By the way if you have a problem with the number of cores just compare the single core score. I don't see a problem though, it they can cram one more core in same tdp then it's fair.
The jury is still out wether Apple could compete with Intel at those higher TDPs (15w-28w-45w)
Then the Intel processor comes out ahead despite the iPad having a higher clock speed.
> I don't see a problem though, it they can cram one more core in same tdp then it's fair.
The quad core i5-7442EQ will destroy the dual core i5-7267U at anything threaded even though it has a lower TDP. Having more cores is an asymmetric advantage in threaded benchmarks.
It's unlikely that the A series would be able to compete with the Intel CPUs at significantly higher TDPs from the get go - especially when you start considering interconnections between cores etc. They might be able to get close to lower TDP desktop i5s, but then just look at the difficulty Ryzen is having at doing just that...
ARM will be 27 years old this year.
Catching up is easier than pushing the envelope. It's impressive, but it's not earth-shattering.