Apple A16 Bionic
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Released
Q3/2022
Apple A16 Bionic

Processor Apple A16 Bionic, specifications and benchmarks

162 place in the overall ranking CPUs!
The Apple A16 Bionic processor is installed in N/A socket boards and operates at a frequency of 3.46 GHz. The Apple A16 Bionic has a total of 6 / 6 cores. Release date: Q3/2022. TDP is 8.5 W. This review will provide all the technical specifications and detailed data about the Apple A16 Bionic processor. Discover everything to determine whether a game or software will run on Apple A16 Bionic.

Specifications

Technical data
CPU Family and Group

This section provides a comprehensive overview of the processors generation and family, explaining the specific market segment it is designed for. It covers key details such as the CPUs position within its product lineup, its intended use cases (e.g., consumer, server, or workstation), and how its generation compares to previous models.

  • Family
  • CPU group
    Apple A16
  • Segment
    Mobile
  • Generation
    16
  • Predecessor
    Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
  • Successor
    --
CPU Technical Specs

Apple A16 Bionic. This section highlights key performance parameters of the processor, including the number of cores, threads, and clock speeds (base and boost frequencies). These metrics directly impact multitasking capabilities and overall system performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications.

  • CPU Cores / Threads
    6 / 6
  • Core architecture
    hybrid (big.LITTLE)
  • A-Core
    2x Everest
  • B-Core
    4x Sawtooth
  • Hyperthreading / SMT
    No
  • Overclocking
    No
  • A-Core Frequency
    3.46 GHz
  • B-Core Frequency
    2.02 GHz
IGPU

This section provides details on the integrated graphics capabilities of the processor. It covers the architecture, performance characteristics, and supported technologies (e.g., DirectX, OpenGL), which are essential for systems without dedicated GPUs or for mobile devices that require energy-efficient graphics processing.

  • GPU name
    Apple A16 (5 GPU Cores)
  • GPU frequency
    0.70 GHz
  • GPU (Turbo)
    No turbo
  • Execution units
    160
  • Shader
    1280
  • Max. GPU Memory
    8 GB
  • Max. displays
    3
  • Generation
    13
  • Direct X
    --
  • Technology
    4 nm
  • Release date
    Q3/2022
Hardware codec support

This section covers the built-in hardware codec support for video and image processing. The processor’s ability to handle codecs like H.264, HEVC, and VP9 directly influences its performance in tasks such as video playback, editing, and streaming. This hardware acceleration ensures smoother media handling with lower CPU utilization.

  • h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
    Decode / Encode
  • h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
    Decode / Encode
  • h264
    Decode / Encode
  • VP8
    Decode / Encode
  • VP9
    Decode / Encode
  • AV1
    No
  • AVC
    Decode
  • VC-1
    Decode
  • JPEG
    Decode / Encode
Memory Specs & PCI

This section breaks down the technical characteristics of the memory supported by the processor, including the types (e.g., DDR4, DDR5), number of memory channels, and maximum supported memory speed. It also covers PCI Express support, which determines the bandwidth available for GPUs, SSDs, and other peripherals, critical for high-performance systems.

  • Memory type
    LPDDR5-6400
  • Max. Memory
    6 GB
  • Memory channels
    1 (Single Channel)
  • Bandwidth
    51.2 GB/s
  • ECC
    No
  • PCIe
  • AES-NI
    No
Thermal Management
  • TDP (PL1)
    8.5 W
  • TDP (PL2)
    --
  • TDP up
    --
  • TDP down
    --
  • Tjunction max.
    --
* see below
Technologies and Extensions

This section explains the underlying technologies that enable the processor to deliver high performance. It includes details about the manufacturing process (e.g., 7nm, 10nm), supported instruction sets (e.g., AVX, SSE), and virtual machine extensions that enhance compatibility and efficiency across various workloads.

  • Technology
    4 nm
  • Chip design
    Chiplet
  • Socket
    N/A
  • L2-Cache
    20.00 MB
  • L3-Cache
    24.00 MB
  • Architecture
    A16
  • Operating systems
    iOS
  • Virtualization
    None
  • Instruction set (ISA)
    ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
  • ISA extensions
  • Release date
    Q3/2022
  • Release price
    --
  • Part Number
    --
  • Documents
    --
Positions in all rankings

Common positions Apple A16 Bionic CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    62 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    495 place
  • iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
    107 place
  • AnTuTu 9 Benchmark
    5 place
  • Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    49 place

Benchmarks

Performance tests CPU

Compare the benchmark scores of Apple A16 Bionic with other processors to gauge its real-world performance across various tasks..

These tests encompass tasks such as mathematical calculations, 3D rendering, cryptocurrency mining, and performance evaluations in both single-core and multi-core modes.

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 SC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
1914
1914
1893
1890
Apple A16 Bionic
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 MC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
5520
Intel Core i5-10500E
5518
5496
5465
Apple A16 Bionic
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
The performance of the iGPU - the internal GPU in games

Synonyms

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PL1 - The power limit (in watts) generated by the processor (or GPU) during sustained, standard operation. It represents the typical thermal output during normal workloads.

PL2 - Represents the maximum power limit under heavy load or overclocking conditions. It indicates the thermal output during peak performance.

These values are essential for determining the optimal cooling system and power supply required to maintain stable performance.

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