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Apple A10X Fusion | Apple A12Z Bionic | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A10X Fusion and the Apple A12Z 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 A12Z Bionic which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2020. |
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Apple A series (24) | Family | Apple A series (24) |
Apple A10/A10X (2) | CPU group | Apple A12/A12X/A12Z (3) |
10 | Generation | 12 |
A10 | Architecture | A12 |
Smartphone / Tablet | Segment | Smartphone / Tablet |
Apple A9X | Predecessor | Apple A10X Fusion |
Apple A12Z Bionic | Successor | -- |
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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 A12Z Bionic clocks with 2.49 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Characteristic | Apple A12Z Bionic |
6 | Cores | 8 |
6 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.36 GHz 3x Hurricane |
A-Core | 2.49 GHz 4x Vortex |
1.30 GHz 3x Zephyr |
B-Core | 1.59 GHz 4x Tempest |
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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Apple A10X Fusion | Characteristic | Apple A12Z Bionic |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 8 Neural cores @ 5 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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Apple A10X | GPU | Apple A12Z |
1.00 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.13 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7 | GPU Generation | 9 |
10 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 1 |
48 | Compute units | 32 |
384 | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | 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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Apple A10X | GPU | Apple A12Z |
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 A12Z Bionic supports a maximum of 6 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Characteristic | Apple A12Z Bionic |
LPDDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
3 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 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 A12Z Bionic is 15 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 A12Z Bionic |
8 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 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 A12Z Bionic is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Characteristic | Apple A12Z 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 | Q1/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
Apple A10X @ 1.00 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
Apple A12Z @ 1.13 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Apple A12Z Bionic |
Apple iPad Pro (2. Gen) Apple TV 4K |
Apple iPad Pro 2020 |