Technical assessment
A summary based on specifications and results.
6.8Good
Apple A18 is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 6 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 12345 and a single-thread rating of 3909.
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Apple A18
Explore Apple A18 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.
Last updated: 2026-10-206.8/ 10
Technical rating
Good
Apple A18 is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 6 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 12345 and a single-thread rating of 3909.
CPU Mark12,345
360 samples
Single Thread3,909
Overall rank#1,569
of 6,054
Reference price—
Good
Specification context
What do these specifications mean in practice?
The Apple A18 is a Mobile/Embedded released in 2024. Recorded specifications include a 12,345 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 12,345 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 3,909 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 A18 specifications?
The main recorded details are a 12,345 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.
Is the Apple A18 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 A18?
A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.
How much power does the Apple A18 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.
01AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18IAMD12,420 points
02Intel Ultra 5 115UIntel12,381 points
03Apple A18This CPU12,345 points
04QTI SM8845Unknown12,176 points
05Apple A17 ProApple12,157 points
Single-thread performance
Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.
01Apple A17 ProApple4,504 points
02Apple A18This CPU3,909 points
03Intel Ultra 5 115UIntel2,876 points
04AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18IAMD2,413 points
05QTI SM8845Unknown2,292 points
Performance per watt
Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.
01AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18IAMD828.0 Mark/W
02Intel Ultra 5 115UIntel825.4 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
Core specifications
| Brand | Apple |
|---|---|
| Category | Mobile/Embedded |
| Release year | 2024 |
| Socket | — |
| Cores / threads | 6 / — |
| Base clock | — |
| Max turbo | — |
| TDP | — |
| Integrated graphics | — |
Memory support
| Memory type | — |
|---|---|
| Official speed | — |
| Maximum capacity | — |
Cache hierarchy
L1I2 x 192 KB
L1D2 x 128 KB
L22 x 8192 KB