Apple A4 | Apple A16 Bionic | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A4 and the Apple A16 Bionic and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A4 1 core processor released in Q2/2010 with the Apple A16 Bionic which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2022. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Apple A4 (1) | CPU group | Apple A16 (1) |
4 | Generation | 16 |
A4 | Architecture | A16 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) |
-- | Successor | Apple A17 Pro |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple A4 is a 1 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.80 GHz (1.00 GHz). The processor can compute 1 threads at the same time. The Apple A16 Bionic clocks with 3.46 GHz, has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A4 | Characteristic | Apple A16 Bionic |
1 | Cores | 6 |
1 | Threads | 6 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.80 GHz (1.00 GHz) 1x Cortex-A8 |
A-Core | 3.46 GHz 2x Everest |
-- | B-Core | 2.02 GHz 4x Sawtooth |
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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Apple A4 | Characteristic | Apple A16 Bionic |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 17 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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PowerVR SGX535 | GPU | Apple A16 (5 GPU Cores) |
GPU frequency | 1.34 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 13 |
65nm | Technology | 4 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 3 |
2 | Compute units | 20 |
2 | Shader | 640 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
10.1 | 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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PowerVR SGX535 | GPU | Apple A16 (5 GPU Cores) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the Apple A4, while the Apple A16 Bionic supports a maximum of 6 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A4 | Characteristic | Apple A16 Bionic |
LPDDR2-800 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
Max. Memory | 6 GB | |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
-- | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
0.51 MB | L2 Cache | 20.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 24.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A4 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Apple A16 Bionic is 7.25 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple A4 | Characteristic | Apple A16 Bionic |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7.25 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple A4 has 0.51 MB cache and is manufactured in 45 nm. The cache of Apple A16 Bionic is at 44.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Apple A4 | Characteristic | Apple A16 Bionic |
45 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv7-A (32 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.6-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
iOS | Operating systems | iOS |
Q2/2010 | Release date | Q3/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A4
1C 1T @ 1.00 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Apple A4
1C 1T @ 0.80 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Apple A4
1C 1T @ 1.00 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Apple A4
1C 1T @ 0.80 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Apple A4
PowerVR SGX535 @ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
Apple A16 (5 GPU Cores) @ 1.34 GHz |
Apple A4
1C 1T @ 0.80 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Apple A4
1C 1T @ 0.80 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Apple A4
1C 1T @ 0.80 GHz |
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Apple A16 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.46 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A4 | Apple A16 Bionic |
Apple iPhone 4 | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max |