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Apple A12Z Bionic

Explore Apple A12Z Bionic technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
5.6/ 10
Technical rating

Good

Apple A12Z Bionic is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 8 cores and 8 threads. Its base clock is 2.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 9365 and a single-thread rating of 2202.

CPU Mark9,365
455 samples
Single Thread2,202
Overall rank#1,808
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Good
5.6Good

Apple A12Z Bionic is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 8 cores and 8 threads. Its base clock is 2.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 9365 and a single-thread rating of 2202.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Apple A12Z Bionic is a Mobile/Embedded released in 2021. Recorded specifications include 8 cores and 8 threads, a 9,365 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 9,365 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,202 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 A12Z Bionic specifications?

The main recorded details are 8 cores and 8 threads, a 9,365 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Apple A12Z 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 A12Z 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 A12Z 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.

02Intel Atom x7809CIntel9,409 points
03Apple A12Z BionicThis CPU9,365 points
05AMD Custom APU 0932AMD9,342 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02Apple A12Z BionicThis CPU2,202 points
03AMD Custom APU 0932AMD2,201 points
04Intel Atom x7809CIntel1,462 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Custom APU 0932AMD622.8 Mark/W
02Intel Atom x7809CIntel376.4 Mark/W

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
109,810.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
6,110.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
4,819.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
67.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
16,156.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
25,741.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
1,068.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
14,806.00

Core specifications

BrandApple
CategoryMobile/Embedded
Release year2021
Socket—
Cores / threads8 / 8
Base clock2.50 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP—
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.