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Apple A13 Bionic vs Google Tensor G2

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The Apple A13 Bionic was primarily developed for mobile devices and is based on the Lightning and Thunder architecture.

Manufactured using the 7 nm process, this chip offers a well-rounded balance between power consumption and computing power. In single-core performance, the Apple A13 Bionic shows clear advantages over the comparison model, while the multi-core performance operates at a similar level.

The integrated Apple A13 graphics enable a stable frame rate in common applications. With a memory bandwidth of 34 GB/s and an L2 cache of 8 MB, the design is geared toward fast data access. The chip is suitable for users who demand high efficiency for daily tasks and superior single-core performance.

The thermal design is optimized for passively cooled systems. Regarding the price-performance ratio, the Apple A13 Bionic is mainly found in cost-efficient or refurbished devices. The Google Tensor G2 is based on the G2 architecture and is produced using the 5 nm process.

It is designed for users who value specialized computing processes and integrated graphics functions. Despite the finer manufacturing, the Google Tensor G2 does not reach the level of the competitor in single-core performance, but delivers comparable multi-core performance. The ARM Mali-G710 MP7 graphics unit benefits from a higher memory bandwidth of 53 GB/s, which is advantageous in gaming scenarios and graphics-heavy applications.

Additionally, the chip features an L3 cache of 4 MB, which increases data management efficiency. The thermal design power is optimized for mobile use, focusing on constant performance. In the overall assessment, this chip offers a solid foundation for modern applications. It is recommended for users who want to benefit from higher graphics performance and modern memory standards.

The price-performance ratio is characterized by its use in newer mid-range devices.

Apple A13 Bionic

  • Manufactured in a 7 nm process
  • High single-core performance
  • Integrated Apple A13 graphics
  • 8 MB Level 2 Cache

Google Tensor G2

  • Modern 5 nm manufacturing
  • High memory bandwidth of 53 GB/s
  • ARM Mali-G710 MP7 graphics unit
  • 4 MB Level 3 Cache

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 1 - 100 %
Apple A13 Bionic
Rank 2 - 82 %
Google Tensor G2
Multi-core performance
Rank 1 - 100 %
Apple A13 Bionic
Rank 2 - 92 %
Google Tensor G2
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Apple A13 Bionic
6C / 6T · 2.65 GHz
1,710
Google Tensor G2
8C / 8T · 2.85 GHz
1,426
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Apple A13 Bionic
6C / 6T · 2.65 GHz
3,599
Google Tensor G2
8C / 8T · 2.85 GHz
3,342
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Apple A13 Bionic
6C / 6T · 2.65 GHz
1,336
Google Tensor G2
8C / 8T · 2.85 GHz
1,068
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Apple A13 Bionic
6C / 6T · 2.65 GHz
3,429
Google Tensor G2
8C / 8T · 2.85 GHz
3,149
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Apple A13 Bionic
Apple A13
691
Google Tensor G2
ARM Mali-G710 MP7
700
AnTuTu 9 Benchmark

AnTuTu 9 Benchmark
Multi-core performance

Apple A13 Bionic
6C / 6T · 2.65 GHz
648,406 pts
Google Tensor G2
8C / 8T · 2.85 GHz
789,419 pts
AI performance (NPU)

AI performance (NPU)

Apple A13 Bionic
6C / 6T · 2.65 GHz
6.0 TOPS
Google Tensor G2
8C / 8T · 2.85 GHz
4.0 TOPS

More benchmarks

At a glance

Wischen
Apple A13 BionicGoogle Tensor G2
FamilyApple A series (27)Google Tensor (5)
CPU groupApple A13 (1)Google Tensor G2 (1)
ArchitectureA13 (Lightning / Thunder)G2
Technology7 nm5 nm
SegmentSmartphone / TabletSmartphone / Tablet
Socket
PredecessorApple A12 BionicGoogle Tensor
SuccessorApple A14 Bionic

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Wischen
Apple A13 BionicGoogle Tensor G2
CPU Cores / Threads6 / 68 / 8
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturehybrid (big.LITTLE)hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)
Core Cluster 1: 2x Lightning
2.65 GHz
2x Cortex-X1
2.85 GHz
Core Cluster 2: 4x Thunder
1.80 GHz
2x Cortex-A78
2.35 GHz
Core Cluster 3: 4x Cortex-A55
1.80 GHz
L2-Cache8.00 MB8.00 MB
L3-Cache4.00 MB
Overclocking

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Wischen
Apple A13 BionicGoogle Tensor G2
GPU nameApple A13ARM Mali-G710 MP7
GPU frequency1.35 GHz0.90 GHz
CUs / Shader16 / 2567 /
Raytracing
Max. displays11
Max. GPU Memory4 GB
Technology7 nm4 nm
Release dateQ3/2019Q2/2021

NPU AI performance

Wischen
Apple A13 BionicGoogle Tensor G2
AI hardwareApple Neural EngineGoogle Tensor AI
AI specifications8 Neural cores @ 6 TOPSGoogle Edge TPU @ 4 TOPS
NPU + CPU + iGPU

Memory & PCIe

Wischen
Apple A13 BionicGoogle Tensor G2
MemoryLPDDR4X-4266 (34.1 GB/s)
LPDDR5-5500 (53.0 GB/s)
Max. Memory4 GB12 GB
Memory channels12
ECCNoNo
PCIe
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

Wischen
Apple A13 BionicGoogle Tensor G2
TDP6 W10 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

Wischen
Apple A13 BionicGoogle Tensor G2
Chip designChipletChiplet
AES-NI
Operating systemsiOSAndroid
Instruction setArmv8-A (64 bit)Armv8-A (64 bit)
ISA extensions
Release dateQ3/2019Q4/2022
Release price
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Apple A13 Bionic
Apple A13 Bionic
6C / 6T · 2.65 GHz
Google Tensor G2
Google Tensor G2
8C / 8T · 2.85 GHz

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