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iPad Air 2 Up to 55% Faster Than iPhone 6, Up to 68% Faster Than iPad Air
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The benchmark results are impressive, but the bottom line is that the iPad air was also up to XX% faster than the iPad 4, but despite some minor differences in the application launch speed, both the iPad 4 and iPad Air lagged under iOS 7, so this clearly points to system level optimisation that apple doesn't seem to be interested in doing. And that's a shame.
To make a MacBook Air anywhere near respectable you have to max it out, making it more expensive than the Pro.
Next iPhone 6 + chip set
This is why I'll pass on iPhone 6
1 GB ram on the new iphone is a joke !
I bet this iPad chip set will be the same in the new iPhone
Next year.
This is why I'll pass on iPhone 6
1 GB ram on the new iphone is a joke !
I bet this iPad chip set will be the same in the new iPhone
Next year.
You can never keep up with Technology
This just proves that very few of us can keep with technology. When the A9 comes out Apple is already working on the A10. I am not saying that it is a bad thing, progress is good.
This just proves that very few of us can keep with technology. When the A9 comes out Apple is already working on the A10. I am not saying that it is a bad thing, progress is good.
It's not "bad"; it's exactly what it looks like. The only reason to go and add more cores is if there aren't any more reasonable avenues to getting better single core performance. Apple has clearly reached that point with this generation, so it makes sense to add that extra core. That said most of us would still be happy even if the CPU performance were just the same as the A8 with dual cores, as long as the GPU was a huge improvement for games and such (which it looks like it's going to be).
Back in 2011 maybe. Times change.
Games, video, the OS, it is all multi core and using all of them. Only the odd flat screen menu based app might be using just two but iOS8 is doing a hell of a lot more in the background nowadays using those other cores.
Well, I guess it all depends on what you're upgrading FROM. I'm moving from an iPad 3, so in 31 months:
Single-core went from 260 -> 1812 (6.97x increase)
Multi-core went from 492 -> 4477 (9.09x increase)
Weight went from 660g -> 444g (31% decrease)
Thickness went from 9.4mm -> 6.1mm (35% decrease)
Those are incredible improvements - in under 3 years - all while also improving LTE speed, WiFi speed, display quality ... while keeping the same battery life ... while decreasing cost by $100!
Assuming this is an accurate number and not just a bunch of people getting worked up about a fake Geekbench submission, what's perhaps most impressive is that the iPad is no longer very far behind the current-model MacBook Air in CPU speed, and is comparable to the high-end 2011 models.
Which, when you take into account the CPU cost difference, and the fact that Apple is using their own tech, is really something. More so when you factor in the added efficiencies of iOS for a lot of tasks due to the decreased overhead--it often feels faster even with a substantially slower CPU.
Not saying I'm expecting to see an A-series chip in a Mac quite yet, but the gains Apple (and to a lesser degree the rest of the Arm world) are impressive.
Oh, wait...
Which, when you take into account the CPU cost difference, and the fact that Apple is using their own tech, is really something. More so when you factor in the added efficiencies of iOS for a lot of tasks due to the decreased overhead--it often feels faster even with a substantially slower CPU.
Not saying I'm expecting to see an A-series chip in a Mac quite yet, but the gains Apple (and to a lesser degree the rest of the Arm world) are impressive.
I know--I mean, 12 million iPads and $5.4 billion of revenue? Why would they even pay attention to tiny numbers like that? It's not like they sell twice as many of them as they sell Macs.
Oh, wait...
That's it. I'm moving to Android.
Just kiddin'. I actually might be buying an iPad Air 2.
It seems to be a pretty mature, "future-proof" device now, given that even the last gen iPad Air looks plenty powerful enough right now, for the next few years at least. Remember folks, hardware technology is developing at a greater pace than what software engineering is normally able to utilize.
Just kiddin'. I actually might be buying an iPad Air 2.
It seems to be a pretty mature, "future-proof" device now, given that even the last gen iPad Air looks plenty powerful enough right now, for the next few years at least. Remember folks, hardware technology is developing at a greater pace than what software engineering is normally able to utilize.Who needs to understand microarchitecture? All we need to know is that Tim Cook snaps his fingers and the most powerful chips known to mankind appear in front of him. No R&D, no manufacturing costs, nothing! Did I forget, they have zero impact on battery life! He just selfishly decides to hold back the chips to make more money. Greedy jerk.
Nobody is being obtuse. Why wait for Apple to deliver the multitasking you want when Microsoft is already doing that? Surely there's no reason to stay with Apple.
Graphics and computational intensive apps will benefit of course. Think astronomy apps doing image processing , all sky graphics and telescope tracking/control all in real time. iPad air 2 should be adequate, finally.
I'm getting mine on Friday. Astronomical observations and astrophotography in the evening.
I hope people don't think they're going to get hugely increased speed in real life, there are a lot of other things going on besides the speed of these cores.
It's going to be faster but you won't notice that much difference in real life, even the difference between my iPad Air and iPad 2 is hardly noticeable. As a matter of fact after the IOS 8 update, my Air was slower than the 2. Now with 8.1 it's a bit snappier again, and Safari seems to be coming back to life.
It's going to be faster but you won't notice that much difference in real life, even the difference between my iPad Air and iPad 2 is hardly noticeable. As a matter of fact after the IOS 8 update, my Air was slower than the 2. Now with 8.1 it's a bit snappier again, and Safari seems to be coming back to life.
Where is my iPad mini 3 with A8X?!
This is embarrassing! The new iPad Air 2 is a beast but the new mini is an old tech-granny! I want an updated iPad mini WITH the new A8X or at least A8! I'm so disappointed with Apple's roadmap this year!
the list continues...
Eddy Cue: "Apple has the best product pipeline in 25 years coming later this year"
Dear Eddy,
you need a reality check!
This is embarrassing! The new iPad Air 2 is a beast but the new mini is an old tech-granny! I want an updated iPad mini WITH the new A8X or at least A8! I'm so disappointed with Apple's roadmap this year!
- re-branded iPad mini 3 (old A7 chip)
- crippled Mac mini (no quad core option)
- rounded/slippery iPhone 6 corners (and it might bend in your pockets)
- no Apple TV update
- failed iOS8 launch
- disappointing Apple Watch design and features (a bold, non-fancy, overpriced Bluetooth extension)
- OS X Yosemite (lots of usability flaws)
the list continues...
Eddy Cue: "Apple has the best product pipeline in 25 years coming later this year"
Dear Eddy,
you need a reality check!
I can't wait to upgrade from an iPad 1, glad I held out.
I really wanted a mini, but the 3 is a disappointment, so the Air 2 it is.
I really wanted a mini, but the 3 is a disappointment, so the Air 2 it is.
Looks like A8x is faster than 2011 MacBook Airs, and faster than 2010 MacBook Pros, faster than low-end 2010 iMacs
In terms of Raw CPU power
http://browser.primatelabs.com/mac-benchmarks
Can't wait to see 3DMark results
In terms of Raw CPU power
http://browser.primatelabs.com/mac-benchmarks
Can't wait to see 3DMark results
I think there were avenues, but the clear priority this generation was power consumption over raw performance. To some extent, I agree with this, but the iPad really needs a kick in the pants this generation to keep the excitement going. Plus the display is the dominant consumer of power so in an iPad the efficiency is less relevant.
Should only get the s-versions of iphone. The 's' is for all the same but increased speed and performance. The iPhone 6s will be awesome.
Ironically, multi-tasking is often imperative for focusing on one project. It's hard to focus on a spreadsheet when one has to constantly switch between Numbers and, say, Safari.