During today’s event, Apple unveiled the latest iPhone 16 models, AirPods 4, Apple Watch Series 10, and more. Among the announced products is the A18 processor that powers the iPhone 16 series. This processor delivers flagship-level performance and enables Apple Intelligence features. Here are the details of the Apple A18 processor…

Apple A18 Processor: 30% Faster

The newly announced A18 processor offers significantly improved CPU and GPU performance compared to previous models. It is 30% faster than the A16 Bionic introduced with the iPhone 15 and provides a 50% performance boost over the A15 Bionic found in the iPhone 14. Equipped with advanced AI capabilities, the A18 processor ensures a smooth user experience.

The A18 chip offers the same performance as the A16 Bionic while using 30% less power. In terms of the GPU, it provides 40% higher performance with 35% less power consumption.

Apple, by directly moving from the A16 Bionic to the A18 processor in the iPhone 16, delivers the latest technological features to users. The processor comes equipped with an improved 16-core neural engine that is 2x faster, along with a total of six cores, consisting of four efficiency cores and two performance cores.

The A18 chip, which hosts a new 5-core graphics unit, provides 40% faster graphics performance compared to the A16 Bionic. It also introduces Ray Tracing, a feature common in NVIDIA RTX models, and supports AAA games. Additionally, the chip includes Wi-Fi 7 for faster connectivity options.

Apple A18 Processor Specifications:

Feature	Apple A18
CPU Cores	6 cores (2 performance, 4 efficiency)
CPU Performance	30% faster than A16 Bionic
GPU Cores	5 cores
GPU Performance	40% faster than A16 Bionic
Neural Engine	16 cores, 2x faster
Memory Bandwidth	Not provided
Thermal Design	Efficient heat management
Video Processing	–
AI Performance	2x improved
Ray Tracing Support	Yes
Manufacturing Process	3nm second generation