The A18 and A18 Pro feature a significant upgrade to their Neural Engines compared to previous generations:
Increased Performance
- The 16-core Neural Engine on both the A18 and A18 Pro can perform up to 35 trillion operations per second (TOPS), which is a 2x improvement over the A16 Bionic[2][4].- The A18 Pro's Neural Engine is expected to exceed 40 TOPS, surpassing even Apple's powerful M4 chip in the latest iPad Pro[4].
Improved Efficiency
- The new Neural Engines are not only faster, but also more efficient than previous generations[4].- This efficiency boost, combined with the Neural Engine's raw performance, enables the A18 and A18 Pro to power Apple's advanced AI and machine learning features with ease[4].
Support for Larger Language Models
- The A18 and A18 Pro are designed to support Apple's upcoming 7 billion parameter Large Language Model, a significant increase from the current 3 billion parameter model[4].- This future-proofing ensures that the A18 lineup will be able to handle increasingly complex AI tasks in the years to come.
In summary, the upgraded Neural Engines in the A18 and A18 Pro offer substantial performance gains, improved efficiency, and support for larger language models, enabling the new iPhones to excel at AI-powered tasks and features.
Citations:[1] https://beebom.com/apple-a18-vs-a18-pro/
[2] https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/apple-announces-its-new-a18-iphone-chip/
[3] https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/apple-a18-pro
[4] https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-a18-pro-processor-specs-features_id161928
[5] https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/the-iphone-16-family-brings-a18-and-a18-pro-chipsets-with-a-serious-boost-to-processing-power
[6] https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/09/apples-a18-chip-designed-for-apple-intelligence-from-the-ground-up/