Apple A6X vs Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

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 Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Apple M series series.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Apple A6X Name Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
Apple A series Family Apple M series
6 Generation 1
Apple A6/A6X Group Apple M1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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 Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
2 Threads 20
No Hyperthreading No
2x Swift Cores None
None None 2.06 GHz
None None 3.2 GHz
None None 4x Icestorm
None None 16x Firestorm
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
1.4 GHz Frequency None
2 CPU Cores 20
 
 

Internal Graphics

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 Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) uses the Apple M1 Ultra (64 Core), which has 8192 texture shaders
and 1024 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 1.3 GHz
Q3/2012 Release date Q1/2022
10 Direct X --
PowerVR SGX554MP4 (4 Cores) GPU name Apple M1 Ultra (64 Core)
32 nm Technology 5 nm
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders 8192
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
16 Execution units 1024
-- Generation 1
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications 32 Neural cores @ 22 TOPS
-- AI hardware Apple Neural Engine
 
 

Hardware codec support

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.
No AVC Decode
No VC-1 Decode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 819.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 8
1.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
17.1 GB/s Bandwidth 819.2 GB/s
LPDDR2-1066 Memory type LPDDR5-6400
 
 

Thermal Management

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 60 W watts.
None TDP up 120 W
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 60 W
 
 

Technical details

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 Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
Q3/2012 Release date Q1/2022
APL 0598 Part Number --
1.0 MB L2-Cache 52.0 MB
None Virtualization Apple Virtualization Framework
ISA extensions Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
A6 Architecture M1
32 nm Technology 5 nm
Socket
iOS Operating systems macOS
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv7-A32 (32 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Apple A6X and Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) in leaderboards