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Apple A8
The A8 processor
General information
LaunchedSeptember 9, 2014
DiscontinuedPresent
Designed byApple Inc.
Common manufacturer
Architecture and classification
ApplicationMobile
Technology node20 nm
MicroarchitectureCyclone gen 2
Instruction setARMv8-A
History
PredecessorApple A7

The Apple A8 is a 64-bit system on a chip (SoC) designed by Apple Inc. It first appeared in the iPhone 6, which was introduced on September 9, 2014.[1] Apple states that it is has 25% better CPU performance and 50% graphics performance while drawing only 50% of the power compared to its predecessor, the Apple A7.[2]

Design

The A8 is manufactured on a 20 nm processes by TSMC which is a departure from previous processors for Apples mobile devices which was manufactured by Samsung. It has 1 GB of DDR3 RAM included in the package.

Products that include the Apple A8

See also

References

  1. ^ "Apple Announces iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus—The Biggest Advancements in iPhone History" (Press release). Apple. September 9, 2014. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  2. ^ "iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have a new faster A8 processor". The Verge. Vox Media. September 9, 2014. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
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