Apple S2

Apple S2
General information
LaunchedSeptember, 2016
DiscontinuedSeptember, 2017
Designed byApple Inc.
Common manufacturer
Performance
Max. CPU clock rate520 MHz[1] 
Architecture and classification
ApplicationApple Watch Series 2
Technology node16 nm
Instruction setARM – ARMv7-A
Physical specifications
Cores
Products, models, variants
Variant
History
PredecessorApple S1
SuccessorApple S3

The Apple S2 is the integrated computer in the Apple Watch Series 2, and it is described as a "System in Package" (SiP) by Apple Inc. It was revealed on September 7, 2016, with very little info about specifications.[2] Apple says its two cores deliver 50% higher performance and the GPU delivers twice as much as the predecessor, the Apple S1.[3] The S1P SiP shipped in the Apple Watch Series 1 is a stripped down version of the S2 that lacks the GPS functionality, it is otherwise identical.[4]

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference Anandtech-review was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Merritt, Rick (September 7, 2016). "Apple Debuts Three Custom Chips". EE Times. Archived from the original on September 13, 2016. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
  3. ^ "Apple introduces Apple Watch Series 2, the ultimate device for a healthy life" (Press release). Apple. September 7, 2016. Archived from the original on November 16, 2017. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
  4. ^ Benjamin, Jeff (October 4, 2016). "PSA: The Apple Watch Series 1 is just as fast as Series 2". 9to5mac.com. Archived from the original on November 8, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2017.