Apple A12Z Bionic | Samsung Exynos 4212 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A12Z Bionic and the Samsung Exynos 4212 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A12Z Bionic 8 core processor released in Q1/2020 with the Samsung Exynos 4212 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2011. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Samsung Exynos (46) |
Apple A12/A12X/A12Z (3) | CPU group | Samsung Exynos 4212 (1) |
12 | Generation | 2 |
A12 | Architecture | Cortex-A9 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple A10X Fusion | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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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 Samsung Exynos 4212 clocks with 1.50 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 4212 |
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 Cortex-A9 |
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 | Samsung Exynos 4212 |
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 | ARM Mali-400 MP4 |
1.13 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.40 GHz |
9 | GPU Generation | Utgard |
7 nm | Technology | 28nm |
1 | Max. displays | 1 |
32 | Compute units | 4 |
512 | Shader | 64 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
6 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 0 |
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 | ARM Mali-400 MP4 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 6 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Apple A12Z Bionic, while the Samsung Exynos 4212 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled. |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 4212 |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR2-400 |
6 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 0 |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A12Z Bionic has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Samsung Exynos 4212 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 4212 |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | 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 Samsung Exynos 4212 is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 4212 |
7 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv7-A (32 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
iOS | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2020 | Release date | Q3/2011 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
Apple A12Z @ 1.13 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 4212
ARM Mali-400 MP4 @ 0.40 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 4212
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 4212
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 4212
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 4212
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 4212
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 4212
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 4212
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 4212
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 4212
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | Samsung Exynos 4212 |
Apple iPad Pro 2020 | Unknown |