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Apple A6X or Apple A6X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Apple A6X features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Apple A series series. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently. It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series. To use the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket. |
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| Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| Apple A6X | Name | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| Apple A series | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 |
| 6 | Generation | 4 |
| Apple A6/A6X | Group | AMD Ryzen 5000 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The Apple A6X has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Apple A6X is 1.4 GHz The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is 3.8 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. |
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| 2 | Threads | 16 |
| None | None | 4.4 GHz |
| No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
| 2x Swift | Cores | 8x |
| No | Overclocking | Yes |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| 1.4 GHz | Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| None | None | 4.7 GHz |
| 2 | CPU Cores | 8 |
Internal Graphics |
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The Apple A6X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple A6X uses the PowerVR SGX554MP4 (4 Cores), which has 128 texture shaders and 16 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X does not have integrated graphics. |
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| 0.3 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
| Q3/2012 | Release date | -- |
| 10 | Direct X | -- |
| PowerVR SGX554MP4 (4 Cores) | GPU name | |
| 32 nm | Technology | -- |
| -- | Max. displays | -- |
| 128 | Shaders | -- |
| 0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
| 16 | Execution units | -- |
| -- | Generation | -- |
| -- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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| -- | AI specifications | -- |
| -- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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| No | AVC | -- |
| No | VC-1 | -- |
| No | VP9 | -- |
| No | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
| No | h264 | -- |
| No | VP8 | -- |
| No | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
| No | JPEG | -- |
| No | AV1 | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. |
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| 4 | Memory channels | 2 |
| 1.0 GB | Max. Memory | 128.0 GB |
| pci | PCIe | pci |
| No | AES-NI | Yes |
| No | ECC | Yes |
| 17.1 GB/s | Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
| LPDDR2-1066 | Memory type | DDR4-3200 |
Thermal Management |
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TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts. |
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| -- | Tjunction max | 90 °C |
| None | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
Technical details |
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The Apple A6X is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is manufactured using a 7 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache. |
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| Q3/2012 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
| APL 0598 | Part Number | -- |
| 1.0 MB | L2-Cache | 4.0 MB |
| None | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
| ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 | |
| Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
| A6 | Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) |
| 32 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
| Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) | |
| iOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
| -- | Release price | 449 $ |
| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| ARMv7-A32 (32 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| 0 bytes | L3-Cache | 32.0 MB |