Photo of iPad 3 Logic Board with "A5X" System on a Chip

[blackcrayon]

the next iPad really needs to be quad core

The next iPad IMO needs to be fast and smooth no matter what's inside of it.

 

[chrmjenkins]

ImgTec says we should expect a 543MP4 licensee real soon. Only problem is no one has announced a SoC using that, and most seem to prefer the 544 for DirectX compatibility. Only other user is the PS Vita. Makes the case for the A5X or A6 stronger.

http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/02/27/imagination.hints.at.big.deals.in.near.far.future/

 

[twoodcc]

The next iPad IMO needs to be fast and smooth no matter what's inside of it.

i agree, but with all the quad core android tablets coming, i really think the iPad needs to be quad core to stay at the top. i know they have a commanding lead, but they need to keep that lead

 

[PracticalMac]

Hummm

Far too different for an speed bump iPad 2

http://guide-images.ifixit.net/igi/TDFSJ2GbSIUPs1lv.large