Apple A16 Bionic | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A16 Bionic and the Samsung Exynos 2400 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A16 Bionic 6 core processor released in Q3/2022 with the Samsung Exynos 2400 which has 10 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Samsung Exynos (46) |
Apple A16 (1) | CPU group | Samsung Exynos 2400 (1) |
16 | Generation | 7 |
A16 | Architecture | Cortex-X4/-A720/-A520 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) | Predecessor | -- |
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 Samsung Exynos 2400 clocks with 3.20 GHz, has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 10 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A16 Bionic | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 2400 |
6 | Cores | 10 |
6 | Threads | 10 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.46 GHz 2x Everest |
A-Core | 3.20 GHz 1x Cortex-X4 |
2.02 GHz 4x Sawtooth |
B-Core | 2.90 GHz 5x Cortex-A720 |
-- | C-Core | 1.95 GHz 4x Cortex-A520 |
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 | Samsung Exynos 2400 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Samsung AI engine |
16 Neural cores @ 17 TOPS | AI specifications | Samsung AI Accelerator @ 44 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 | Samsung Xclipse 940 |
1.34 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
13 | GPU Generation | -- |
4 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 0 |
20 | Compute units | 12 |
640 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
6 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 | Samsung Xclipse 940 |
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 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 6 GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Samsung Exynos 2400 supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 68.3 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A16 Bionic | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 2400 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5X-8533 |
6 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
20.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
24.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A16 Bionic has a TDP of 7.25 W. The TDP of the Samsung Exynos 2400 is 12 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 | Samsung Exynos 2400 |
7.25 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 12 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 Samsung Exynos 2400 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Apple A16 Bionic | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 2400 |
4 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
Armv8.6-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
iOS | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2022 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 2400
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 2400
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 2400
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 2400
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A16 Bionic
Apple A16 (5 GPU Cores) @ 1.34 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 2400
Samsung Xclipse 940 @ 1.40 GHz |
Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 2400
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 2400
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A16 Bionic | Samsung Exynos 2400 |
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max |
Samsung Galaxy S24 Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus |