Apple A13 Bionic | Apple A8X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A13 Bionic and the Apple A8X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A13 Bionic 6 core processor released in Q3/2019 with the Apple A8X which has 3 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2014. |
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Apple A series (24) | Family | Apple A series (24) |
Apple A13 (1) | CPU group | Apple A8/A8X (2) |
13 | Generation | 8 |
A13 (Lightning / Thunder) | Architecture | A8 |
Smartphone / Tablet | Segment | Smartphone / Tablet |
Apple A12 Bionic | Predecessor | Apple A6X |
Apple A14 Bionic | Successor | Apple A9X |
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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 Apple A8X clocks with 1.50 GHz, has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A13 Bionic | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
6 | Cores | 3 |
6 | Threads | 3 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.65 GHz 2x Lightning |
A-Core | 1.50 GHz 3x Typhoon |
1.80 GHz 4x Thunder |
B-Core | -- |
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 A13 Bionic | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
8 Neural cores @ 6 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 A13 | GPU | Apple A8X |
1.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
10 | GPU Generation | 5 |
7 nm | Technology | 20 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 1 |
16 | Compute units | 32 |
256 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | 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 | Apple A8X |
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 4 GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the Apple A13 Bionic, while the Apple A8X supports a maximum of 2 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A13 Bionic | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR3-1600 |
4 GB | Max. Memory | 2 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A13 Bionic has a TDP of 6 W. The TDP of the Apple A8X is 8 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 | Apple A8X |
6 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 8 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple A13 Bionic has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Apple A8X is at 6.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 20 nm. |
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Apple A13 Bionic | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
7 nm | Technology | 20 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 | iOS |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q3/2014 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
Apple A13 @ 1.35 GHz |
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Apple A8X
Apple A8X @ 0.45 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A13 Bionic | Apple A8X |
Apple iPhone 11 Apple iPhone 11 Pro Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone SE |
Apple iPad Air 2 |