Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) | Apple A12X Bionic | |
CPU comparisonApple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) or Apple A12X 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 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) has 10 cores with 10 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) was released in Q3/2021. The Apple A12X 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 memory channels. The Apple A12X Bionic was released in Q3/2018. |
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Apple M series (23) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | Apple A12/A12X/A12Z (3) |
1 | Generation | 12 |
M1 | Architecture | A12 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A10X Fusion |
Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 10 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) is 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) while the Apple A12X Bionic has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple A12X Bionic is at 2.49 GHz. |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
10 | Cores | 8 |
10 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 8x Firestorm |
A-Core | 2.49 GHz 4x Vortex |
0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 2x Icestorm |
B-Core | 1.59 GHz 4x Tempest |
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 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS | AI specifications | 8 Neural cores @ 5 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) or Apple A12X 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. |
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Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) | GPU | Apple A12X |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.13 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
1 | GPU Generation | 9 |
5 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
224 | Compute units | 28 |
1792 | Shader | 448 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 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 Pro (14 Core) | GPU | Apple A12X |
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 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) can use up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 102.4 GB/s. The Apple A12X Bionic supports up to 6 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 68.2 GB/s. |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
28.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) is 45 W, while the Apple A12X Bionic has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) is manufactured in 5 nm and has 28.00 MB cache. The Apple A12X Bionic is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache. |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
5 nm | Technology | 7 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 |
Q3/2021 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
Apple A12X @ 1.13 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.60 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
12,390 CB R23 MC @ 45 W |
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Apple A12X Bionic
2.49 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU) | Apple A12X Bionic |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) |
Apple iPad Pro 2018 |