Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Apple A13 Bionic | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 and the Apple A13 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 A13 Bionic which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2019. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625/626 (2) | CPU group | Apple A13 (1) |
3 | Generation | 13 |
Cortex-A53 | Architecture | A13 (Lightning / Thunder) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A12 Bionic |
-- | Successor | Apple A14 Bionic |
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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 A13 Bionic clocks with 2.65 GHz, has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Characteristic | Apple A13 Bionic |
8 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 |
A-Core | 2.65 GHz 2x Lightning |
-- | B-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Thunder |
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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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Characteristic | Apple A13 Bionic |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
Hexagon 546 | AI specifications | 8 Neural cores @ 6 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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 A13 |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.35 GHz |
0.65 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | 10 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 1 |
-- | Compute units | 16 |
96 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 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 A13 |
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 A13 Bionic supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Characteristic | Apple A13 Bionic |
LPDDR3-1866 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
4 GB | Max. Memory | 4 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
7.5 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 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 A13 Bionic is 6 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 A13 Bionic |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 6 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 A13 Bionic is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Characteristic | Apple A13 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 | Q3/2019 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
Qualcomm Adreno 506 @ 0.65 GHz |
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Apple A13 Bionic
Apple A13 @ 1.35 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A13 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.65 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Apple A13 Bionic |
Unknown | Apple iPhone 11 Apple iPhone 11 Pro Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone SE |