Apple A13 Bionic | Apple A9 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A13 Bionic and the Apple A9 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 A9 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2015. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Apple A13 (1) | CPU group | Apple A9/A9X (2) |
13 | Generation | 9 |
A13 (Lightning / Thunder) | Architecture | A9 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple A12 Bionic | Predecessor | Apple A8 |
Apple A14 Bionic | Successor | Apple A10 Fusion |
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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 A9 clocks with 1.85 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A13 Bionic | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
6 | Cores | 2 |
6 | Threads | 2 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.65 GHz 2x Lightning |
A-Core | 1.85 GHz 2x Twister |
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 | Apple A9 |
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 | Apple A9 |
1.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
10 | GPU Generation | 6 |
7 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 1 |
16 | Compute units | 24 |
256 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 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 A9 |
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 | Decode |
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 A9 supports a maximum of 2 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A13 Bionic | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR4-3200 |
4 GB | Max. Memory | 2 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 3.00 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 A9 is 5 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 A9 |
6 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 5 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 A9 is at 7.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 16 nm. |
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Apple A13 Bionic | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
7 nm | Technology | 16 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 | Q3/2015 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
Apple A13 @ 1.35 GHz |
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Apple A9
Apple A9 @ 0.65 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A13 Bionic | Apple A9 |
Apple iPhone 11 Apple iPhone 11 Pro Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone SE |
Apple iPhone 6s Apple iPhone SE (1. Gen) |