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Apple A14 Bionic

Explore Apple A14 Bionic technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
6.2/ 10
Technical rating

Good

Apple A14 Bionic is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 6 cores and 6 threads. Its base clock is 3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 8541 and a single-thread rating of 3380.

CPU Mark8,541
4,754 samples
Single Thread3,380
Overall rank#1,900
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Good
6.2Good

Apple A14 Bionic is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 6 cores and 6 threads. Its base clock is 3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 8541 and a single-thread rating of 3380.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Apple A14 Bionic is a Mobile/Embedded released in 2021. Recorded specifications include 6 cores and 6 threads, a 8,541 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 8,541 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 3,380 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 A14 Bionic specifications?

The main recorded details are 6 cores and 6 threads, a 8,541 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Apple A14 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 A14 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 A14 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.

01Intel Core i3-1215ULIntel8,660 points
02SM8550Unknown8,629 points
03ARM - 8 Core 2424 MHzARM8,610 points
04Intel Core i3-1215UEIntel8,559 points
05Apple A14 BionicThis CPU8,541 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Apple A14 BionicThis CPU3,380 points
02ARM - 8 Core 2424 MHzARM3,083 points
03SM8550Unknown2,974 points
04Intel Core i3-1215UEIntel2,894 points
05Intel Core i3-1215ULIntel2,676 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Core i3-1215ULIntel577.3 Mark/W
02Intel Core i3-1215UEIntel305.7 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
95,077.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
5,531.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
3,671.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
74.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
18,393.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
23,484.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
953.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
12,556.00

Core specifications

BrandApple
CategoryMobile/Embedded
Release year2021
Socket—
Cores / threads6 / 6
Base clock3.00 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP—
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.