Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Apple A12Z Bionic | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 and the Apple A12Z Bionic and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 8 core processor released in Q4/2016 with the Apple A12Z Bionic which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2020. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625/626 (2) | CPU group | Apple A12/A12X/A12Z (3) |
3 | Generation | 12 |
Cortex-A53 | Architecture | A12 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A10X Fusion |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Apple A12Z Bionic clocks with 2.49 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Characteristic | Apple A12Z Bionic |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 |
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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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Characteristic | Apple A12Z Bionic |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
Hexagon 546 | AI specifications | 8 Neural cores @ 5 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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Qualcomm Adreno 506 | GPU | Apple A12Z |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.13 GHz |
0.65 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | 9 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 1 |
-- | Compute units | 32 |
96 | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
11 | 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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Qualcomm Adreno 506 | GPU | Apple A12Z |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 4 GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626, while the Apple A12Z Bionic supports a maximum of 6 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Characteristic | Apple A12Z Bionic |
LPDDR3-1866 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
4 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
7.5 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Apple A12Z Bionic is 15 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Characteristic | Apple A12Z Bionic |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Apple A12Z Bionic is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Characteristic | Apple A12Z Bionic |
14 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 |
Q4/2016 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
Qualcomm Adreno 506 @ 0.65 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
Apple A12Z @ 1.13 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Apple A12Z Bionic |
Unknown | Apple iPad Pro 2020 |