AMD EPYC 7502P | Apple A16 Bionic | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD EPYC 7502P and the Apple A16 Bionic and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD EPYC 7502P 32 core processor released in Q3/2019 with the Apple A16 Bionic which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2022. |
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AMD EPYC (129) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
AMD EPYC 7002 (24) | CPU group | Apple A16 (1) |
2 | Generation | 16 |
Rome (Zen 2) | Architecture | A16 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) |
-- | Successor | Apple A17 Pro |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC 7502P is a 32 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (3.35 GHz). The processor can compute 64 threads at the same time. The Apple A16 Bionic clocks with 3.46 GHz, has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. |
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AMD EPYC 7502P | Characteristic | Apple A16 Bionic |
32 | Cores | 6 |
64 | Threads | 6 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.50 GHz (3.35 GHz) | A-Core | 3.46 GHz 2x Everest |
-- | B-Core | 2.02 GHz 4x Sawtooth |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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AMD EPYC 7502P | Characteristic | Apple A16 Bionic |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 17 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Apple A16 (5 GPU Cores) |
GPU frequency | 1.34 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 13 |
Technology | 4 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 20 |
-- | Shader | 640 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 6 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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no iGPU | GPU | Apple A16 (5 GPU Cores) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the AMD EPYC 7502P, while the Apple A16 Bionic supports a maximum of 6 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD EPYC 7502P | Characteristic | Apple A16 Bionic |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
Max. Memory | 6 GB | |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 20.00 MB |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | 24.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
128 | PCIe lanes | -- |
252.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD EPYC 7502P has a TDP of 180 W. The TDP of the Apple A16 Bionic is 7.25 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD EPYC 7502P | Characteristic | Apple A16 Bionic |
180 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7.25 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC 7502P has 128.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Apple A16 Bionic is at 44.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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AMD EPYC 7502P | Characteristic | Apple A16 Bionic |
7 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.6-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | -- |
SP3 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | iOS |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q3/2022 |
4250 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD EPYC 7502P
32C 64T @ 3.35 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7502P
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7502P
32C 64T @ 3.35 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7502P
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7502P
32C 64T @ 3.35 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7502P
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7502P
32C 64T @ 3.35 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7502P
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
Apple A16 (5 GPU Cores) @ 1.34 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7502P
32C 64T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7502P
32C 64T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7502P
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7502P
32C 64T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC 7502P | Apple A16 Bionic |
Unknown | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max |