chipset
noun
chip·set
ˈchip-ˌset 
: a group of integrated circuits that together perform a set of related functions (such as processing data)
Examples of chipset in a Sentence
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The company has chopped and changed its strategy several times over the years, recently revamping the range with its in-house Tensor chipset.
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Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Released in 2022, the fifth-gen Air was first in the line to use Apple’s M1 chipset, which gives it power comparable to the 2021 iPad Pro.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 4 Mar. 2024
In 2023, Apple announced its current flagship M3 chipsets, which are more power-efficient and speedier than its predecessor, but these processors are still available in only the MacBook Pro (14-inch and 16-inch) and 24-inch iMac models.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 14 Feb. 2024
Analyst Jeff Pu also believes that the A18 Pro chipset will also power the phone’s on-device AI.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
This year, artificial intelligence took center stage as Nvidia showed off jaw-dropping capabilities of its chipsets and software companies such as Convai and Ubisoft revealed intriguing gameplay opportunities.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2024
The lower tier Moto G 5G uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset with 4GB of RAM and includes a 6.6-inch 720p LCD, also with a 120Hz refresh rate.
—Allison Johnson, The Verge, 12 Mar. 2024
Devlin reiterates that all of the data Polar ID captures is saved in the trusted execution environment on Qualcomm’s chipset, where it’s encrypted.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 26 Feb. 2024
For 2024, the laptop comes in new chipset models with the speedy and powerful M3, as well as in two sizes, 13.6-inch and 15.3-inch varieties.
—Rudie Obias, Variety, 8 Mar. 2024
Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Released in 2022, the fifth-gen Air was first in the line to use Apple’s M1 chipset, which gives it power comparable to the 2021 iPad Pro.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 4 Mar. 2024
In 2023, Apple announced its current flagship M3 chipsets, which are more power-efficient and speedier than its predecessor, but these processors are still available in only the MacBook Pro (14-inch and 16-inch) and 24-inch iMac models.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 14 Feb. 2024
Analyst Jeff Pu also believes that the A18 Pro chipset will also power the phone’s on-device AI.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
This year, artificial intelligence took center stage as Nvidia showed off jaw-dropping capabilities of its chipsets and software companies such as Convai and Ubisoft revealed intriguing gameplay opportunities.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2024
The lower tier Moto G 5G uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset with 4GB of RAM and includes a 6.6-inch 720p LCD, also with a 120Hz refresh rate.
—Allison Johnson, The Verge, 12 Mar. 2024
Devlin reiterates that all of the data Polar ID captures is saved in the trusted execution environment on Qualcomm’s chipset, where it’s encrypted.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 26 Feb. 2024
For 2024, the laptop comes in new chipset models with the speedy and powerful M3, as well as in two sizes, 13.6-inch and 15.3-inch varieties.
—Rudie Obias, Variety, 8 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
chip entry 1 ("integrated circuit") + set entry 2
First Known Use
1966, in the meaning defined above
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“Chipset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chipset. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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