Apple A9 Twister vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 616
We compared the performance of processors and found out that Apple A9 Twister is better than Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 by 795.81%. It has 2 cores at 1.84 GHz and an PowerVR 7XT GT7600 GPU versus 8 cores at 1.7 GHz with Adreno 405. In the Antutu Benchmark test, Apple A9 Twister results were faster than Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 by 363.69%, scoring 173833 points vs 37489 marks. In the 3DMark test, it scored 1659 points against 68 , which is 2339.71% higher.
Its disadvantage is a TDP of 5W (its competitor has 4W), which means devices based on this chip will heat up more during games and other complex tasks. The speed of the built-in modem in Apple A9 Twister is better, 150 Mbps vs 50 Mbps so you'll get faster Internet service.
In the tables below you will find more detailed information and you will be able to compare these CPUs, see the difference and be able to find which one is right for you.
Apple A9 Twister vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 Benchmarks and Rankings
| Benchmark | Apple A9 Twister | Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antutu | 173833 | 37489 | 363.69% |
| Geekbench | 1022/556 | 532/114 | 92.11% / 387.72% |
| 3Dmark | 1659 | 68 | 2339.71% |
Apple A9 Twister vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 Gaming Performance Test
| Gaming test | Apple A9 Twister | Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUBG: Mobile | 49 fps | 24 fps | 104.17% |
| PUBG: New State | 37 fps | 14 fps | 164.29% |
| Call of Duty: Mobile | 48 fps | 22 fps | 118.18% |
| Fortnite | 25 fps | 4 fps | 525.00% |
| Genshin Impact | 35 fps | 7 fps | 400.00% |
| Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | 50 fps | 24 fps | 108.33% |
Apple A9 Twister vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 Specification
| Processor name | Apple A9 Twister | Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | 9/9/2015 | 02/24/2014 |
| CPU Architecture | 2x 1.85GHz Twister | 4 x ARM Cortex-A53 1,7 GHz + 4 x ARM Cortex-A53 1,2 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 2 | 8 |
| Clock Rate | 1.84 GHz | 1.7 GHz |
| Chip technology | 16 nm | 28 nm |
| GPU | PowerVR 7XT GT7600 | Adreno 405 |
| The highest TDP | 5 | 4 |
| Memory | 4 Gb | 4 Gb |
| Features | Apple modem | Snapdragon X5 |
| Upload Speed (up to) | 150 Mbps | 50 Mbps |