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Apple A12X Bionic vs Apple M5
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Summary
The Apple A12X Bionic, manufactured in 2018 using the 7nm process, was developed for the iPad Pro. Its A12 architecture integrates an Apple A12X graphics unit, 8 MB L2 cache, and achieves a maximum memory bandwidth of 68 GB/s.
The Apple M5, a newer processor generation, is manufactured using the more advanced 3nm process.
It is designed for maximum performance and energy efficiency in modern devices, with an M5 architecture that offers an Apple M5 (10 Core) graphics unit, 28 MB L2 cache, and 154 GB/s maximum memory bandwidth. In terms of computing power, the Apple M5 significantly surpasses the Apple A12X Bionic in both single-core and multi-core performance, thanks to newer core architectures and the 3nm manufacturing process.
This also enables superior performance in gaming, supported by the more advanced graphics unit and the significantly higher memory bandwidth of the Apple M5. The 3nm manufacturing of the Apple M5 ensures superior energy efficiency. In terms of price, the Apple A12X Bionic offers an attractive entry point in older devices, while the Apple M5 in latest-generation premium devices offers higher performance and future-proofing.
In summary, the Apple A12X Bionic is an option for everyday tasks. The Apple M5 is the superior choice for professional users, gamers, and users who require maximum performance and efficiency.
The Apple M5, a newer processor generation, is manufactured using the more advanced 3nm process.
It is designed for maximum performance and energy efficiency in modern devices, with an M5 architecture that offers an Apple M5 (10 Core) graphics unit, 28 MB L2 cache, and 154 GB/s maximum memory bandwidth. In terms of computing power, the Apple M5 significantly surpasses the Apple A12X Bionic in both single-core and multi-core performance, thanks to newer core architectures and the 3nm manufacturing process.
This also enables superior performance in gaming, supported by the more advanced graphics unit and the significantly higher memory bandwidth of the Apple M5. The 3nm manufacturing of the Apple M5 ensures superior energy efficiency. In terms of price, the Apple A12X Bionic offers an attractive entry point in older devices, while the Apple M5 in latest-generation premium devices offers higher performance and future-proofing.
In summary, the Apple A12X Bionic is an option for everyday tasks. The Apple M5 is the superior choice for professional users, gamers, and users who require maximum performance and efficiency.
Apple A12X Bionic
- Developed for iPad Pro (2018)
- 7nm manufacturing process
- Solid performance for everyday tasks
- Attractive price-performance ratio in older devices
Apple M5
- Advanced 3nm manufacturing process
- Superior single- and multi-core performance
- Excellent performance in gaming scenarios
- High energy efficiency for modern devices
Benchmarks
Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks
Single-core performance
Multi-core performance
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance
Apple A12X Bionic
32 %
8C / 8T · 2.49 GHz
Apple M5
100 %
9C / 9T · 4.61 GHz
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Apple A12X Bionic
29 %
8C / 8T · 2.49 GHz
Apple M5
100 %
9C / 9T · 0.91 GHz
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
Apple A12X Bionic
20 %
Apple A12X
Apple M5
100 %
Apple M5 (10 Core)
More benchmarks
Cinebench 2024 (SC)
427 entries
427 entries
Cinebench R23 (SC)
690 entries
690 entries
Cinebench R23 (MC)
665 entries
665 entries
Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,989 entries
1,989 entries
Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,927 entries
1,927 entries
Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,512 entries
2,512 entries
Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,483 entries
2,483 entries
FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,219 entries
2,219 entries
AnTuTu 10 Benchmark
25 entries
25 entries
AnTuTu 8 Benchmark
118 entries
118 entries
PassMark CPU-Mark
2,504 entries
2,504 entries
AI performance (NPU)
218 entries
218 entries
Specifications
At a glance
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Wischen
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Apple A12X Bionic | Apple M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Apple A series (27) | Apple M series (38) |
| CPU group | Apple A12/A12X/A12Z (3) | Apple M5 (6) |
| Architecture | A12 | M5 |
| Technology | 7 nm | 3 nm |
| Segment | Smartphone / Tablet | Notebook |
| Socket | ||
| Predecessor | Apple A10X Fusion | Apple M4 |
| Successor |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
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Wischen
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Apple A12X Bionic | Apple M5 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Cores / Threads | 8 / 8 | 9 / 9 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT | ✗ | ✗ |
| Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
| Core Cluster 1: | 4x Vortex 2.49 GHz |
3x P-Core 0.91 - 4.61 GHz |
| Core Cluster 2: | 4x Tempest 1.59 GHz |
6x E-Core 0.90 - 3.05 GHz |
| L2-Cache | 8.00 MB | 28.00 MB |
| L3-Cache | ||
| Overclocking | ✗ | ✗ |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
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Wischen
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Apple A12X Bionic | Apple M5 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU name | Apple A12X | Apple M5 (10 Core) |
| GPU frequency | 1.13 GHz | 0.34 - 1.90 GHz |
| CUs / Shader | 28 / 448 | 160 / 1280 |
| Raytracing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Max. displays | 1 | 3 |
| Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB | 24 GB |
| Technology | 7 nm | 3 nm |
| Release date | Q3/2018 | Q4/2025 |
NPU AI performance
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Wischen
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Apple A12X Bionic | Apple M5 |
|---|---|---|
| AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine | Apple Neural Engine |
| AI specifications | 8 Neural cores @ 5 TOPS | 16 Neural cores @ 60 TOPS |
| NPU + CPU + iGPU |
Memory & PCIe
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Wischen
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Apple A12X Bionic | Apple M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 (68.2 GB/s) | LPDDR5X-9600 (153.6 GB/s) |
| Max. Memory | 6 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC | No | No |
| PCIe | 4.0 | |
| PCIe Bandwidth |
Thermal Management
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Wischen
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Apple A12X Bionic | Apple M5 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15 W | 17 W |
| TDP (PL2) | ||
| TDP up | ||
| TDP down | 15 W | |
| T. junction max. | 100 °C |
Technical details
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Wischen
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Apple A12X Bionic | Apple M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip design | Chiplet | Monolithic |
| AES-NI | ✗ | ✓ |
| Operating systems | iOS | macOS, iPadOS |
| Instruction set | Armv8-A (64 bit) | Armv9.2-A (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation, AVX2, SME | |
| Release date | Q3/2018 | Q4/2025 |
| Release price | ||
| Documents |
User Reviews
Your rating
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