Technical assessment
A summary based on specifications and results.
6.7Good
Apple A16 Bionic is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 6 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 10869 and a single-thread rating of 3972.
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Apple A16 Bionic
Explore Apple A16 Bionic technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.
Last updated: 2026-10-206.7/ 10
Technical rating
Good
Apple A16 Bionic is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 6 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 10869 and a single-thread rating of 3972.
CPU Mark10,869
1,020 samples
Single Thread3,972
Overall rank#1,681
of 6,054
Reference price—
Good
Specification context
What do these specifications mean in practice?
The Apple A16 Bionic is a Mobile/Embedded released in 2022. Recorded specifications include a 10,869 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.
Read the performance results
The 10,869 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 3,972 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 Bionic specifications?
The main recorded details are a 10,869 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.
Is the Apple A16 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 A16 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 A16 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.
Overall and multi-core performance
A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.
01Mediatek MT6989MediaTek10,944 points
02Intel Core i5-1345UREIntel10,930 points
03Intel Core i7-1365UREIntel10,891 points
04Apple A16 BionicThis CPU10,869 points
05SM8850Unknown10,835 points
Single-thread performance
Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.
01Apple A16 BionicThis CPU3,972 points
02Intel Core i7-1365UREIntel3,006 points
03Intel Core i5-1345UREIntel3,005 points
04SM8850Unknown2,831 points
05Mediatek MT6989MediaTek2,513 points
Performance per watt
Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.
01Intel Core i5-1345UREIntel728.7 Mark/W
02Intel Core i7-1365UREIntel726.1 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
Core specifications
| Brand | Apple |
|---|---|
| Category | Mobile/Embedded |
| Release year | 2022 |
| Socket | — |
| Cores / threads | 6 / — |
| Base clock | — |
| Max turbo | — |
| TDP | — |
| Integrated graphics | — |
Memory support
| Memory type | — |
|---|---|
| Official speed | — |
| Maximum capacity | — |
Cache hierarchy
No structured cache data.