Specifications
The Cortex-A73 processor is a highly-efficient high-performance processor.
The Cortex-A73 processor can be paired with the Cortex-A53 or Cortex-A35 processor in a big.LITTLE configuration for an array of mobile and embedded devices. The Cortex-A73 processor cluster has one to four cores, each with their L1 instruction and data caches, together with a single shared L2 unified cache.
Arm Cortex-A73 CPU
| Architecture | Armv8-A |
| Multicore | 1-4x Symmetrical Multiprocessing (SMP) within a single processor cluster, and multiple coherent SMP processor clusters through AMBA 4 ACE technology |
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Key features
Efficient Out-of-Order Pipeline
Microarchitecture performance and power improvements to maximize efficiency of the 2-wide out-of-order pipeline. High and sustained performance at frequencies up to 2.8GHz in advanced process technology for premium smartphones.
State-of-the-art Branch Prediction and Power-Optimized Instruction Fetching
Advanced sophisticated prediction algorithm with power-optimized 64kB instruction cache.
High-performance Memory System
Full out-of-order dual-issue load/store capability combined with up to 64kB data cache. Enhanced data prefetching with automatic complex pattern detection.
Optimized mobile and consumer feature set
Combined with Cortex-A53 or Cortex-35 in big.LITTLE configuration using Arm CCI interconnect for high scalability.
Cortex-A comparison table for Armv7-A and Armv8-A
Download the following PDF datasheet to compare the specifications of Cortex-A Armv7-A and Armv8-A processors.