Fourth-Generation, High-Performance CPU Based on DynamIQ Technology
Designed for high-end performance at best efficiency, Cortex-A78 enables superior immersive experiences, bridging the gap between mobile and laptop performance. Optimized for new form factors and foldables, Cortex-A78 is ready for the next wave of mobile innovation and continues Arm’s industry-leading mobile performance and efficiency with 5G device architecture.
Features and Benefits
Pushing the boundaries for mobile CPUs toward new and exciting form factors with larger, foldable and multiple screens.
With increased flexibility using DynamIQ with multi core configurations and power efficiency improvements, multi-day battery life is now a reality.
Scalable across different tiers of mobile devices - from premium smartphones to mainstream laptops.
Where Innovation and Ideas Come to Life
Smartphone
One of the most prolific pieces of technology, smartphones are the world's most dynamic personal computers, connecting more than 4 billion people in immersive experiences. Arm develops the CPU technology that powers everything on a smartphone.
5G
Faster, low-latency, high-bandwidth 5G networks can connect anything, anywhere, with improved performance, efficiency, and cost. Arm-powered solutions are at the forefront of unleashing the power of next-generation mobile networks.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are expanding and defining more applications than ever to change how we interact with devices and machines. The Cortex-A78 CPU enables mobile ML, and when combined with Ethos NPUs can create system wide premium ML performance.
Talk with an Expert
Balancing performance and efficiency has never been easier. Learn how the Cortex-A78 can create a better user experience for your products.
Explore More Options and Features
Cortex-A55
An efficient mid-range processor designed for extreme scalability in constrained environments. It can be combined with premium Cortex-A processors using DynamIQ technology.
Mali-G78
Second-generation premium GPU based on the Mali Valhall architecture, delivering improvements in performance and efficiency for graphics intensive applications.
Ethos-N78
Arm’s second-generation, highly scalable and efficient processor enables affordable premium AI solutions in multiple market segments.
System IP
Arm System IP enables system designers to configure and build high-performance, power-efficient SoCs while further differentiating with Arm processors and their own IP elements integrated via industry-standard AMBA interfaces.
A Foundation of Silicon Success
Arm-based chips, device architectures, and technologies orchestrate the performance of everything that makes modern life possible — from smartphones to agricultural sensors and from medical instruments to servers.
Arm Architecture
The Arm architecture specifies a set of rules that dictate how the hardware works when a particular instruction is executed. This contract between the hardware and the software defines how they interact and is the foundation of the portability and compatibility promise to the Arm ecosystem.
DynamIQ
Combines big and LITTLE CPUs into a single, fully integrated cluster, bringing benefits in power and performance for everything from mobile devices to infrastructure.
big.LITTLE
Arm big.LITTLE technology is a heterogeneous processing architecture that uses two types of processor. 'LITTLE' processors are designed for maximum power efficiency, while 'big' processors are designed to provide maximum compute performance.
Arm Neon Technology
Neon technology is an advanced SIMD architecture extension for the Arm Cortex-A and Cortex-R series processors. The architecture extension improves the multimedia user experience across many applications.
Cortex-A78 Resources
Everything you need to know to make the right decision for your project. Includes technical documentation, industry insights, and where to go for expert advice.
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