ARM Cortex-A7 launch -- Presentation, Mike Inglis, EVP & GM ARM Processor Division

[imroy264]

This "big.LITTLE" idea sounds similar to Nvidia's addition of a fifth "companion" core to their Tegra 3 SoC, for running low-impact tasks in a low-power mode.

[shaurz]

Is the A7 more or less powerful than A8?

[electrodacus]

@shaurz About 5% less powerful at same frequency and as single core.

More powerful since higher frequency and possibility to have dual core not to mention much better energy efficiency.

[subash56]

@shaurz far more powerful, with available specs.