MediaTek MT8169A | Apple A12Z Bionic | |
CPU comparisonMediaTek MT8169A or Apple A12Z 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 MediaTek MT8169A has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.00 GHz. Up to 3 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek MT8169A was released in Q4/2022. The Apple A12Z 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 A12Z Bionic was released in Q1/2020. |
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Mediatek MT-Serie (72) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
MediaTek MT816xA 12nm (1) | CPU group | Apple A12/A12X/A12Z (3) |
2 | Generation | 12 |
Cortex-A55 | Architecture | A12 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A10X Fusion |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek MT8169A is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.00 GHz. The Apple A12Z Bionic has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.49 GHz. |
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MediaTek MT8169A | Characteristic | Apple A12Z Bionic |
6 | Cores | 8 |
6 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.00 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
A-Core | 2.49 GHz 4x Vortex |
-- | 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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MediaTek MT8169A | Characteristic | Apple A12Z Bionic |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 8 Neural cores @ 5 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe 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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ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | GPU | Apple A12Z |
0.61 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.13 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Bifrost 2 | GPU Generation | 9 |
16 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 1 |
2 | Compute units | 32 |
32 | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | 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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ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | GPU | Apple A12Z |
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 |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe MediaTek MT8169A supports a maximum of 3 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple A12Z Bionic can connect up to 6 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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MediaTek MT8169A | Characteristic | Apple A12Z Bionic |
LPDDR4-1866 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
3 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
14.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The MediaTek MT8169A has a TDP of 4 W, that of the Apple A12Z Bionic is 15 W. |
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MediaTek MT8169A | Characteristic | Apple A12Z Bionic |
4 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek MT8169A has a 0.00 MB cache, while the Apple A12Z Bionic cache has a total of 8.00 MB. |
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MediaTek MT8169A | Characteristic | Apple A12Z Bionic |
12 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | iOS |
Q4/2022 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek MT8169A
6C 6T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
MediaTek MT8169A
6C 6T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
MediaTek MT8169A
6C 6T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
MediaTek MT8169A
6C 6T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
MediaTek MT8169A
ARM Mali-G52 MP2 @ 0.61 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
Apple A12Z @ 1.13 GHz |
MediaTek MT8169A
6C 6T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
MediaTek MT8169A
6C 6T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
MediaTek MT8169A
6C 6T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
MediaTek MT8169A
6C 6T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
MediaTek MT8169A
6C 6T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek MT8169A | Apple A12Z Bionic |
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) |
Apple iPad Pro 2020 |