Intel Core i9-14900K | Apple A16 Bionic | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-14900K and the Apple A16 Bionic and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i9-14900K 24 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the Apple A16 Bionic which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2022. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Intel Core i 14000 (23) | CPU group | Apple A16 (1) |
14 | Generation | 16 |
Raptor Lake S Refresh | Architecture | A16 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i9-13900K | Predecessor | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) |
-- | Successor | Apple A17 Pro |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-14900K is a 24 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz (6.00 GHz). The processor can compute 32 threads at the same time. The Apple A16 Bionic clocks with 3.46 GHz, has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i9-14900K | Characteristic | Apple A16 Bionic |
24 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 6 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz (6.00 GHz) 8x Raptor Cove |
A-Core | 3.46 GHz 2x Everest |
2.40 GHz (4.40 GHz) 16x Gracemont |
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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Intel Core i9-14900K | Characteristic | Apple A16 Bionic |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 17 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | Apple A16 (5 GPU Cores) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.34 GHz |
1.65 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
11 | GPU Generation | 13 |
10 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
32 | Compute units | 20 |
256 | Shader | 640 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
12 | 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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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | 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 / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 192 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i9-14900K, while the Apple A16 Bionic supports a maximum of 6 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i9-14900K | Characteristic | Apple A16 Bionic |
DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
192 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
89.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | 20.00 MB |
36.00 MB | L3 Cache | 24.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | -- |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i9-14900K has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP of the Apple A16 Bionic is 7.25 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i9-14900K | Characteristic | Apple A16 Bionic |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7.25 W |
253 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-14900K has 68.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Apple A16 Bionic is at 44.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-14900K | Characteristic | Apple A16 Bionic |
10 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.6-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 1700 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | iOS |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q3/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900K
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.65 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
Apple A16 (5 GPU Cores) @ 1.34 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900K
38,712 CB R23 MC @ 256 W |
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Apple A16 Bionic
3.46 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-14900K | Apple A16 Bionic |
Unknown | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max |