GSMArena.com GSMArena.com

Tip us

2.0m
150k
RSS

EV

Merch

Log in

Login

I forgot my password
Sign up
  • Home
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Videos
  • Featured
  • Phone Finder
  • Deals
  • MerchNew
  • Coverage
  • Contact
ADVERTISEMENT

Apple A16 predictions: 15% faster CPU, 25-30% faster GPU, new LPDDR5 RAM support

  • Post your comment
  • Comments (152)

Peter 25 July 2022

Apple iOS Mobile hardware Rumors

The upcoming iPhone 14 series is expected to be divided into two camps – the Pro models will get the new Apple A16 chipset, better cameras and a different screen setup. The vanilla models will stick with the current A15 chip, 12MP cameras and a notched display.

The current iPhone 13 series already exhibits a small division in terms of performance – the vanilla phones have 4-core GPUs, the Pros have 5-core GPUs. Also, the vanilla models have 4GB of RAM, while the Pros get 6GB (both LPDDR4X).

The iPhone 14 and 14 Max are expected to get the 5-core GPU version of the A15 chipset, plus more RAM – 6GB of LPDDR4X – so they will have an advantage over the current models.

Predicted A16 Geekbench scores: 2,000 single-core Predicted A16 Geekbench scores: 5,700 multi-core
Predicted A16 Geekbench scores: 2,000 single-core • 5,700 multi-core

But how fast will the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max be? Macworld attempts to tackle this question. The first thing to note is that the new A16 chips will be fabbed on TSMC’s N4P node, an iterative improvement over the N5P node used for the A15, but not a full generational jump.

The new A16 chip is expected to be larger – 18-20 billion transistors, up from 15 billion. The company might also see some improvement by switching over to ARMv9. ARM managed to deliver some gains with the Cortex-A715 and X3 cores, for example.

All told, the CPU might deliver a modest 15% improvement in performance. Apple is expected to keep the same core configuration (2 big, 4 small).

The switch to faster RAM is expected to bring a performance boost too – DigiTimes is reporting that the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max will use the new LPDDR5 type, which offers 50% more bandwidth than LPDDR4X and is more energy efficient to boot. Both models will stick to 6GB capacity, however.

Apple A16 predictions: 15% faster CPU, 25-30% faster GPU, new LPDDR5 RAM support

As for the GPU, the prediction is that Apple will stick with 5-cores to avoid making the chip too big or maybe go up to 6-cores. Either way, the expectation is for a 25-30% increase in GPU performance.

Predicted 3DMark scores for the Apple A16 chipset Predicted 3DMark scores for the Apple A16 chipset
Predicted 3DMark scores for the Apple A16 chipset

Apple will also have to boost the ISP and machine learning hardware to handle the higher resolution – the 14 Pro series is rumored to make the jump to a 48MP camera and 8K video recording. This could also raise the resolution limit of Cinematic Mode from 1080p to 4K.

Finally, Apple is stuck with Qualcomm modems for the foreseeable future, so the A16 chipset will likely be paired with the Snapdragon X65. Whether the vanilla iPhone 14 handsets will also get the new modem is unclear.

Source 1 | Via 1 | Source 2 (paywall) | Via 2 | Header image

Related articles
  • New report corroborates that iPhone 14 will use A15 chipset, 14 Pro to use A16 New report corroborates that iPhone 14 will use A15 chipset, 14 Pro to use A16
  • Kuo: Apple to increase iPhone 14 Pro share, non-Pro iPhone 14 to miss on A16 chipset Kuo: Apple to increase iPhone 14 Pro share, non-Pro iPhone 14 to miss on A16 chipset
  • A new report corroborates the iPhone 14 Pro will have a 48MP camera A new report corroborates the iPhone 14 Pro will have a 48MP camera
  • Report: Apple's facing legal problems with in-house 5G modem Report: Apple's facing legal problems with in-house 5G modem

Reader comments

e
  • e0ne199
  • tDU
  • 29 Jul 2022

when will apple decide to remove the usb port and physical buttons from iphones?? i am so annoyed with those things

  • Reply
S
  • SShock
  • puk
  • 27 Jul 2022

It's "you don't". DON'T. Also, I do. And you're just an anon barking thinking you even know s**t. About anything.

  • Reply
?
  • Anonymous
  • Q%m
  • 27 Jul 2022

It's not sh#t though? Have you ever tried playing a game without framerate locking at 60Hz? Obviously it cannot be done on a phone since the settings are hard-locked, but a game rendering at 120FPS (or any FPS higher than 60 really) on a 60Hz sc...

  • Reply
  • Read all comments
  • Post your comment
Total reader comments: 152

ADVERTISEMENT

Phone finder

  • Samsung
  • Apple
  • Huawei
  • Nokia
  • Sony
  • LG
  • HTC
  • Motorola
  • Lenovo
  • Xiaomi
  • Google
  • Honor
  • Oppo
  • Realme
  • OnePlus
  • Nothing
  • vivo
  • Meizu
  • Asus
  • Alcatel
  • ZTE
  • Microsoft
  • Umidigi
  • Coolpad
  • Oscal
  • Sharp
  • Micromax
  • Infinix
  • Ulefone
  • Tecno
  • Doogee
  • Blackview
  • Cubot
  • Oukitel
  • Itel
  • TCL

All brands Rumor mill

ADVERTISEMENT

Top 10 by daily interest

  Device Daily hits  
1.Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max58,739
2.Xiaomi Poco F7 5G41,606
3.Samsung Galaxy A5626,856
4. Trump Mobile T1 Phone25,269
5.Xiaomi Redmi K80 Ultra 5G23,493
6.Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra20,967
7.Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4 Pro18,832
8.Huawei Pura 80 Ultra 5G18,671
9.Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max17,040
10.OnePlus 13S 5G16,929

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Buick's bold promise in China: an electric SUV that won't catch fire Buick's bold promise in China: an electric SUV that won't catch fire Tesla pauses Model Y and Cybertruck production at its Austin GigafactoryThe 2026 Nissan Leaf is a tale of two EVs in one body
ADVERTISEMENT

Home News Reviews Compare Coverage Glossary FAQ RSS Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook Twitter

© 2000-2025 GSMArena.com Mobile version Android app Tools Contact us Merch store Privacy Terms of use Change Ad Consent Do not sell my data