Swatooth at 2.02 GHz clock) 
GPU: 5-core Apple-designed GPU
Neural Engine: Yes (16-core Neural Engine)
Cache: L1(192KB), L2(512KB), L3(4GB)
Ram: 6GB  of LPDDR5 RAM
Devices: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max

Key Features:

  1. Mobile AI Giant: Capable of 17 trillion operations per second which is a significant upgrade from 15.08 (TOPS) of A15's . This enhances the capabilities of device AI processing, reducing reliance on cloud processing and giving a faster and more secure environment.
  2. Photonic Engine: This enables only the iPhone 14 Pro camera system, enhances low light images with more details, high-quality photos with noise reduction, and more refined bokeh effects. 
  3. Ground breaking performance :  This chipset was a significant upgrade over A15's chipset as it increased the CPU performance up to 40% and 50% more GPU memory bandwidth, giving realistic and smoother graphics in applications and games.

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