Apple Says iPad Air Performance Details Are Accurate Despite 9-Core GPU Mistake
How does the GPU core count of the previous-generation iPad Pro compare to that of the M2 iPad Air?
The previous-generation iPad Pro features a 10-core GPU, while the M2 iPad Air has a 9-core GPU. Despite the lower core count, Apple has clarified that the performance claims for the M2 iPad Air are accurate and based on the 9-core GPU. The M2 iPad Air still delivers impressive performance, with the M2 chip being nearly 50% faster than the previous generation and offering 25% faster graphics4.
How did Apple respond once the GPU core count error was identified in the M2 iPad Air's specifications?
Apple responded to the GPU core count error in the M2 iPad Air's specifications by updating its technical specifications website for the product to state that it has a 9-core GPU instead of the previously listed 10-core GPU. In a statement provided to 9to5Mac, Apple clarified that all performance claims for the M2 iPad Air are accurate and were always based on a 9-core GPU. The company also mentioned that it is updating Apple.com to correct the core count for the M2 iPad Air.
What specific mistake did Apple make in the technical specifications for the M2 iPad Air?
Apple made a mistake in the technical specifications for the M2 iPad Air by listing the device as having a 10-core GPU instead of a 9-core GPU. They have since updated their website to correct the core count, stating that all performance claims for the M2 iPad Air are accurate and based on a 9-core GPU.