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Apple A14 Bionic

Apple A14

The Apple A14 Bionic is a System on a Chip (SoC) from Apple that is found in the iPhone 12 and iPad Air (2020) models. It was announced late 2020 and offers 6 cores divided in 2 performance cores (Firestorm) and four power efficiency cores (Icestorm). Apple states that the A14 offers a 40 percent higher CPU performance than the old A12 in the iPad Air 2019. That should translate to a modest gain of around 20% compared to the Apple A13. The A14 integrates a fast 4-core-GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine that is able to reach a maximum of 11 TOPS. The memory controller supports LPDDR4X and 4 or 6 GB are directly above the chip (package on package - PoP).

The chip is manufactured in 5nm and integrates 11.8 billion transistors.

SeriesApple Apple A-Series
CodenameFirestorm / Icestorm
Clock Rate1800 - 3100 MHz
Level 2 Cache12 MB
Level 3 Cache16 MB
Number of Cores / Threads6 / 6
Transistor Count11800 Million
Manufacturing Technology5 nm
FeaturesARMv8 Instruction Set, Machine Learning Controller, 16-Core Neural Engine, Secure Enclave, Advanced Image Signal Processor
GPUApple A14 Bionic GPU
64 Bit64 Bit support
ArchitectureARM
Announcement Date09/15/2020

Benchmarks

3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Physics
min: 38650     avg: 39042     median: 39161.5 (33%)     max: 39194 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Physics
min: 2631     avg: 2892     median: 2890 (36%)     max: 3187 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited Physics
min: 2622     avg: 2953     median: 3053 (7%)     max: 3084 Points
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Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Single-Core
min: 1326     avg: 1549     median: 1588.5 (67%)     max: 1604 points
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Mediatek MT6737
58 -96%
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
1231 -21%
MediaTek Dimensity 9000
1246 -20%
Google Tensor G3
1267 -18%
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
1280 -17%
Apple A13 Bionic
1333 -14%
MediaTek Dimensity 9200
1384 -11%
MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
1392 -10%
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
1472 -5%
MediaTek Dimensity 9200+
1541 -1%
Apple A14 Bionic
1549
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
1561 1%
Apple A15 Bionic
1723 11%
Apple M1
1729 12%
Apple A16 Bionic
1882 21%
Apple M2
1918 24%
Apple A17 Pro
2138 38%
Apple M3 Max 16-Core
2325 50%
Apple M3 Pro 12-Core
2327 50%
Apple M3 Pro 11-Core
2331 50%
...
Apple M3
2342 51%
0%
100%
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
min: 3476     avg: 4019     median: 4093.5 (7%)     max: 4334 points
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Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
min: 459.6     avg: 476.6     median: 462.8 (1%)     max: 547 ms
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Sunspider - Sunspider 1.0 Total Score *
min: 85.6     avg: 85.9     median: 85.9 (1%)     max: 86.1 ms
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Octane V2 - Octane V2 Total Score
min: 55710     avg: 58132     median: 58528 (54%)     max: 59963 Points
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WebXPRT 4 - WebXPRT 4 Score
147 Points (43%)
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WebXPRT 3 - WebXPRT 3 Score
min: 191     avg: 196.3     median: 193.5 (40%)     max: 214 Points
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AnTuTu v8 - AnTuTu v8 UX
min: 64361     avg: 86794     median: 91444 (76%)     max: 96435 Points
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AnTuTu v8 - AnTuTu v8 MEM
min: 83561     avg: 98724     median: 98475 (79%)     max: 113467 Points
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AnTuTu v8 - AnTuTu v8 GPU
min: 211292     avg: 242531     median: 240861 (44%)     max: 264957 Points
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AnTuTu v8 - AnTuTu v8 CPU
min: 123814     avg: 152893     median: 149088 (54%)     max: 179419 Points
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AnTuTu v8 - AnTuTu v8 Total Score
min: 510245     avg: 580942     median: 569468 (55%)     max: 647374 Points
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Antutu v9 - AnTuTu v9 Total Score
min: 691084     avg: 725392     median: 708280 (48%)     max: 776812 Points
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Antutu v9 - AnTuTu v9 CPU
min: 189239     avg: 198226     median: 194080 (53%)     max: 211360 Points
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PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 CPU Tests
44785 Points (6%)
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CrossMark - CrossMark Overall
min: 987     avg: 1002     median: 1000 (38%)     max: 1022 Points
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Power Consumption - Geekbench 5.5 Power Consumption 150cd *
7.3 Watt (3%)
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Power Consumption - Idle Power Consumption 150cd 1min *
3.1 Watt (4%)
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Reviews for the Apple A14 Bionic processor

Apple iPad 10 review - Anniversary tablet as slimmed down version of the iPad Air

Apple iPad 10 review - Anniversary tablet as slimmed down version of the iPad Air

The new iPad of the 10th generation offers a reworked design that is identical to that of the current iPad Air. While it also shares many other characteristics ...
Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A14 Bionic GPU | 10.90" | 477 g
Apple iPhone 12 mini Review - Small smartphone with small display

Apple iPhone 12 mini Review - Small smartphone with small display

Smartphones are getting bigger and bigger, but Apple offers a real alternative with the iPhone 12 mini, which is unique in the high-end segment with its 5.4-inc...
Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A14 Bionic GPU | 5.40" | 133 g
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Smartphone Review – Large High-End Apple Phone

LiDAR sensor, ceramic shield, 5G, MagSafe. Apple's top-of-the-line iPhone 12 Pro Max high-end smartphone features the latest technology, albeit the differences ...
Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A14 Bionic GPU | 6.70" | 228 g
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Review - Powerful Smartphone with Retro Styling

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Review - Powerful Smartphone with Retro Styling

The iPhone 12 Pro received a design refresh reminiscent of the old iPhone 5s. It features the latest technology the Californians have to offer, including 5G and...
Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A14 Bionic GPU | 6.10" | 189 g
Apple iPad Air 4 (2020) Review - The Air Tablet moves closer to the Pro model

Apple iPad Air 4 (2020) Review - The Air Tablet moves closer to the Pro model

With the 4th generation of the iPad Air, the design has been revised. This brings it visually closer to the iPad Pro, with which it now shares accessories. In a...
Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A14 Bionic GPU | 10.90" | 458 g

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Apple iPad 10: Apple A14 Bionic GPU, 10.90", 0.5 kg
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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max: Apple A14 Bionic GPU, 6.70", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 12 mini: Apple A14 Bionic GPU, 5.40", 0.1 kg
  External Review » Apple iPhone 12 Mini

Apple iPhone 12 Pro: Apple A14 Bionic GPU, 6.10", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Apple iPhone 12 Pro

Apple iPhone 12: Apple A14 Bionic GPU, 6.10", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Apple iPhone 12

Apple iPad Air 4 2020: Apple A14 Bionic GPU, 10.90", 0.5 kg
  External Review » Apple iPad Air 2020

Apple iPhone 12: Apple A14 Bionic GPU, 6.10", 0.2 kg
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Apple iPad 10: Apple A14 Bionic GPU, 10.90", 0.5 kg
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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max: Apple A14 Bionic GPU, 6.70", 0.2 kg
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Apple iPad Air 4 2020: Apple A14 Bionic GPU, 10.90", 0.5 kg
   » Apple A14 Bionic Performance Differences

Apple iPhone 12: Apple A14 Bionic GPU, 6.10", 0.2 kg
   » Apple A14 Bionic Performance Differences

Apple iPhone 12 Pro: Apple A14 Bionic GPU, 6.10", 0.2 kg
   » Camera Comparison: Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 11 Pro

   » Apple A14 Bionic Performance Differences

   » iPhone 12 Pro: Pulse Width Modulation for the OLED Display

Apple iPhone 12: Apple A14 Bionic GPU, 6.10", 0.2 kg
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Other CPUs of the series Apple A-Series

» Apple A17 Pro
   6x 2.11 GHz - 3.78 GHz
» Apple A16 Bionic
   6x 2.02 GHz - 3.46 GHz
» Apple A15 Bionic
   6x 2.02 GHz - 3.23 GHz
» Apple A12Z Bionic
   8x - 2.49 GHz
» Apple A12X Bionic
   8x - 2.49 GHz
» Apple A14 Bionic
   6x 1.8 GHz - 3.1 GHz
» Apple A13 Bionic
   6x - 2.66 GHz
» Apple A12 Bionic
   6x - 2.49 GHz
» Apple A11 Bionic
   6x - 2.39 GHz
» Apple A10X Fusion
   6x 2.39 GHz
» Apple A10 Fusion
   4x 2.34 GHz

Surrounding CPUs

+ MediaTek Dimensity 9200
   8x 1.8 GHz - 3.05 GHz
+ MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
   8x 1.8 GHz - 3.2 GHz
+ MediaTek Dimensity 9000
   8x 1.8 GHz - 3.05 GHz
+ Apple A12Z Bionic
   8x - 2.49 GHz
+ Apple A12X Bionic
   8x - 2.49 GHz
» Apple A14 Bionic
   6x 1.8 GHz - 3.1 GHz
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
   8x 1.8 GHz - 3.2 GHz
- Google Tensor G3
   9x 1.7 GHz - 2.91 GHz
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
   8x 1.8 GHz - 3 GHz
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2
   8x 1.8 GHz - 2.91 GHz
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus 5G
   8x 1.8 GHz - 3 GHz
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Klaus Hinum (Update: 2020-09-17)