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Apple A19 SoC die shot

5 hours ago
  • #Apple A19
  • #TSMC 3nm
  • #iPhone 17
  • First high-resolution microscopy images of Apple's A19 chip from iPhone 17.
  • Built on TSMC’s third-generation 3 nm process node (N3P), improving over N3E used in A18.
  • Higher transistor density, better energy efficiency, and modest performance gains.
  • Hybrid CPU core design retained (performance + efficiency cores).
  • GPU upgrades include more cores on Pro models.
  • Enhancements in image signal processor, display engine, and Neural Engine for better AI, imaging, and power management.
  • Die shots reveal physical layout: logic blocks, cache banks, interconnects.
  • Reflects Apple's continuous advancements in process technology and architectural refinement.