Apple A16 Bionic | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A16 Bionic and the Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A16 Bionic 6 core processor released in Q3/2022 with the Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2021. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Apple A16 (1) | CPU group | Apple A15 (2) |
16 | Generation | 15 |
A16 | Architecture | A15 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) | Predecessor | Apple A14 Bionic |
Apple A17 Pro | Successor | Apple A16 Bionic |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple A16 Bionic is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.46 GHz. The processor can compute 6 threads at the same time. The Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) clocks with 3.23 GHz, has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A16 Bionic | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) |
6 | Cores | 6 |
6 | Threads | 6 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.46 GHz 2x Everest |
A-Core | 3.23 GHz 2x Avalanche |
2.02 GHz 4x Sawtooth |
B-Core | 2.02 GHz 4x Blizzard |
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 A16 Bionic | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
16 Neural cores @ 17 TOPS | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS |
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 A16 (5 GPU Cores) | GPU | Apple A15 (5 GPU Cores) |
1.34 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.34 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
13 | GPU Generation | 12 |
4 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
20 | Compute units | 20 |
640 | Shader | 640 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
6 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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Apple A16 (5 GPU Cores) | GPU | Apple A15 (5 GPU Cores) |
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 & PCIeUp to 6 GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) supports a maximum of 6 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A16 Bionic | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
6 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
20.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
24.00 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A16 Bionic has a TDP of 7.25 W. The TDP of the Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) is 7.25 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple A16 Bionic | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) |
7.25 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7.25 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple A16 Bionic has 44.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 4 nm. The cache of Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) is at 48.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Apple A16 Bionic | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) |
4 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8.6-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
iOS | Operating systems | iOS |
Q3/2022 | Release date | Q3/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Apple A16 Bionic
Apple A16 (5 GPU Cores) @ 1.34 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
Apple A15 (5 GPU Cores) @ 1.34 GHz |
Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A16 Bionic | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) |
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max |
Apple iPad mini (6. Gen) Apple iPhone 13 Pro Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Apple iPhone 14 Plus |