After the iPhone 14 series introduced last week, the eyes turned to Apple’s new smart devices. Some information about the Apple M3 and A17 Bionic processors has been leaked.
The iPhone 14 family, which is eagerly awaited by technology enthusiasts, was introduced at the event held on September 7. Apple, which only includes the A16 Bionic processor in the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models, has started working on the new processor. It is estimated that the new processor will be used in the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models.
Apple M3 and A17 Bionic will be produced with 3nm technology
Apple ushered in a new era in the desktop and laptop market with its ARM-based Mac lineup. Introducing the M2 processor in the past months, the company managed to win the admiration of users with the devices it produced with 5nm technology.
It is known that TSMC has developed the first generation 3nm manufacturing technology called N3. Allegedly, the company has made an agreement with Apple for a new generation production technology called N3E.
The N3E, which is better than the first generation in terms of performance and efficiency, will form the basis of Apple devices to be introduced in 2023. In addition, Apple will develop an iPad processor with the first generation 3nm manufacturing technology produced by TSMC.
Although it has not been finalized yet, the iPad Pro model with the M2 processor is expected to be introduced next month. Produced with the second generation 5nm technology, the Apple M2 processor exceeds expectations in terms of performance.
It is among the rumors that there will be four molds that will allow 40-core structure in 3nm processors. It is worth remembering that the Apple M1 processor has 8 cores, while the M1 Pro and M1 Max processors are 10 cores.
Earlier this year, it was claimed that TSMC had problems with chip production. Although no official statement has been made yet, it is estimated that the company overcame the problems and started R&D studies.
TSMC is among the companies hardest hit by the semiconductor shortage as it can provide a stable supply of chips to other companies in the semiconductor industry. Analysts state that if TSMC has problems with the 3nm process, companies such as AMD and Nvidia will continue on their way with 5nm technology.
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