Intel Processor N95 | Apple A12 Bionic | |
CPU comparisonIntel Processor N95 or Apple A12 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 Intel Processor N95 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 1 memory channels. The Intel Processor N95 was released in Q1/2023. The Apple A12 Bionic has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.49 GHz. The CPU supports up to 4 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The Apple A12 Bionic was released in Q3/2018. |
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Intel Processor N (5) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Intel Processor N50/N100/N200 (5) | CPU group | Apple A12/A12X/A12Z (3) |
13 | Generation | 12 |
Alder Lake N | Architecture | A12 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A11 Bionic |
-- | Successor | Apple A13 Bionic |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Processor N95 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.00 GHz (3.40 GHz). The Apple A12 Bionic has 6 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.49 GHz. |
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Intel Processor N95 | Characteristic | Apple A12 Bionic |
4 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 6 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.00 GHz (3.40 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
A-Core | 2.49 GHz 2x Vortex |
-- | B-Core | 1.59 GHz 4x Tempest |
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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Intel Processor N95 | Characteristic | Apple A12 Bionic |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 8 Neural cores @ 5 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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Intel UHD Graphics 16 EUs (Alder Lake) | GPU | Apple A12 |
0.60 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.13 GHz |
1.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
12 | GPU Generation | 9 |
10 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
16 | Compute units | 16 |
128 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12.1 | 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 16 EUs (Alder Lake) | GPU | Apple A12 |
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 & PCIeThe Intel Processor N95 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The Apple A12 Bionic can connect up to 4 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. |
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Intel Processor N95 | Characteristic | Apple A12 Bionic |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 4 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
9 | PCIe lanes | -- |
8.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Processor N95 has a TDP of 15 W, that of the Apple A12 Bionic is 6 W. |
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Intel Processor N95 | Characteristic | Apple A12 Bionic |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 6 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Processor N95 has a 10.00 MB cache, while the Apple A12 Bionic cache has a total of 8.00 MB. |
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Intel Processor N95 | Characteristic | Apple A12 Bionic |
10 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | iOS |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Processor N95
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
Intel Processor N95
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
Intel Processor N95
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
Intel Processor N95
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
Intel Processor N95
Intel UHD Graphics 16 EUs (Alder Lake) @ 1.20 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
Apple A12 @ 1.13 GHz |
Intel Processor N95
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
Intel Processor N95
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
Intel Processor N95
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
Intel Processor N95
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
Intel Processor N95
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
Intel Processor N95
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
Intel Processor N95
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
Intel Processor N95
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
Intel Processor N95
2,724 CB R23 MC @ 15 W |
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Apple A12 Bionic
2.49 GHz |
Intel Processor N95
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Processor N95 | Apple A12 Bionic |
Unknown | Apple iPhone XR Apple iPhone XS Apple iPhone XS Max Apple iPad mini (5. Gen) Apple iPad Air (3. Gen) |