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ARM
A low-power chip architecture (with an ARMv9 instruction set) used in phones, tablets, and Apple silicon.
Also known as:
ARMv9
ARM architecture
ARM processor
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
ARM is a processor architecture focused on power efficiency. Nearly all phones/tablets and Apple's M-series chips use it (e.g., Instruction set: ARMv9.4-A). ARM-based laptops trade compatibility for great battery life.
It competes with x86 in laptops. See Instruction set in SoC/CPU specs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ARM?
A low-power chip architecture (with an ARMv9 instruction set) used in phones, tablets, and Apple silicon.
What terms are related to ARM?
Related Performance terms include x86, Instruction Set, SoC.
Related Technical Terms
x86
The processor architecture used by Intel and AMD desktop/laptop CPUs (x86-64).
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Instruction Set
The vocabulary of operations a CPU understands (e.g., ARMv9, x86-64); defines compatibility and fea…
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SoC
A single chip integrating CPU, GPU, modem, ISP, NPU and memory controller.
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