Qualcomm QCM5430 vs Apple A12Z Bionic

Comparisons 05-11-2023

Comprehensive testing data of Qualcomm QCM5430 vs Apple A12Z Bionic, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics of the processors, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in synthetic type tests like 3DMark, Geekbench 6, Neocore, PCMark, Quadrant, GFXBench, PassMark, Antutu v10, 9, Vellamo, even the gaming performance of processors in Call of Duty, GTA, Minecraft, Madout2, Asphalt 9, Fortnite, PUBG etc.
After looking at the data of parallel tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which chip is better to buy QCM5430 or A12Z 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

QCM5430

27%

A12Z Bionic

52%

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

QCM5430

83%

A12Z Bionic

72%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCM5430

24%

A12Z Bionic

49%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCM5430	A12Z Bionic
Total score	585984	729707
CPU	164069	204317
GPU	222675	277290
MEM	93766	116753
UX	105471	131357

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCM5430	A12Z Bionic
Single-Core	910	1332
Multi-Core	3310	4661

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCM5430	A12Z Bionic
Frequency	2700 MHz	2490 MHz
Cores	6	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	5200 millions	10000 millions
Core configuration	1x2.7 GHz Kryo 670 Gold Plus 2x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 Gold 3x1.9 GHz Kryo 670 Silver	4x2.49GHz Vortex 4x1.6 GHz Tempest
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4X
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	4666	2133
Memory bandwidth	17	42
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	512 KB	48 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	4 MB
L3 cache	2 MB	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.3-A	ARMv8.4-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here QCM5430 is 7% better than A12Z Bionic in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that QCM5430 has 2 more core than A12Z Bionic. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 642L	Apple A12Z Bionic
GPU Frequency	550 MHz	2500 MHz
GFloPS	906.58	1486
# of Cores		8
# of Shader Units	512
Display	2520 x 1080 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	26.8	28.8
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	66.7	86.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	91.9	52.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	50.8	48.4
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	57.5	74.9
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	84.7	107.7
Real Racing 3	114.3	104.8
Sniper 3D	146.8	115.3
Need for Speed No Limits	128.5	62.9
Mortal Kombat X	119.7	83.8
CSR Racing 2	119.7	68.1

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	192 MP	12 MP
Dual Camera resolution	36 MP	12 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 570L	Apple ISP
Video Encoding FPS	60	960
Video Encoding resolution	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	HDR10+, HDR10, HLG, H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), VP8, VP9	Dolby Vision, H.265 (HEVC), HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, H.264 (AVC), VP8, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Modem QCM6490 5G	Intel XMM 7560 LTE
Download speed	3700 MBit/s.	1000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	1600 MBit/s.	350 MBit/s.
Navigation	Galileo, GLONASS, NavIC enabled, GPS, GBeidou, QZSS	Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCM5430 is better: 19
The number of parameters for which Apple A12Z Bionic is better: 23
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint comparison and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

QCM5430 SoC - all data

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

• QCM5430 specs and review.

A12Z Bionic SoC - all data

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

• A12Z Bionic specs and review.