Apple A12Z Bionic | Apple A8 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A12Z Bionic and the Apple A8 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A12Z Bionic 8 core processor released in Q1/2020 with the Apple A8 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2014. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Apple A12/A12X/A12Z (3) | CPU group | Apple A8/A8X (2) |
12 | Generation | 8 |
A12 | Architecture | A8 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple A10X Fusion | Predecessor | Apple A7 |
-- | Successor | Apple A9 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple A12Z Bionic is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.49 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Apple A8 clocks with 1.50 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | Characteristic | Apple A8 |
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.49 GHz 4x Vortex |
A-Core | 1.50 GHz 2x Typhoon |
1.59 GHz 4x Tempest |
B-Core | -- |
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 A12Z Bionic | Characteristic | Apple A8 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
8 Neural cores @ 5 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
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 A12Z | GPU | Apple A8 |
1.13 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.53 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9 | GPU Generation | 5 |
7 nm | Technology | 20 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 1 |
32 | Compute units | 16 |
512 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
6 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 A12Z | GPU | Apple A8 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 6 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Apple A12Z Bionic, while the Apple A8 supports a maximum of 1 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | Characteristic | Apple A8 |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR3-1600 |
6 GB | Max. Memory | 1 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A12Z Bionic has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Apple A8 is 5 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | Characteristic | Apple A8 |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple A12Z Bionic has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Apple A8 is at 5.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 20 nm. |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | Characteristic | Apple A8 |
7 nm | Technology | 20 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 |
Q1/2020 | Release date | Q3/2014 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
Apple A12Z @ 1.13 GHz |
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Apple A8
Apple A8 @ 0.53 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | Apple A8 |
Apple iPad Pro 2020 | Apple iPhone 6 Apple iPhone 6 Plus Apple iPad Mini 4 Apple TV HD Apple HomePod Apple iPod touch (6. Gen) |