Apple has reduced the number of GPU cores in the new iPad Air with M2, reducing them from the stated 10 to 9 cores, which may affect the performance of the device.
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Apple recently announced the release of a new tablet computer, iPad Air, equipped with a processor M2. Initially, the manufacturer's official website indicated that this model was equipped with an 8-core central processing unit (CPU) and a 10-core graphics accelerator (GPU). However, 9to5mac later discovered that the number of GPU cores had been reduced from 10 to 9.
Specification changes on the website
The updated iPad Air processor configuration with 9-core graphics accelerator is now reflected on the Apple website. It is noteworthy that some regional web resources of the company, including Ukrainian, still indicate the presence of 10 GPU cores. Obviously, Apple has not yet managed to harmonize the information on all local sites, which causes confusion among users.
Reasons for changing specifications
The exact reasons that prompted Apple to revise the number of available GPU cores. This may be due to the change in performance level, which is no longer consistent with the chip's 10-core configuration. Or there are problems with releasing working chips with full functionality of 10 GPU cores, as a result of which one of them has to be disabled. Apple has not yet commented on these changes, despite requests.
Performance Positioning
It should be noted that the M2 processor is also used in the previous iPad Pro tablet model, where it retains the 10-core GPU configuration. Perhaps this is Apple's way of trying to differentiate devices based on performance levels by artificially limiting the number of available cores in the iPad Air. However, such changes in specifications may be considered misleading advertising.
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- Apple is a world-famous American corporation, manufacturer of personal and tablet computers, smartphones, and software.
- iPad Air is a line of thin and light tablet computers from Apple aimed at mobile use.
- M2 is Apple's own processor, used in the company's latest models of computers and tablets.
- CPU (Central Processing Unit) - central processing unit, the main computing component in the system.
- GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) - a graphics processor, a specialized coprocessor for processing graphic data and accelerating visualization.
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Discussion of the topic – Apple deceived buyers with the new iPad Air with the M2 chip: the declared 10 GPU cores turned out to be 9
Apple has admitted that it made a mistake in the specifications of the new iPad Air with the M2 chip. Instead of the stated 10 GPU cores, the tablet actually has 9 cores. The company has corrected the specification on its website.
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Артем
It's incredible how Apple constantly makes changes to its products after the announcement. 🤯 Do you think reducing the number of GPU cores in the iPad Air will have a significant impact on performance?
София
To be honest, I'm a little disappointed with these "silent" changes from Apple. 😕 Such cases only undermine consumer trust in the company and make it less transparent.
Георгий
I think Apple decided to reduce the performance of the iPad Air a little to maintain the difference with the more expensive iPad Pro. 💰 This is a classic company strategy for market segmentation.
Маргарита
Or maybe they are having problems producing chips with 10 GPU cores? 🤔 Sometimes companies are forced to take such measures due to a lack of components or technical difficulties.
Альберт
I agree this may be due to production issues. 👨💻 But I still think Apple should have been honest about the changes, rather than making them quietly so as not to mislead consumers.
Ярослав
Such cases do not surprise me from Apple. 🙄 They always strive to maximize profits, even if this means deceiving customers a little. In this case, fewer GPU cores mean more difference from the iPad Pro and an incentive to buy a more expensive model.
Владимир
Eh, these nasty tricks from Apple again! 😠 First they advertise one thing, and then they quietly change the specifications. I think it’s worth looking for alternatives on the market - there are enough manufacturers who conduct their business more honestly and transparently.
Анастасия
I remember when the iPhone 12 came out there were similar issues with the screen refresh rate. 🤨 The company clearly underestimates the degree of user disappointment from such “silent” changes. As a result, sales and brand reputation may suffer.