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Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A12Z Bionic | |
CPU comparisonApple A14 Bionic or Apple A12Z Bionic - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Apple A14 Bionic has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. Up to 6 GB of memory is supported in 1 memory channels. The Apple A14 Bionic was released in Q3/2020. The Apple A12Z Bionic has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.49 GHz. The CPU supports up to 6 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple A12Z Bionic was released in Q1/2020. |
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Apple A series | Family | Apple A series |
Apple A14 | CPU group | Apple A12/A12X/A12Z |
14 | Generation | 12 |
A14 (Firestorm/Icestorm) | Architecture | A12 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple A13 Bionic | Predecessor | Apple A10X Fusion |
Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyIn addition to the number of CPU cores and threads, you can see here whether the Apple A14 Bionic or Apple A12Z Bionic can be overclocked. You will also find the clock frequencies of the processor (single-core and multi-core) here. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor. |
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6 | Cores | 8 |
6 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz 2x Firestorm |
A-Core | 2.49 GHz 4x Vortex |
1.82 GHz 4x Icestorm |
B-Core | 1.59 GHz 4x Tempest |
-- | C-Core | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe Apple A14 Bionic or Apple A12Z Bionic has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. A processor with integrated graphics is also called APU (Accelerated Processing Unit). |
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Apple A14 | GPU | Apple A12Z |
1.00 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.34 GHz |
GPU (Turbo) | ||
11 | GPU Generation | 9 |
5 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
64 | Execution units | 64 |
512 | Shader | 512 |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 6 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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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 | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe memory type as well as the amount of memory can greatly affect the speed of the processor. The memory bandwidth depends on several factors and is given in gigabytes per second. |
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LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
6 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
PCIe lanes | ||
Thermal ManagementThe Thermal Design Power (TDP for short) specifies the necessary cooling solution to cool the processor sufficiently. The TDP usually only gives a rough idea of the real consumption of a CPU. |
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7 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsHere you will find information on the size of the level 2 and level 3 cache of the Apple A14 Bionic or Apple A12Z Bionic as well as a list of the processors ISA extensions. We have documented the architecture and the manufacturing technology for you as well as the release date. |
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5 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) |
ISA extensions | ||
N/A | Socket | N/A |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
iOS | Operating systems | iOS |
Q3/2020 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
Apple A14 @ 1.00 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
Apple A12Z @ 1.34 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A12Z Bionic |
Apple iPhone 12 mini Apple iPhone 12 Apple iPhone 12 Pro Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Apple iPad Air (4. Gen) |
Apple iPad Pro 2020 |