Apple A16 Bionic | Intel Core i9-14900HX | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A16 Bionic and the Intel Core i9-14900HX and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A16 Bionic 6 core processor released in Q3/2022 with the Intel Core i9-14900HX which has 24 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2024. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Intel Core i9 (78) |
Apple A16 (1) | CPU group | Intel Core i 14000H (5) |
16 | Generation | 14 |
A16 | Architecture | Raptor Lake H Refresh |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) | Predecessor | Intel Core i9-13900HX |
Apple A17 Pro | Successor | -- |
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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 Intel Core i9-14900HX clocks with 2.20 GHz (5.80 GHz), has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A16 Bionic | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
6 | Cores | 24 |
6 | Threads | 32 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.46 GHz 2x Everest |
A-Core | 2.20 GHz (5.80 GHz) 8x Raptor Cove |
2.02 GHz 4x Sawtooth |
B-Core | 1.60 GHz (4.10 GHz) 16x Gracemont |
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 | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Intel AI engine |
16 Neural cores @ 17 TOPS | AI specifications | Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) |
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 | Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) |
1.34 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.65 GHz |
13 | GPU Generation | 13 |
4 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
20 | Compute units | 32 |
640 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
6 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
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 | Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) |
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 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
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 Intel Core i9-14900HX supports a maximum of 192 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A16 Bionic | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 |
6 GB | Max. Memory | 192 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
20.00 MB | L2 Cache | 32.00 MB |
24.00 MB | L3 Cache | 36.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 5.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A16 Bionic has a TDP of 7.25 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i9-14900HX is 55 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 | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
7.25 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 55 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 157 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 45 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple A16 Bionic has 44.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 4 nm. The cache of Intel Core i9-14900HX is at 68.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Apple A16 Bionic | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
4 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv8.6-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
-- | Socket | BGA 1964 |
None | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
iOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2022 | Release date | Q1/2024 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900HX
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900HX
24C 32T @ 2.20 GHz |
Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900HX
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900HX
24C 32T @ 2.20 GHz |
Apple A16 Bionic
Apple A16 (5 GPU Cores) @ 1.34 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900HX
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) @ 1.65 GHz |
Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900HX
24C 32T @ 2.20 GHz |
Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900HX
24C 32T @ 2.20 GHz |
Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900HX
24C 32T @ 2.20 GHz |
Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900HX
24C 32T @ 2.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A16 Bionic | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max |
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