Mobile processor
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A mobile processor is a microprocessor designed for mobile devices such as laptops, and cell phones.
A CPU chip is designed for portable computers to run fanless, under 10 to 15W, which is cool enough without a fan.[1] It is typically housed in a smaller chip package, but more importantly, in order to run cooler, it uses lower voltages than its desktop counterpart and has more sleep mode capability. A mobile processor can be throttled down to different power levels or sections of the chip can be turned off entirely when not in use. Further, the clock frequency may be stepped down under low processor loads. This stepping down conserves power and prolongs battery life.
Best processor for mobile
The world of mobile processors is constantly evolving, and choosing the right one for your device can be overwhelming. With so many options on the market, it's important to understand the differences between each processor and what they offer. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at some of the best processors for mobile devices, and what sets them apart from the rest.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is one of the most powerful and advanced mobile processors available. It boasts a 5nm manufacturing process and a tri-cluster architecture, with a 2.84GHz Kryo 680 CPU, Adreno 660 GPU, and an integrated X60 5G modem. It also supports Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and Quick Charge 5.0. The Snapdragon 888 provides exceptional performance and efficiency, making it ideal for high-end devices.
Apple A15 Bionic
The Apple A15 Bionic is the latest processor from Apple, featured in the iPhone 13 series. It features a 5nm manufacturing process, a six-core CPU, and a four-core GPU. It also has a 16-core Neural Engine, which enables advanced machine learning capabilities read more
In laptops
One of the main characteristics differentiating laptop processors from other CPUs is low-power consumption, however, they are not without tradeoffs; they also tend to not perform as well as their desktop counterparts.[2]
The notebook processor has become an important market segment in the semiconductor industry. Notebook computers are a popular format of the broader category of mobile computers. The objective of a notebook computer is to provide the performance and functionality of a desktop computer in a portable size and weight.
Cell phones and PDAs use "system on a chip" integrated circuits that use less power than most notebook processors.
While it is possible to use desktop processors in laptops, this practice is generally not recommended, as desktop processors heat faster than notebook processors and drain batteries faster.
Examples
Current
- ARM architecture (used in Chromebooks, Windows 10 laptops, Linux netbooks and recent Macs)
- x86
Former
- PowerPC
- Motorola and Freescale Semiconductor made PowerPC G4 processors for the pre-Intel Apple Computer notebooks.
- x86
References
- ^ "Fanless computer boards are pushing 15W to the limit". 15 October 2015.
- ^ "Intel Processor Letter Meanings [2022 Guide]". 10 January 2022.
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