Chip manufacturing intricately designs CPUs and GPUs at a nanometer scale, but variations in materials and processes affect performance, leading to a complex binning strategy.
Chips undergo rigorous performance evaluations post-manufacturing and are sorted into "bins" based on capabilities to optimize profits for manufacturers like Intel, AMD, and Apple.
The A17 Pro chip reveals that Apple likely sourced a batch with five functional GPU cores for the iPad Mini 7 as a cost-effective measure.
The decision to disable some cores in the A17 Pro for the iPad Mini 7 illustrates strategic manufacturing choices reflecting market demands.
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