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Apple A16

Explore Apple A16 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
6.6/ 10
Technical rating

Good

Apple A16 is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 5 cores and 5 threads. It runs at 2 GHz and boosts up to 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 9821 and a single-thread rating of 4009.

CPU Mark9,821
168 samples
Single Thread4,009
Overall rank#1,766
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Good
6.6Good

Apple A16 is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 5 cores and 5 threads. It runs at 2 GHz and boosts up to 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 9821 and a single-thread rating of 4009.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Apple A16 is a Mobile/Embedded released in 2025. Recorded specifications include 5 cores and 5 threads, up to 3.50 GHz turbo, a 9,821 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 9,821 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 4,009 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 A16 specifications?

The main recorded details are 5 cores and 5 threads, up to 3.50 GHz turbo, a 9,821 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Apple A16 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 A16?

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

How much power does the Apple A16 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.

01AMD Ryzen Z2 AAMD10,008 points
02Apple A15 BionicApple9,859 points
04Apple A16This CPU9,821 points
05QTI SM8650QUnknown9,712 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Apple A16This CPU4,009 points
02Apple A15 BionicApple3,563 points
03QTI SM8650QUnknown3,044 points
04AMD Ryzen Z2 AAMD2,295 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Ryzen Z2 AAMD667.2 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
103,357.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
5,745.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
4,605.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
106.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
21,314.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
27,678.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
1,159.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
13,329.00

Core specifications

BrandApple
CategoryMobile/Embedded
Release year2025
Socket—
Cores / threads5 / 5
Base clock2.00 GHz
Max turbo3.50 GHz
TDP—
Integrated graphics4 Core GPU

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.