Apple A18

Apple A18

About mobile processor

The Apple A18 SoC is a powerhouse of a processor designed for flagship smartphones. Built on a cutting-edge 3 nm technology, the six cores of the A18 clock in at an impressive frequency of 3780 MHz, ensuring exceptional performance for any task. The A18 is paired with the Apple A18 GPU, delivering stunning graphics and smooth gameplay for even the most demanding mobile games. In benchmark tests, the A18 SoC shines, scoring an impressive 1490144 on AnTuTu 10. Its performance is further highlighted by its Geekbench 6 scores, with 3403 in single-core and 7828 in multi-core tests, showcasing its ability to handle both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads with ease. The A18 SoC is a testament to Apple's commitment to pushing the boundaries of mobile processing power. Its combination of advanced technology, high clock speeds, and stellar benchmark results make it a top choice for any smartphone looking to deliver uncompromising performance. Whether it's powering the latest mobile games or handling intensive multitasking, the Apple A18 SoC stands as a benchmark for what high-end mobile processors can achieve.

Basic

Label Name
Apple
Platform
SmartPhone Flagship
Launch Date
September 2024
Manufacturing
TSMC
Model Name
A18
Architecture
2x 4.04 GHz – 4x 2.4 GHz –
Cores
6
Technology
3 nm
Frequency
3780 MHz

GPU Specifications

GPU name
Apple A18 GPU
GPU frequency
1398 MHz
FLOPS
1.7894 TFLOPS
Shading units
128
Execution units
5

Connectivity

4G support
LTE Cat. 24
5G support
Yes
Bluetooth
5.3
Wi-Fi
7
Navigation
GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC

Memory Specifications

Memory type
LPDDR5X
Memory frequency
7500 MHz
Memory Bus
4x 16 Bit
Max Bandwidth
60 GB/s

Miscellaneous

Neural processor (NPU)
Neural Engine
Audio codecs
AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV, AC-3, E-AC-3, AAX, AAX+
Max camera resolution
1x 48MP
Storage type
NVMe
Video capture
8K at 24FPS, 4K at 120FPS
Video codecs
H.264, H.265, AV1, VP8, VP9, Motion JPEG
Video playback
8K at 24FPS, 4K at 120FPS
Instruction set
ARMv9.2-A

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6
Single Core Score
3403
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
7828
AnTuTu 10
Score
1490144
FP32 (float)
Score
1825

Compared to Other SoC

Geekbench 6 Single Core
3842 +12.9%
A18
3403
842 -75.3%
422 -87.6%
208 -93.9%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
14383 +83.7%
A18
7828
2132 -72.8%
1363 -82.6%
810 -89.7%
AnTuTu 10
3518353 +136.1%
A18
1490144
611402 -59%
451403 -69.7%
354388 -76.2%
FP32 (float)
6110 +234.8%
A18
1825
916 -49.8%
528 -71.1%
359 -80.3%