Apple A12 Bionic review: specs and price
Apple A12 Bionic
Why is Apple A12 Bionic better than the average?
- RAM speed?
2133MHzvs1465.41MHz - Semiconductor size?
7nmvs20.06nm - Maximum memory bandwidth?
34.1GB/svs16.68GB/s - Maximum memory amount?
12GBvs8.35GB - Geekbench 5 result (single)?
1108vs570.49 - Geekbench 5 result (multi)?
2543vs1890.21 - Number of transistors?
6900 millionvs6346.4 million - PassMark result (single)?
1879vs760.4
Price comparison
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User reviews
Overall Rating
Features
Gaming
8.6/10
5 votes
Performance
9.0/10
5 votes
General info
1.Supports 64-bit
✔Apple A12 Bionic
A 32-bit operating system can only support up to 4GB of RAM. 64-bit allows more than 4GB, giving increased performance. It also allows you to run 64-bit apps.
2.Has integrated graphics
✔Apple A12 Bionic
With integrated graphics you don’t need to buy a separate graphics card.
Small semiconductors provide better performance and reduced power consumption. Chipsets with a higher number of transistors, semiconductor components of electronic devices, offer more computational power. A small form factor allows more transistors to fit on a chip, therefore increasing its performance.
4.GPU clock speed
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The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.
5.DirectX version
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DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
6.has 5G support
✖Apple A12 Bionic
The fifth-generation wireless technology delivers higher speeds and lower latency than the previous, fourth-generation tech.
7.GPU turbo
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When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
8.OpenGL ES version
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OpenGL ES is used for games on mobile devices such as smartphones. Newer versions support better graphics.
9.OpenCL version
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Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.
Performance
1.CPU speed
2 x 2.5GHz & 4 x 1.6GHz
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.
3.Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔Apple A12 Bionic
Using big.LITTLE technology, a chip can switch between two sets of processor cores to maximize performance and battery life. For example, when playing a game the more powerful cores will be used to increase performance, whereas checking email will use the less powerful cores to maximize battery life.
4.Uses HMP
✖Apple A12 Bionic
Heterogeneous Multi-Processing (HMP) is a more advanced version of big.LITTLE technology. In this setup, a processor can utilize all cores at the same time, or just a single core for low-intensity tasks. This can provide powerful performance or increased battery life respectively.
5.turbo clock speed
2.49GHz
When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
6.L2 cache
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A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
7.L1 cache
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A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
8.clock multiplier
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The clock multiplier controls the speed of the CPU.
9.L3 cache
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A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
Memory
1.RAM speed
2133MHz
It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.
DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.
The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.
4.maximum memory bandwidth
34.1GB/s
This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.
5.memory channels
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More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.
6.eMMC version
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A higher version of eMMC allows faster memory interfaces, having a positive effect on the performance of a device. For example, when transferring files from your computer to the internal storage over USB.
7.Supports ECC memory
✖Apple A12 Bionic
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
Features
1.Has integrated LTE
✔Apple A12 Bionic
The system on a chip (SoC) has an integrated LTE cellular chip. LTE is capable of downloading at faster speeds than older, 3G technology.
2.download speed
1000MBits/s
The download speed is a measurement of the internet connection bandwidth, representing the maximum data transfer rate at which a device can access online content.
3.upload speed
150MBits/s
The upload speed is a measurement of the internet connection bandwidth, representing the maximum data transfer rate at which a device can send information to a server or another device.
4.Has TrustZone
✔Apple A12 Bionic
A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).
5.uses multithreading
✖Apple A12 Bionic
Multithreading technology (such as Intel's Hyperthreading or AMD's Simultaneous Multithreading) provides increased performance by splitting each of the processor's physical cores into virtual cores, also known as threads. This way, each core can run two instruction streams at once.
6.Has NX bit
✔Apple A12 Bionic
NX bit helps protect the computer from malicious attacks.
7.bits executed at a time
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NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s.
8.Has AES
✔Apple A12 Bionic
AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.
9.VFP version
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Vector Floating-Point (VFP) is used by the processor to deliver increased performance in areas such as digital imaging.
Benchmarks
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2022)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2022)
3.PassMark result
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This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.
5.PassMark result (overclocked)
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This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU when it is overclocked.
Price comparison
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) | $119 | ||
| Apple iPad Air 2, 128 GB, Space Gray, (R...Apple iPad Air 2, 128 GB, Space Gray, (Renewed) | $194 | ||
| Wyze Cam v3 with Color Night Vision, Wir...Wyze Cam v3 with Color Night Vision, Wired 1080p HD Indoor/Outdoor Video Camera, 2-Way Audio, Works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT | $36 | ||
| Goli® Apple Cider Vinegar Gummy Vitamins...Goli® Apple Cider Vinegar Gummy Vitamins (1 Pack, 60 Count, Gelatin-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan & Non-GMO Made with Essential Vitamins B9 & B12) | $19 | ||
| Apple Cider Vinegar Capsules Plus Keto B...Apple Cider Vinegar Capsules Plus Keto BHB | Fat Burner & Weight Loss Supplement for Women & Men | Appetite Suppressant | 120 Vegan Diet Pills | $22 | ||
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Comments
Harrison
2 months ago
8 / 10
Still Great For Normal Day to Day Usage (2022)
Harrison
2 months ago
8 / 10
I own an iPhone XS and I must say, even after all these years, the A12 Bonnie has held up quite well. for example, opening apps is still relatively snappy. of course it isn't as fast as the latest apple chips but it is still a great performer. tasks such as FaceTiming, Texting, Calling is easy for this chip, but I do notice that it starts to heat up a decent bit when peforming tasks such as calling, FaceTiming and gaming. About gaming... it's performance is pretty good and still holds up well in 2022. In a 1st person shooter game, frame rate remains respectable until it has to render multiple objects on screen, which causes it to have a very noticeable frame rate drop. My biggest problem is the heat the chip generates. It gets so hot to the touch it ever so slightly provides a mild burning discomfort if held long enough without a case. Battery life is decent but I cannot give a definitive answer as my phone as aged considerably. Apart with the slight thermal issue for certain tasks, the A12 Bionic is still a solid performer, even in 2022.
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Ignatius
4 months ago
10 / 10
Untuk gaming masih bagus dan worth it
Ignatius
4 months ago
10 / 10
Pengalaman saya pakai a12 bionic sih bnr2 sangat nyaman ap lg buat game wahhhh gilaaaa kenceng
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Shadow
3 months ago
10 / 10
Great CPU
Shadow
3 months ago
10 / 10
amazing cpu almost impossible to get a stutter out of it
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