Apple A12Z Bionic | AMD A4-4000 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A12Z Bionic and the AMD A4-4000 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A12Z Bionic 8 core processor released in Q1/2020 with the AMD A4-4000 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2013. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | AMD A (112) |
Apple A12/A12X/A12Z (3) | CPU group | AMD A4-4000 (2) |
12 | Generation | 2 |
A12 | Architecture | Richland (Piledriver) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
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 AMD A4-4000 clocks with 3.00 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | Characteristic | AMD A4-4000 |
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 | 3.00 GHz (3.20 GHz) |
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 | AMD A4-4000 |
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 | AMD Radeon HD 7480D |
1.13 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.72 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9 | GPU Generation | 4 |
7 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 2 |
32 | Compute units | 2 |
512 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
6 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11 |
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 | AMD Radeon HD 7480D |
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 AMD A4-4000 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | Characteristic | AMD A4-4000 |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | DDR3-1333 |
6 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 1.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A12Z Bionic has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the AMD A4-4000 is 65 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 | AMD A4-4000 |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 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 AMD A4-4000 is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | Characteristic | AMD A4-4000 |
7 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
-- | Socket | FM2 |
None | Virtualization | AMD-V |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
iOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2020 | Release date | Q2/2013 |
-- | Release price | 32 $ |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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AMD A4-4000
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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AMD A4-4000
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
Apple A12Z @ 1.13 GHz |
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AMD A4-4000
AMD Radeon HD 7480D @ 0.72 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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AMD A4-4000
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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AMD A4-4000
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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AMD A4-4000
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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AMD A4-4000
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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AMD A4-4000
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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AMD A4-4000
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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AMD A4-4000
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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AMD A4-4000
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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AMD A4-4000
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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AMD A4-4000
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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AMD A4-4000
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | AMD A4-4000 |
Apple iPad Pro 2020 | Unknown |