AppleEntry-level / agingMobile/Embedded

Apple A11 Bionic

Explore Apple A11 Bionic technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
4.2/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

Apple A11 Bionic is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 6 cores and 6 threads. Its base clock is 2.4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 4449 and a single-thread rating of 1338.

CPU Mark4,449
2,395 samples
Single Thread1,338
Overall rank#2,709
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
4.2Entry-level / aging

Apple A11 Bionic is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 6 cores and 6 threads. Its base clock is 2.4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 4449 and a single-thread rating of 1338.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Apple A11 Bionic is a Mobile/Embedded released in 2021. Recorded specifications include 6 cores and 6 threads, a 4,449 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 4,449 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,338 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

Verify the system memory type, real power limits and cooling capacity.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Apple A11 Bionic specifications?

The main recorded details are 6 cores and 6 threads, a 4,449 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Apple A11 Bionic good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Apple A11 Bionic?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the Apple A11 Bionic use?

A structured TDP value is not currently available. Check the manufacturer specification and device power limits.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Mediatek DM700MediaTek4,471 points
02Qualcomm SM6375Qualcomm4,458 points
03Apple A11 BionicThis CPU4,449 points
05Mediatek MT6833GPMediaTek4,433 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Qualcomm SM6375Qualcomm1,998 points
03Mediatek MT6833GPMediaTek1,631 points
04Mediatek DM700MediaTek1,566 points
05Apple A11 BionicThis CPU1,338 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
55,960.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
3,427.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
1,736.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
35.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
7,818.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
16,936.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
392.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
7,928.00

Core specifications

BrandApple
CategoryMobile/Embedded
Release year2021
Socket—
Cores / threads6 / 6
Base clock2.40 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP—
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.