- 0-20%: Unlikely - Lacks credible sources
- 21-40%: Questionable - Some concerns remain
- 41-60%: Plausible - Reasonable evidence
- 61-80%: Probable - Strong evidence
- 81-100%: Highly Likely - Multiple reliable sources
50%
Plausible
In the AI race, Apple isn’t the first name that you’d expect to be ahead of its rivals, but when it comes to chipsets that are tailor-made to tackle the aforementioned workloads, we doubt other names come to mind. While we have reported that the M7 is being designed to bring even better on-device AI performance to the table, the M8 is expected to surpass its predecessor in this aspect, while also being one of the company’s first silicon range to leverage a new manufacturing process.
M8 could be Apple’s first 1.4nm SoC designed for powerful computing, bringing superior efficiency metrics to the table
The specification details aren’t mentioned in Mark Gurman’s latest edition of ‘Power On’ newsletter, but the report states that the M8 will be mass produced on TSMC’s 1.4nm process. The Cupertino giant is also said to be developing a processor named “Soko,” which will arrive in 2028, but the specifics aren’t mentioned. As the Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer aims to begin 1.4nm wafer production in 2028, Apple is once more expected to have priority on the first batch.
“Beyond the M7, Apple is already developing M8 chips with even greater AI capabilities, including a processor code-named Soko arriving by 2028. There are also other new chips in the works for higher-end Macs under the name Cardinal. The 2028 generation processors are moving to a 1.4-nanometer manufacturing process, delivering another leap in efficiency.”
When it comes to 1.4nm SoCs, Apple’s M8 won’t be the only recipient of this technology because the A22 Pro for the 2028 lineup of iPhones is also reportedly getting treated to this lithography. While it’s disappointing that Gurman hasn’t shared any of the M8’s technical specifications, the M7 should give us an idea of its AI prowess. For instance, the M7 is said to ship with 240GB/s of unified memory bandwidth, making it 56 percent higher than the M5’s bandwidth at 153GB/s.
The M6 has been reported to be getting tested with 12 GPU cores, so it’s possible that the M8 arrives with a significantly better configuration. Of course, since Apple’s 1.4nm SoC is still a couple of years away, a lot can change, so it’s prudent to treat this information with a pinch of salt and await future updates.
News Source: Bloomberg
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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