Apple M4 | Apple A14 Bionic | |
CPU comparisonApple M4 or Apple A14 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 M4 has 9 cores with 9 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.41 GHz. Up to 8 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Apple M4 was released in Q2/2024. The Apple A14 Bionic has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 6 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The Apple A14 Bionic was released in Q3/2020. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Apple M4 (2) | CPU group | Apple A14 (1) |
4 | Generation | 14 |
M4 | Architecture | A14 (Firestorm/Icestorm) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M3 | Predecessor | Apple A13 Bionic |
-- | Successor | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M4 is a 9 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.70 GHz (4.41 GHz). The Apple A14 Bionic has 6 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz. |
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Apple M4 | Characteristic | Apple A14 Bionic |
9 | Cores | 6 |
9 | Threads | 6 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.70 GHz (4.41 GHz) 3x P-Core |
A-Core | 3.00 GHz 2x Firestorm |
0.74 GHz (2.85 GHz) 6x E-Core |
B-Core | 1.82 GHz 4x Icestorm |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Apple M4 | Characteristic | Apple A14 Bionic |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
16 Neural cores @ 38 TOPS | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Apple M4 (10 Core) | GPU | Apple A14 |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.46 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 11 |
3 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
160 | Compute units | 16 |
1280 | Shader | 256 |
Yes | 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 M4 (10 Core) | GPU | Apple A14 |
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 |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple M4 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple A14 Bionic can connect up to 6 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. |
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Apple M4 | Characteristic | Apple A14 Bionic |
LPDDR5X-7500 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
120.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
18.00 MB | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Apple M4 has a TDP of 22 W, that of the Apple A14 Bionic is 7.25 W. |
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Apple M4 | Characteristic | Apple A14 Bionic |
22 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7.25 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
15 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M4 has a 18.00 MB cache, while the Apple A14 Bionic cache has a total of 28.00 MB. |
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Apple M4 | Characteristic | Apple A14 Bionic |
3 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv9-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation, AVX2, SME | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | iOS |
Q2/2024 | Release date | Q3/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 4.41 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M4
9C 9T @ 4.41 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M4
9C 9T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M4
9C 9T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M4
9C 9T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M4
Apple M4 (10 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
Apple A14 @ 1.46 GHz |
Apple M4
9C 9T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M4
9C 9T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple M4
9C 9T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M4 | Apple A14 Bionic |
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024) | Apple iPhone 12 mini Apple iPhone 12 Apple iPhone 12 Pro Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Apple iPad Air (4. Gen) |