Apple A17 Bionic vs Apple A9

Comparisons   09-03-2023
   Comprehensive testing data of Apple A17 Bionic vs Apple A9, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A careful analysis of all the specifications of the processors, so that it can be easier to read, is presented in the form of the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like Neocore, PassMark, Geekbench, AnTuTu, GFXBench, Quadrant, PCMark, 3DMark, Vellamo, even the gaming performance of CPUs in Minecraft, Call of Duty, GTA, Madout2, Fortnite, PUBG, Asphalt 9 etc.
   After looking at the data of joint tests and videos, you already be able to know which chipset is better to buy A17 Bionic or Apple A9.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
CPU Benchmark
Based on Antutu and Geekbench score

A17 Bionic

91%

Apple A9

12%

Battery life test
Power Consumption efficiency (how quickly the processor reduces the battery charge)

A17 Bionic

87%

Apple A9

53%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

A17 Bionic

88%

Apple A9

Antutu v10, 9

Antutu benchmark separately tests the performance of the CPU, GPU, and memory speed

	A17 Bionic	Apple A9
Total score	1272718	168386
CPU	356360	47145
GPU	483633	63993
MEM	203638	26945
UX	229097	30308

GeekBench 6, 5.2

This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	A17 Bionic	Apple A9
Single-Core	2435	501
Multi-Core	7152	1088

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	A17 Bionic	Apple A9
Frequency	3640 MHz	1850 MHz
Cores	6	6
Bit	64	64
Lithography	3 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	22000 millions	2400 millions
Core configuration	2x3.64 GHz ARM 4x2.42 GHz ARM	2x1.85 GHz Twister
Power consumption (TDP)	4 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4
Max. Memory	32 Gb	4 Gb
Memory Frequency	4266	2133
Memory bandwidth	128	14.9
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	3 MB
L2 cache	12 MB	3 MB
L3 cache	96 MB	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv9	ARMv8-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here A17 Bionic is 49% better than Apple A9 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Apple A17 Bionic	PowerVR GT7600
GPU Frequency	3640 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	3425	136
# of Cores	6	6
# of Shader Units		148
Display	2796 x 1290 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels

The frequency of the GPU does not always directly indicate its performance. To fully evaluate all the capabilities of a graphics chip, you should take into account the number of Shader Units and Cores, as well as how many GFlops it has.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite Mobile	48.5	22.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	151.2	26.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	90.2	56.8
Call of Duty: Mobile	83.2	29.8
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	128.7	23.9
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	185.7	32.8
Real Racing 3	181.6	99.4
Sniper 3D	199.6	73.8
Need for Speed No Limits	125.9	79.5
Mortal Kombat X	130.6	73.8
CSR Racing 2	108.1	79.5

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the gadget and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Antutu v10, 9 and GeekBench 6, 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	64 MP	32 MP
Dual Camera resolution	32 MP	12 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Apple ISP	Apple ISP
Video Encoding FPS	120	30
Video Encoding resolution	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10	Dolby Vision, H.265 (HEVC), HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, H.264 (AVC), VP8, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem	5G Modem	Qualcomm MDM9635M
Download speed	12000 MBit/s.	450 MBit/s.
Upload speed	9000 MBit/s.	150 MBit/s.
Navigation	GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, Dual frequency GNSS, GNSS, SBAS, GPS, NavIC, Beidou, NavIC enabled	Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, GPS
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Apple A17 Bionic is better: 39
The number of parameters for which Apple A9 is better: 3
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint comparison and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

A17 Bionic SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• A17 Bionic specs and review.