Apple A13 Bionic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A13 Bionic and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A13 Bionic 6 core processor released in Q3/2019 with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X which has 32 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2019. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Apple A13 (1) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) |
13 | Generation | 3 |
A13 (Lightning / Thunder) | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple A12 Bionic | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
Apple A14 Bionic | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple A13 Bionic is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.65 GHz. The processor can compute 6 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X clocks with 3.70 GHz (4.50 GHz), has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A13 Bionic | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
6 | Cores | 32 |
6 | Threads | 64 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.65 GHz 2x Lightning |
A-Core | 3.70 GHz (4.50 GHz) |
1.80 GHz 4x Thunder |
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 A13 Bionic | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
8 Neural cores @ 6 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 A13 | GPU | no iGPU |
1.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
10 | GPU Generation | -- |
7 nm | Technology | |
1 | Max. displays | |
16 | Compute units | -- |
256 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | 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 A13 | GPU | no iGPU |
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 4 GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the Apple A13 Bionic, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X supports a maximum of 2048 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A13 Bionic | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
4 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 64 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A13 Bionic has a TDP of 6 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is 280 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple A13 Bionic | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
6 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple A13 Bionic has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is at 144.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Apple A13 Bionic | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
7 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
-- | Socket | TRX4 (sTRX4) |
None | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
iOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
-- | Release price | 1969 $ |
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Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
Apple A13 @ 1.35 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A13 Bionic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
Apple iPhone 11 Apple iPhone 11 Pro Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone SE |
Unknown |