Overview
An SoC combines the CPU, GPU, RAM (sometimes), storage controllers, and wireless radios (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 5G) onto a single piece of silicon. This is the standard architecture for smartphones, tablets, and modern laptops.
Advantages
- Size: Extremely compact, allowing for thin and light devices.
- Power Efficiency: Components are close together, reducing the power needed for communication.
- Cost: Cheaper to manufacture a single chip than many separate ones.
Examples
- Apple A-series and M-series chips.
- Qualcomm Snapdragon.
- Samsung Exynos.