A few days ago, Bloomberg revealed that Apple was developing a MacBook using a 12-core ARM processor. Now, a new report from Fudzilla reve...
A few days ago, Bloomberg revealed that Apple was developing a MacBook using a 12-core ARM processor.
Now, a new report from Fudzilla reveals that Apple will use the A14X processor of the next-generation iPad Pro for MacBook next year. This information is in contrast to a Bloomberg report when a previous leak said the iPhone A14 chipset will be used in the upcoming MacBook.
According to iPhonehacks, Fudzilla revealed that the upcoming iPhone A14 chipset does not have enough TDP to power a laptop.
So Apple will use the next-generation A14X (or A14Z?) Processor of the iPad Pro to power the upcoming MacBook.
Currently, even the cheapest MacBook Air uses a 9W processor. So it makes sense that Apple will not use the iPhone's 5W chip inside the MacBook.
According to previous leaks, ARM-based processors will appear in the MacBook next year codenamed Kalamata. This SoC will be created using TSMC's 5nm process and will feature eight high-performance Firestorm CPU cores and four energy-saving Icestorm CPU cores. It will probably use GPU developed by Apple.
Next year, Apple will debut a cheaper MacBook with this upcoming ARM chipset. While higher-end MacBook and iMac models will continue to use Intel processors.
Apple's ARM processor is expected to compete with Intel's Tiger Lake chip with Willow Core CPU, improved AI performance and significantly more powerful GPU. There are also reports of Intel releasing the Golden Cove CPU based on the company's 7nm processor.
Mr. Nerd
