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Apple M1 | Apple A12Z Bionic | |
CPU comparisonApple M1 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 M1 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. The Apple M1 was released in Q4/2020. 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 (Dual Channel) memory channels. The Apple A12Z Bionic was released in Q1/2020. |
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Apple M series | Family | Apple A series |
Apple M1 | CPU group | Apple A12/A12X/A12Z |
1 | Generation | 12 |
M1 | Architecture | A12 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A10X Fusion |
Apple M2 | Successor | -- |
CPU Cores and Base FrequencyIn addition to the number of CPU cores and threads, you can see here whether the Apple M1 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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8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz 4x Firestorm |
A-Core | 2.49 GHz 4x Vortex |
2.06 GHz 4x Icestorm |
B-Core | 1.59 GHz 4x Tempest |
-- | C-Core | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe Apple M1 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 M1 (8 Core) | GPU | Apple A12Z |
1.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.34 GHz |
GPU (Turbo) | ||
1 | GPU Generation | 9 |
5 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
128 | Execution units | 64 |
1024 | 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 | 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 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
L3 Cache | ||
4.0 | 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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15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
20 W | TDP up | -- |
10 W | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsHere you will find information on the size of the level 2 and level 3 cache of the Apple M1 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) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | |
N/A | Socket | N/A |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
macOS | Operating systems | iOS |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple M1
Apple M1 (8 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
Apple A12Z @ 1.34 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 | Apple A12Z Bionic |
Apple iMac 24 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (L2020) Apple MacBook Air (2020) Apple Mac mini (2020) Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021) Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Apple iPad Air (2022) |
Apple iPad Pro 2020 |