Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonApple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) or Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) - 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 Ultra (64-GPU) has 20 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) was released in Q1/2022. The Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.23 GHz. The CPU supports up to 6 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) was released in Q3/2021. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | Apple A15 (2) |
1 | Generation | 15 |
M1 | Architecture | A15 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A14 Bionic |
Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) | Successor | Apple A16 Bionic |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) is 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) while the Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) has 6 CPU cores and 6 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) is at 3.23 GHz. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) |
20 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 6 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 16x Firestorm |
A-Core | 3.23 GHz 2x Avalanche |
0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
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 M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
32 Neural cores @ 22 TOPS | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) or Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) 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. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64 Core) | GPU | Apple A15 (5 GPU Cores) |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.34 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
1 | GPU Generation | 12 |
5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
5 | Max. displays | 3 |
1024 | Compute units | 20 |
8192 | Shader | 640 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 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 M1 Ultra (64 Core) | 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 | 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 Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) can use up to 128 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 819.2 GB/s. The Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) supports up to 6 GB of memory in 1 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 34.1 GB/s. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
819.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
52.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) is 60 W, while the Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) has a TDP of 7.25 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) |
60 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7.25 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
120 W | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) is manufactured in 5 nm and has 52.00 MB cache. The Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 48.00 MB cache. |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) |
5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
macOS | Operating systems | iOS |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q3/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
Apple M1 Ultra (64 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
Apple A15 (5 GPU Cores) @ 1.34 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) |
Apple Mac Studio (2022) | Apple iPad mini (6. Gen) Apple iPhone 13 Pro Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Apple iPhone 14 Plus |