Apple Says iPad Air Performance Details Are Accurate Despite 9-Core GPU Mistake

[MacRumors]

Though Apple mistakenly listed the M2 chip in the iPad Air as having a 10-core GPU instead of a 9-core GPU, the performance claims that it shared during the iPad Air launch and in marketing materials are accurate.

In a statement provided to 9to5Mac, Apple said that the details it shared on the iPad Air's performance were always based on a 9-core GPU.

We are updating Apple.com to correct the core count for the M2 iPad Air. All performance claims for the M2 iPad Air are accurate and based on a 9-core GPU.

Apple's website says that the M2 chip is "nearly 50 percent faster than the previous generation," and that it specifically has "25 percent faster graphics."

Apple recently updated its technical specifications website for the M2 iPad Air to state that the device has a 9-core GPU. Prior to the update, it listed a 10-core GPU. The prior-generation iPad Pro had a 10-core GPU, so it is a surprise that the iPad Air version is limited to a 9-core GPU.

Other M2 chip specifications have not changed. The iPad Air has an 8-core CPU with four performance cores and four efficiency cores, along with 8GB RAM and a 16-core Neural Engine.

Because it took Apple several days to correct the chip error on its website, some users may have purchased the iPad Air believing it had a 10-core GPU. The two week return period has expired for those who bought on launch day, but customers would have a good argument for a return exception.

Article Link: Apple Says iPad Air Performance Details Are Accurate Despite 9-Core GPU Mistake

 

[FlyGuyDEN]

Mmm hmm....

 

[turbineseaplane]

Nothing to see here
Buy with confidence

-Tim

 

[Mrkevinfinnerty]

Getting out there in front of the impending class action suit.

 

[truthsteve]

first trash YouTuber to make a facepalm thumbnail for a video titled "apple is LYING"?

 

[antiprotest]

That's why the ad that crushed everything was for the Pro. The Air didn't have enough processing power for that.

 

[DrWojtek]

They really use the iPads to get rid of chips that are unwanted. That’s why they are so overpowered. They get chips that were designed for something else, but since it works and allows Apple to get basically free SoC instead of tossing them in a landfill, why not.

 

[vtrautia]

Air gate

 

[turbineseaplane]

They really use the iPads to get rid of chips that are unwanted. That’s why they are so overpowered. They get chips that were designed for something else, but since it works and allows Apple to get basically free SoC instead of tossing them in a landfill, why not.

Sounds great!
Let's toss some into an updated Apple TV!

 

[JPack]

Of course it's the "same" performance when Apple delivers fewer GPU cores.

But when Apple charges $50 for an extra core, they'll tell you it's much faster. 😄

 

[john123]

At first I wanted to ask, "With a company as large as Apple, how does this even happen?"

Then I remembered how our giant government works and it all made sense.

 

[purplerainpurplerain]

Will be forgotten about next week.

 

[fel10]

Talk about misleading your customers

 

[jaw04005]

I look forward to my $25 check in 5 years from the class action suit. I'll be sure to maintain all paperwork.

 

[Eriamjh1138@DAN]

Getting out there in front of the impending class action suit.

Here's your $1.57 cash or $10 towards another apple product.

 

[Rob__Mac]

Surprising? No. These are the binned chips with 1 faulty GPU core. This is a good way to keep costs down.

 

[Kay_Ess]

Sorry but why would this matter so much if the performance claims are still the same? No one buys an iPad because they want to make direct use of GPU cores. If you do buy an iPad because of performance reasons, you do it based on benchmarks or performance claims or whatever and that hasn’t changed, right?

Is it extremely dumb and does it show bad hierarchy in the company? Sure. But a reason to return your iPad or to file a claim? Not to my non-US brain at least, no offense.

 

[LogicalApex]

They’ve also extended the return window on those who purchased during the time the mistake was online?

Doubtful, but they really should. It could have been a factor in someone’s purchasing decisions.

 

[turbineseaplane]

No one buys an iPad because they want to make direct use of GPU cores.

A good point

Why do they even mention how many cores in marketing?

 

[Eorlas]

A good point

Why do they even mention how many cores in marketing?

video editors?

 

[Mrkevinfinnerty]

Here's your $1.57 cash or $10 towards another apple product.

Can I buy an extra core if I pay with Apple card?

 

[Populus]

I don’t get the MacBook Air mention on the first paragraph. Maybe it is a typo @jclo ?

EDIT: The typo was silently corrected by the editor. You’re welcome.

 

[aknabi]

I couldn’t core less

 

[nortonandreev]

video editors?

Most of them would go for the Pro anyways. And it still won’t matter, cuz like - what options do you really have? Go for the Pro and have the best or buy an Air cheaper for lower performance.

 

[Kay_Ess]

A good point

Why do they even mention how many cores in marketing?

Well, more GPU cores is very important when you need hyperflops in case you engage in quantum quark-zipping. A deca core setup prevents jitterbugging on the bumblewatt level. AI.