Apple M1 vs Apple A14 Bionic

Comparisons 14-05-2021

Comprehensive testing data of Apple M1 vs Apple A14 Bionic, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A careful analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like Neocore, AnTuTu, PCMark, Vellamo, Quadrant, Geekbench, GFXBench, PassMark, 3DMark, even the gaming performance of chips in PUBG, Madout2, Minecraft, Asphalt 9, Fortnite, Call of Duty, GTA etc.
After looking at the data these tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which SoCs is better to buy M1 or A14 Bionic.

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

86%

A14 Bionic

41%

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

78%

A14 Bionic

78%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

83%

A14 Bionic

38%

Antutu 8

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

	M1	A14 Bionic
Total score	1204017	571583
CPU	337129	160050
GPU	457523	217206
MEM	192638	91462
UX	216731	102894

GeekBench 5.2

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

	M1	A14 Bionic
Single-Core	1807	1621
Multi-Core	7691	4180

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	M1	A14 Bionic
Frequency	3200 MHz	3000 MHz
Cores	8	6
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	16000 millions	11800000 millions
Core configuration	4x3.2 GHz Firestorm 4x2.0 GHz Icestorm	8x3 GHz Icestorm 4x1.8 GHz Firestorm
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
Max. Memory	32 Gb	6 Gb
Memory Frequency	2666	4266
Memory bandwidth	64	42.7
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	48 KB
L2 cache	4 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.4-A	ARMv8.4-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here M1 is 6% better than A14 Bionic in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that M1 has -2 more core than A14 Bionic. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Apple M1	Apple A14 Bionic
GPU Frequency	3200 MHz	3000 MHz
GFloPS	2600	1480
# of Cores	8	4
# of Shader Units	128
Display	2732 x 2048 pixels	2732 x 2048 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	46.1	28.8
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	142.7	60.9
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	85.7	56.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	78.7	57.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	122.1	47.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	176.2	74.8
Real Racing 3	171.6	98.5
Sniper 3D	188.1	73.2
Need for Speed No Limits	119.3	67.6
Mortal Kombat X	123.4	73.2
CSR Racing 2	102.7	67.6

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 8 and GeekBench 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	24 MP	12 MP
Dual Camera resolution	24 MP	12 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Apple ISP	Apple ISP
Video Encoding FPS	960	960
Video Encoding resolution	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	Dolby Vision, H.265 (HEVC), HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, H.264 (AVC), VP8, VP9	Dolby Vision, H.265 (HEVC), HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, H.264 (AVC), VP8, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Snapdragon X80 5G	Snapdragon X60 5G
Download speed	9500 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	6000 MBit/s.	3000 MBit/s.
Navigation	Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Beidou	NavIC enabled, GNSS, NavIC, Dual frequency GNSS, GLONASS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, SBAS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Apple M1 is better: 33
The number of parameters for which Apple A14 Bionic 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.

M1 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu 8
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 5 mobile

• M1 specs and review.

A14 Bionic SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu 8
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 5 mobile

• A14 Bionic specs and review.