Apple A10X Fusion | Apple A13 Bionic | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A10X Fusion and the Apple A13 Bionic and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A10X Fusion 6 core processor released in Q2/2017 with the Apple A13 Bionic which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2019. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Apple A10/A10X (2) | CPU group | Apple A13 (1) |
10 | Generation | 13 |
A10 | Architecture | A13 (Lightning / Thunder) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple A9X | Predecessor | Apple A12 Bionic |
Apple A12Z Bionic | Successor | Apple A14 Bionic |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple A10X Fusion is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.36 GHz. The processor can compute 6 threads at the same time. The Apple A13 Bionic clocks with 2.65 GHz, has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Characteristic | Apple A13 Bionic |
6 | Cores | 6 |
6 | Threads | 6 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.36 GHz 3x Hurricane |
A-Core | 2.65 GHz 2x Lightning |
1.30 GHz 3x Zephyr |
B-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Thunder |
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 A10X Fusion | Characteristic | Apple A13 Bionic |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 8 Neural cores @ 6 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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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Apple A10X | GPU | Apple A13 |
1.00 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.35 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7 | GPU Generation | 10 |
10 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 1 |
48 | Compute units | 16 |
384 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 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 A10X | GPU | Apple A13 |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 3 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Apple A10X Fusion, while the Apple A13 Bionic supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Characteristic | Apple A13 Bionic |
LPDDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
3 GB | Max. Memory | 4 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A10X Fusion has a TDP of 8 W. The TDP of the Apple A13 Bionic is 6 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Characteristic | Apple A13 Bionic |
8 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 6 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple A10X Fusion has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Apple A13 Bionic is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Characteristic | Apple A13 Bionic |
10 nm | Technology | 7 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 |
Q2/2017 | Release date | Q3/2019 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
Apple A10X @ 1.00 GHz |
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Apple A13 Bionic
Apple A13 @ 1.35 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Apple A13 Bionic |
Apple iPad Pro (2. Gen) Apple TV 4K |
Apple iPhone 11 Apple iPhone 11 Pro Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone SE |