Apple A8X | Apple A12 Bionic | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A8X and the Apple A12 Bionic and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A8X 3 core processor released in Q3/2014 with the Apple A12 Bionic which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2018. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Apple A8/A8X (2) | CPU group | Apple A12/A12X/A12Z (3) |
8 | Generation | 12 |
A8 | Architecture | A12 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple A6X | Predecessor | Apple A11 Bionic |
Apple A9X | Successor | Apple A13 Bionic |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple A8X is a 3 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.50 GHz. The processor can compute 3 threads at the same time. The Apple A12 Bionic clocks with 2.49 GHz, has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Apple A12 Bionic |
3 | Cores | 6 |
3 | Threads | 6 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.50 GHz 3x Typhoon |
A-Core | 2.49 GHz 2x Vortex |
-- | B-Core | 1.59 GHz 4x Tempest |
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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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Apple A12 Bionic |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 8 Neural cores @ 5 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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Apple A8X | GPU | Apple A12 |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.13 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | 9 |
20 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 1 |
32 | Compute units | 16 |
256 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | 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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Apple A8X | GPU | Apple A12 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 2 GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the Apple A8X, while the Apple A12 Bionic supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Apple A12 Bionic |
LPDDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
2 GB | Max. Memory | 4 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A8X has a TDP of 8 W. The TDP of the Apple A12 Bionic is 6 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Apple A12 Bionic |
8 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 6 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple A8X has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 20 nm. The cache of Apple A12 Bionic is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Apple A12 Bionic |
20 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 |
iOS | Operating systems | iOS |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
Apple A8X
Apple A8X @ 0.45 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
Apple A12 @ 1.13 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A12 Bionic
6C 6T @ 2.49 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A8X | Apple A12 Bionic |
Apple iPad Air 2 | Apple iPhone XR Apple iPhone XS Apple iPhone XS Max Apple iPad mini (5. Gen) Apple iPad Air (3. Gen) |