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Apple A12Z Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A12Z Bionic and the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A12Z Bionic 8 core processor released in Q1/2020 with the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2022. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Mediatek Dimensity (36) |
Apple A12/A12X/A12Z (3) | CPU group | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 (2) |
12 | Generation | 3 |
A12 | Architecture | Cortex-X2 / -A710 / -A510 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple A10X Fusion | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 |
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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 MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ clocks with 3.20 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.49 GHz 4x Vortex |
A-Core | 3.20 GHz 1x Cortex-X2 |
1.59 GHz 4x Tempest |
B-Core | 2.85 GHz 3x Cortex-A710 |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A510 |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
8 Neural cores @ 5 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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-G710 MP10 |
1.13 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.90 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 3 |
7 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 1 |
32 | Compute units | 10 |
512 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
6 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
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-G710 MP10 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
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 MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 60.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR5-7500 |
6 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 60.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A12Z Bionic has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ 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 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ |
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 MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ |
7 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
iOS | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2020 | Release date | Q3/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
Apple A12Z @ 1.13 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
ARM Mali-G710 MP10 @ 0.90 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ |
Apple iPad Pro 2020 | Unknown |