Apple A12Z Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A12Z Bionic and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A12Z Bionic 8 core processor released in Q1/2020 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2018. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Apple A12/A12X/A12Z (3) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855/860 (3) |
12 | Generation | 6 |
A12 | Architecture | Kryo 485 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple A10X Fusion | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
-- | 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 clocks with 2.84 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
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 | 2.84 GHz 1x Kryo 485 Prime |
1.59 GHz 4x Tempest |
B-Core | 2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 485 Gold |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 485 Silver |
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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
8 Neural cores @ 5 TOPS | AI specifications | Hexagon 690 @ 7 TOPS |
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 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
1.13 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.59 GHz |
9 | GPU Generation | 5 |
7 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 1 |
32 | Compute units | 4 |
512 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
6 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
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 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
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 | 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
6 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 1.75 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A12Z Bionic has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 is at 3.75 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
7 nm | Technology | 7 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 | Android |
Q1/2020 | Release date | Q4/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
Apple A12Z @ 1.13 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Qualcomm Adreno 640 @ 0.59 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A12Z Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
Apple iPad Pro 2020 | OnePlus 7 Pro OnePlus 7 Pro 5G Sony Xperia 1 Sony Xperia 5 Xiaomi Mi 9 Oppo Reno 10x Zoom |