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Apple A15 GPU 5-Core

Apple A15 GPU 5-Core

The Apple A15 Bionic 5-core GPU is an integrated graphics card in the higher end versions of the A15 Bionic SoCs. It is used e.g., in the iPhone 13 Pro. It uses all 5 cores in the chip (contrary to the 4-core variant) in the iPhone 13 and 13 Mini.

The A15 GPU with 5-cores is currently the fastest graphics card in smartphones and easily bests e.g. the  older Apple A14 GPU or the Adreno 660.

It is manufactured in the new 5nm process and therefore should be very energy efficient.

Apple A15 Series

A15 GPU 5-Core 5
A15 GPU 4-Core compare 4
Pipelines5 - unified
Shared Memoryno
technology5 nm
Date of Announcement15.09.2021
CPU in A15 GPU 5-CoreGPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Apple A15 Bionic6 x 2020 MHz? MHz? MHz

Benchmarks

3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited
7773 Points (41%)
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited Graphics
31940 Points (75%)
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited
min: 5782     avg: 5971     median: 5956 (37%)     max: 6175 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics
min: 13133     avg: 15185     median: 16202 (60%)     max: 16221 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited
min: 8909     avg: 11090     median: 11615.5 (6%)     max: 11779 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited
min: 1877     avg: 2627     median: 2789.5 (3%)     max: 2864 Points
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GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
min: 16.8     avg: 18.5     median: 18.5 (8%)     max: 20.1 fps
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GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
min: 37.9     avg: 39.2     median: 39 (7%)     max: 41.2 fps
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GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen
min: 95.9     avg: 112.1     median: 113.6 (8%)     max: 122.2 fps
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GFXBench - GFXBench Car Chase Offscreen
min: 82     avg: 96.3     median: 97.1 (11%)     max: 105.2 fps
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GFXBench 3.1 - GFXBench Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
min: 60     avg: 142.1     median: 152.6 (3%)     max: 172.4 fps
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GFXBench 3.0 - GFXBench 3.0 Manhattan Offscreen
min: 187     avg: 230.7     median: 233 (14%)     max: 253 fps
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GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 +
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 - GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16
min: 358     avg: 418.2     median: 427.6 (3%)     max: 446.6 fps
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Antutu v9 - AnTuTu v9 GPU
min: 296388     avg: 329901     median: 332874 (42%)     max: 353729 Points
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PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 2D Graphics Tests
51720 Points (52%)
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PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 3D Graphics Tests
19197 Points (34%)
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Power Consumption - GFXBench Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen Power Consumption 150cd *
min: 2.73     avg: 7.6     median: 8.5 (3%)     max: 9.57 Watt
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- Average benchmark values for this graphics card
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance

Game Benchmarks

The following benchmarks stem from our benchmarks of review laptops. The performance depends on the used graphics memory, clock rate, processor, system settings, drivers, and operating systems. So the results don't have to be representative for all laptops with this GPU. For detailed information on the benchmark results, click on the fps number.

Armajet

Armajet

2020
high
59 59 59 ~ 59 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
PUBG Mobile

PUBG Mobile

2018
low
59 59 59 60 ~ 59 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
med.
59  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
high
39 59 59 59 ~ 54 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
ultra
39 39 39 40 ~ 39 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings ultra.
Asphalt 9: Legends

Asphalt 9: Legends

2013
high
30 59 ~ 45 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With most tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
lowmed.highultraQHD4K
Armajet59
PUBG Mobile59595439
Asphalt 9: Legends45
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< 60 fps
< 120 fps
≥ 120 fps
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Notebook reviews with Apple A15 GPU 5-Core graphics card

Apple iPhone 14 Plus

Apple iPhone 14 Plus smartphone review - Better than the iPhone 14 with a bigger display?

The iPhone 14 Plus is Apple's first non-Pro 6.7-inch smartphone. Compared to the iPhone 14, the Plus version also features a significantly bigger battery, which...
Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A15 GPU 5-Core | 6.70" | 203 g
Apple iPhone 14

Apple iPhone 14 smartphone review - Small upgrades for the Apple phone

The generational upgrades for the iPhone 14 are limited to a few subtle changes. At the same time, however, the base price climbs to 800 USD, while the only tru...
Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A15 GPU 5-Core | 6.10" | 172 g
iPhone SE 2022

Apple iPhone SE 2022 smartphone review - Affordable iPhone dwarf with 5G and retro charm

The iPhone SE gets more expensive in 2022 but still continues to be the most affordable Apple smartphone. Thanks to its very current A15 chip, it should be hard...
Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A15 GPU 5-Core | 4.70" | 144 g
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max smartphone review – Powerful, large, and full of features

Apple again positions the iPhone 13 Pro Max as the spear head with absolute top technology in 2021. Keywords are: a 120-Hz ProMotion display, improved cameras, ...
Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A15 GPU 5-Core | 6.70" | 238 g
Apple iPad Mini 6

Apple iPad Mini 6 review – Apple's attractive, small tablet with 5G

Now in its 6th generation, the iPad Mini has received a more modern look and of course quite a performance update. Find out in our extensive test what else the ...
Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A15 GPU 5-Core | 8.30" | 297 g

Apple iPhone 13 Pro: Apple A15 Bionic, 6.10", 0.2 kg
  Review » Apple iPhone 13 Pro Review - Bombastic smartphone with minor weaknesses

Apple iPhone 14 Plus: Apple A15 Bionic, 6.70", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Apple iPhone 14 Plus

Apple iPhone 14: Apple A15 Bionic, 6.10", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Apple iPhone 14

Apple iPhone SE 2022: Apple A15 Bionic, 4.70", 0.1 kg
  External Review » Apple iPhone SE 2022

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max: Apple A15 Bionic, 6.70", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 13 Pro: Apple A15 Bionic, 6.10", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Apple iPad Mini 6: Apple A15 Bionic, 8.30", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Apple iPad Mini 6

Apple iPhone 14: Apple A15 Bionic, 6.10", 0.2 kg
   » Apple iPhone 14 receives downgraded iFixit repairability rating because of ongoing software locks

   » Apple releases iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 updates with new features and Apple Pencil hover upgrades

   » Apple refreshes iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus with new yellow colourway alongside spring accessories

Apple iPhone 14 Plus: Apple A15 Bionic, 6.70", 0.2 kg
   » Apple refreshes iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus with new yellow colourway alongside spring accessories

Apple iPhone SE 2022: Apple A15 Bionic, 4.70", 0.1 kg
   » Apple iPhone SE 4, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus display info revealed in new leaks

Apple iPhone 14: Apple A15 Bionic, 6.10", 0.2 kg
   » Uber Eats driver allegedly steals iPhone 14 Pro and Apple Watch Ultra as same-day delivery thefts are on the rise

Apple iPhone 14 Plus: Apple A15 Bionic, 6.70", 0.2 kg
   » Apple iPhone 14 Plus: An XXL version of the iPhone 14

Apple iPhone 14: Apple A15 Bionic, 6.10", 0.2 kg
   » Apple iPhone 14: Premium Smartphone with Innovation Issues

Apple iPhone SE 2022: Apple A15 Bionic, 4.70", 0.1 kg
   » Apple blows up the price-performance scale with the iPhone SE 2022

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max: Apple A15 Bionic, 6.70", 0.2 kg
   » The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max offers top technology but also some small annoyances

Apple iPad Mini 6: Apple A15 Bionic, 8.30", 0.3 kg
   » Apple iPad Mini 2021: Finally a fresh design for Apple's smallest tablet

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Class 3

UHD Graphics 750
A12Z Bionic GPU *
A12X Bionic GPU *
A17 Pro GPU *
Adreno 750 *
Adreno 740 *
Immortalis-G715 MP11 *
A16 GPU 5-Core *
A15 GPU 5-Core *
Adreno 730 *
Mali-G715 MP7 *
Adreno 725 *
Mali-G710 MP10 *
A15 GPU 4-Core *
A14 Bionic GPU *
Xclipse 920 *
Adreno 660 *
Mali-G78 MP24 *
Mali-G710 MP7 *
Mali-G78 MP22 *
A13 Bionic GPU *
A12 Bionic GPU *
Adreno 650 *
Mali-G78 MP20 *
Mali-G78 MP14 *
A11 Bionic GPU *
A10X Fusion GPU *
A9X / PowerVR GT7xxx
Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
Tegra X1 Maxwell GPU

Class 4

UHD Graphics 730
A10 Fusion GPU
Mali-G77 MP11 *
Mali-G77 MP9 *
Mali-G76 MP16 *
Mali-G610 MP6 *
Adreno 644 *
Adreno 643 *
Adreno 642 *
Mali-G610 MP3 *
Adreno 642L *
Adreno 640 *
Mali-G76 MP12 *
Mali-G76 MP10 *
Mali-G68 MP5 *
Mali-G57 MP6 *
Mali-G57 MP5 *
Adreno 540 *
Mali-G72 MP18 *
Mali-G71 MP20 *
Mali-G72 MP12 *
Mali-G71 MP8
PowerVR GM9446
Adreno 530
PowerVR GXA6850
GeForce ULP K1 (Tegra K1 Kepler GPU)
A9 / PowerVR GT7600
Mali-T880 MP12
Mali-G76 MP4 *
Mali-T760 MP8
Mali-G71 MP2 *
Adreno 430
Mali-G72 MP3 *
Mali-G68 MP4 *
Mali-T880 MP4
Mali-G52 MP6 *
Mali-G68 MP2 *
Mali-G52 MP2 *
Mali-G52 MP1 *
Mali-T760 MP6
Mali-T880 MP2
PowerVR GX6450
Adreno 420
Adreno 620 *
IMG BXM-8-256
Mali-G57 MP4 *
Mali-G57 MP3 *

Class 5

Adreno 418
Adreno 619 *
Adreno 619L *
Adreno 618 *
Mali-G57 MP2 *
Mali-G57 MP1 *
Adreno 616 *
Mali-G51 MP4 *
Adreno 612 *
Adreno 610 *
Adreno 512 *
Adreno 510 *
Adreno 330
PowerVR G6430
PowerVR GX6250
PowerVR G6400
Mali-T628 MP6
Mali-T760 MP4
SGX554MP4
Mali-T628 MP4
Adreno 509 *
Adreno 508 *
Adreno 506 *
GE8322 / IMG8322 *
Adreno 505 *
Adreno 504 *
Mali-T860 MP2
Mali-T830 MP3
Mali-T604 MP4
PowerVR G6200
Adreno 405 *
Mali-T830 MP2

Class 6

SGX543MP4 *
Mali-T624
Adreno 320 *
Mali-T760 MP2
PowerVR GE8320 *
PowerVR GE8300 *
PowerVR GE8100 *
Mali-T720 MP4
Mali-450 MP4
Mali-T830 MP1
SGX543MP3 *
SGX543MP2 *
SGX545
SGX544MP2 *
Mali-T720 MP2
SGX544 *
Adreno 308
Adreno 306
Adreno 305
Adreno 304
Mali-T720
GC7000UL
Adreno 302
Adreno 225 *
GC4000 *
Mali-400 MP4 *
VideoCore-IV *
Adreno 220 *
Vivante GC1000+ Dual-Core
Mali-400 MP2 *
Mali-400 MP *
SGX540 *
Adreno 205 *
Adreno 203 *
GC800 *
SGX535
SGX531
SGX530
Adreno 200 *
Mali-200 *

* Approximate position of the graphics adapter

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