Apple A12 Bionic vs Apple A19 Pro

The Apple A12 Bionic, codenamed A12, was introduced in late 2018 for mobile devices such as iPhones and iPads.

The Apple A19 Pro is a newer development for Apple's future high-end mobile devices. The Apple A12 Bionic is manufactured using a 7nm process, while the Apple A19 Pro benefits from a more advanced 3nm manufacturing process.

Both are System-on-a-Chip (SoC) designs with Apple-developed cores. In Geekbench 6 tests, the Apple A19 Pro shows significantly higher single-core performance and also significantly outperforms the Apple A12 Bionic in multi-core applications. The performance increase clearly exceeds the 10 percent mark.

For gaming scenarios, the Apple A19 Pro, with its integrated graphics unit “Apple A19 Pro (6 GPU Cores)” and a maximum memory bandwidth of 68 GB/s, offers significantly superior performance compared to the “Apple A12” graphics unit and 34 GB/s of the Apple A12 Bionic.

Graphically demanding applications benefit greatly from this. Thanks to the 3nm manufacturing process, the Apple A19 Pro is more energy-efficient than the 7nm Apple A12 Bionic. This allows for either more performance with the same power consumption or a longer battery life. Both processors are integrated into Apple devices, so there are no separate market prices.

The Apple A19 Pro will deliver higher absolute performance in newer, more expensive devices, while the Apple A12 Bionic offers a good price-performance ratio for everyday tasks in older models. The Apple A19 Pro is the clear recommendation for users seeking the highest performance, advanced graphics, and efficiency.

The Apple A12 Bionic remains a solid option for budget-conscious users and less demanding use.