Tensor G6 VS A16 Bionic
We are comparing the Tensor G6 (Google) with the A16 Bionic (Apple). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each chipset, in-depth specs, and benchmarking scores.
Last Updated: August 22, 2026
Overall Comparison
KEY DIFFERENCES OF Tensor G6 AND A16 Bionic
Here’s how Tensor G6 and A16 Bionic stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.
Why Tensor G6 is the best choice:
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12% higher AnTuTu V11 score (1933536 vs 1728233)
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2% higher Single-Core Geekbench score (2677 vs 2627)
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7% higher Multi-Core Geekbench score (7321 vs 6838)
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1.2× more CPU cores (7 vs 6)
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19% higher CPU frequency (4110 MHz vs 3460 MHz)
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Tensor G6 AND A16 Bionic
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Tensor G6 and A16 Bionic.
Note: Highlighted specs mean that SoC wins that spec row.
If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.
| Specification | Tensor G6 | A16 Bionic |
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General Information
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| Name: | Tensor G6 | A16 Bionic |
| Brand: | Apple | |
| Class: | Flagship | High-End |
| Release Date: | August 12, 2026 | September 7, 2022 |
| Foundry: | TSMC | TSMC |
| Instruction Set: | ARMv9.3-A | ARMv8.6-A |
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CPU
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| CPU Cores: | 7 | 6 |
| CPU Architecture: | 1x 4.11 GHz C1-Ultra, 4x 3.38 GHz C1-Pro, 2x 2.65 GHz C1-Pro | 2x 3.78 GHz Cortex-Everest, 4x 2.11 GHz Cortex-Sawtooth |
| CPU Frequency: | 4110 MHz | 3460 MHz |
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Graphics (GPU)
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| GPU Model: | PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 | Apple A16 Bionic GPU |
| Graphics Architecture: | PowerVR C-Series | Apple Bionic |
| GPU Frequency: | 1286 MHz | 1398 MHz |
| GPU Pipelines: | 6 | 5 |
| Shading Units: | 128 | 128 |
| GPU FLOPS: | 1975.2 Gigaflops | 1789.4 Gigaflops |
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Memory Subsystem
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| Memory Type: | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Max Memory Size: | 16 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Frequency: | — | 3200 MHz |
| Memory Bandwidth: | — | 51.2 Gb/s |
| Memory Bus Width: | 4x 16 Bit | 4x 16 Bit |
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Benchmark Scores
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GEEKBENCH
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| Single-Core (V6) | 2677 | 2627 |
| Multi-Core (V6) | 7321 | 6838 |
| GPU (V6) | 6216 | — |
| Asset Compression | 323.9 MB/sec | 236.7 MB/sec |
| HTML 5 Browser | 226.9 pages/sec | 156.7 pages/sec |
| PDF Renderer | 278.6 Mpixels/sec | 162.1 Mpixels/sec |
| Image Detection | 166.7 images/sec | 155.8 images/sec |
| HDR | 226.3 Mpixels/sec | 207.5 Mpixels/sec |
| Background Blur | 28.7 images/sec | 26.5 images/sec |
| Photo Processing | 73.3 images/sec | 77.6 images/sec |
| Ray Tracing | 8.44 Mpixels/sec | 6.85 Mpixels/sec |
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ANTUTU SCORE
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| Overall (AnTuTu V11) | 1933536 | 1728233 |
| CPU | 876037 | 524545 |
| GPU | 288736 | 480424 |
| MEM | 304202 | 208178 |
| UX | 464561 | 515086 |
| Overall (AnTuTu V10) | 1856183 | 1498194 |
| CPU | 840990 | 384396 |
| GPU | 277185 | 534912 |
| MEM | 292032 | 252437 |
| UX | 445976 | 326449 |
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3DMARK
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| Score | 3380 | 9874 |
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Connectivity & I/O
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| Modem: | MediaTek M90 | — |
| Cellular Download Speed: | Up to 12000 Mbps | Up to 7500 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi Version: | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth Version: | 6.0 | 5.3 |
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AI & Acceleration
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| Neural Processor: | Fifth-gen Tensor Processing Unit | Neural Engine |
| NPU Theoretical Performance: | — | 17 TOPS |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Tensor G6 AND A16 Bionic
The charts below visualize how Tensor G6 and A16 Bionic stack up in key performance metrics.
Radar Chart Comparison
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Release Timeline of Tensor G6 and A16 Bionic
A16 Bionic was released 3 years, 11 months, 5 days earlier than Tensor G6.
Domain Score Summary
Scores are generated by Comparigon's scoring algorithm and are intended as a high-level guide. They may not map 1-to-1 with the individual spec-by-spec comparisons shown in the table.
Our Verdict
In conclusion, the Tensor G6 is clearly better overall compared to the A16 Bionic. Its strongest advantages are in CPU, Memory and Connectivity. The A16 Bionic is the better fit if your top priority is Graphics.
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