Apple A12X Bionic | Apple A9X | |
CPU comparisonApple A12X Bionic or Apple A9X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Apple A12X Bionic has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.49 GHz. Up to 6 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Apple A12X Bionic was released in Q3/2018. The Apple A9X has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.26 GHz. The CPU supports up to 4 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple A9X was released in Q3/2015. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Apple A12/A12X/A12Z (3) | CPU group | Apple A9/A9X (2) |
12 | Generation | 9 |
A12 | Architecture | A9 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple A10X Fusion | Predecessor | Apple A8X |
-- | Successor | Apple A10X Fusion |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple A12X Bionic is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.49 GHz. The Apple A9X has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.26 GHz. |
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Apple A12X Bionic | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.49 GHz 4x Vortex |
A-Core | 2.26 GHz 2x Twister |
1.59 GHz 4x Tempest |
B-Core | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Apple A12X Bionic | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
8 Neural cores @ 5 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Apple A12X | GPU | Apple A9X |
1.13 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9 | GPU Generation | 6 |
7 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 1 |
28 | Compute units | 48 |
448 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
6 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Apple A12X | GPU | Apple A9X |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple A12X Bionic supports a maximum of 6 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple A9X can connect up to 4 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Apple A12X Bionic | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR4-3200 |
6 GB | Max. Memory | 4 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Apple A12X Bionic has a TDP of 15 W, that of the Apple A9X is 8 W. |
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Apple A12X Bionic | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 8 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple A12X Bionic has a 8.00 MB cache, while the Apple A9X cache has a total of 7.00 MB. |
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Apple A12X Bionic | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
7 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
iOS | Operating systems | iOS |
Q3/2018 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Apple A12X Bionic
Apple A12X @ 1.13 GHz |
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Apple A9X
Apple A9X @ 0.65 GHz |
Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A12X Bionic | Apple A9X |
Apple iPad Pro 2018 | Apple iPad Pro (1. Gen) |