Apple M1 (7-core GPU) vs Apple A16 Bionic
Comparative analysis of Apple M1 (7-core GPU) and Apple A16 Bionic processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Compatibility. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Apple M1 (7-core GPU)
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 8 vs 6
- 2 more threads: 8 vs 6
- Around 33% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 2.7x more maximum memory size: 16 GB vs 6 GB
Number of cores | 8 vs 6 |
Number of threads | 8 vs 6 |
L1 cache | 192 KB instruction + 128 KB data (per core) vs 192 KB instruction + 128 KB data (per core) |
Maximum memory size | 16 GB vs 6 GB |
Reasons to consider the Apple A16 Bionic
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 9 month(s) later
- Around 8% higher clock speed: 3.46 GHz vs 3.204 GHz
- 4x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Launch date | 7 Sep 2022 vs 10 Nov 2020 |
Maximum frequency | 3.46 GHz vs 3.204 GHz |
L2 cache | 16 MB (shared) vs 4 MB |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Apple M1 (7-core GPU)
CPU 2: Apple A16 Bionic
Name | Apple M1 (7-core GPU) | Apple A16 Bionic |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 4070 | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 11066 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Apple M1 (7-core GPU) | Apple A16 Bionic | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Firestorm/Icestorm | Everest/Sawtooth |
Launch date | 10 Nov 2020 | 7 Sep 2022 |
OS Support | macOS Big Sur 11.0, macOS Ventura 13.3, iPadOS 14.5, iPadOS 16.4.1 | iOS 16.0, iOS 16.4.1, iPadOS 16.4.1 |
Place in performance rating | not rated | 278 |
Processor Number | APL1102 | APL1W10 |
Vertical segment | Laptop | Mobile |
Performance |
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Base frequency | 2.064 GHz | 2.02 GHz |
L1 cache | 192 KB instruction + 128 KB data (per core) | 192 KB instruction + 128 KB data (per core) |
L2 cache | 4 MB | 16 MB (shared) |
Manufacturing process technology | 5 nm | 5 nm |
Maximum frequency | 3.204 GHz | 3.46 GHz |
Number of cores | 8 | 6 |
Number of threads | 8 | 6 |
Transistor count | 16 billion | 16 billion |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | 1 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 66.67 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |
Maximum memory size | 16 GB | 6 GB |
Supported memory types | LPDDR4X-4266 | LPDDR5-6400 |
Graphics |
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Execution Units | 28 | 20 |
Graphics base frequency | 1278 MHz | 1398 MHz |
iGPU core count | 7 | 5 |
Compatibility |
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Configurable TDP-down | 10 Watt | |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 Watt |