Apple A12 Bionic vs Apple A18

The Apple A12 Bionic (architecture codename: A12), manufactured using the 7 nm process, was designed for older mobile Apple devices, while the Apple A18 (architecture codename: Donan), manufactured using the more advanced 3 nm process, is intended for the latest generation of high-end mobile devices.

Both Apple processors utilize a combination of performance and efficiency cores. The Apple A18 significantly surpasses the Apple A12 Bionic in both single-core and multi-core performance, which is due to its improved architecture and more efficient manufacturing process.

For gaming scenarios, the Apple A18, with its integrated Apple A18 graphics unit (5 GPU Cores) and a maximum memory bandwidth of 60 GB/s, is clearly superior to the Apple A12 Bionic, which has its Apple A12 graphics unit and 34 GB/s memory bandwidth. It delivers significantly smoother frame rates and better graphics quality.

Thanks to the 3 nm manufacturing process, the Apple A18 is more energy-efficient than the 7 nm Apple A12 Bionic, offering more performance per watt and enabling longer battery life. The Apple A12 Bionic is found in older, more affordable devices for basic use. The Apple A18 is built into premium models with a higher price, but offers significantly higher performance for demanding applications and future-proof use.