Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Apple A16 Bionic | |
CPU comparisonApple M2 (8-GPU) or Apple A16 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 M2 (8-GPU) has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. Up to 24 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Apple M2 (8-GPU) was released in Q2/2022. The Apple A16 Bionic has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.46 GHz. The CPU supports up to 6 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The Apple A16 Bionic was released in Q3/2022. |
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Apple M series (23) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Apple M2 (8) | CPU group | Apple A16 (1) |
2 | Generation | 16 |
M2 | Architecture | A16 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M1 | Predecessor | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) |
Apple M3 (8-GPU) | Successor | Apple A17 Pro |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M2 (8-GPU) has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Apple M2 (8-GPU) is 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) while the Apple A16 Bionic has 6 CPU cores and 6 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple A16 Bionic is at 3.46 GHz. |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A16 Bionic |
8 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 4x Avalanche |
A-Core | 3.46 GHz 2x Everest |
0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
B-Core | 2.02 GHz 4x Sawtooth |
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 M2 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A16 Bionic |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 17 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe Apple M2 (8-GPU) or Apple A16 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 M2 (8 Core) | GPU | Apple A16 (5 GPU Cores) |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.34 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
2 | GPU Generation | 13 |
5 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
128 | Compute units | 20 |
1024 | Shader | 640 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
24 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 M2 (8 Core) | GPU | Apple A16 (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 M2 (8-GPU) can use up to 24 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 102.4 GB/s. The Apple A16 Bionic supports up to 6 GB of memory in 1 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A16 Bionic |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
24 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
20.00 MB | L2 Cache | 20.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 24.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple M2 (8-GPU) is 20 W, while the Apple A16 Bionic 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 M2 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A16 Bionic |
20 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7.25 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
25 W | TDP up | -- |
10 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M2 (8-GPU) is manufactured in 5 nm and has 20.00 MB cache. The Apple A16 Bionic is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 44.00 MB cache. |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | Apple A16 Bionic |
5 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.6-A (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | iOS |
Q2/2022 | Release date | Q3/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
Apple M2 (8 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
Apple A16 (5 GPU Cores) @ 1.34 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Apple M2 (8-GPU)
8,558 CB R23 MC @ 20 W |
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Apple A16 Bionic
3.46 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Apple A16 Bionic |
Apple MacBook Air 14 (2022) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) |
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max |