Intel Core i3-8145UE vs Apple A12X Bionic

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Intel Core i3-8145UE or Intel Core i3-8145UE – 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 Intel Core i3-8145UE features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-8145UE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
The Apple A12X Bionic features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Apple A series series.
Intel Core i 8000U Group Apple A12/A12X/A12Z
8 Generation 12
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-8145UE Name Apple A12X Bionic
Intel Core i3 Family Apple A series
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-8145UE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-8145UE is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Apple A12X Bionic has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.49 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.
4 Threads 8
2x Cores None
None None 1.59 GHz
2 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 4x Vortex
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 2.49 GHz
No Overclocking No
None None 4x Tempest
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.2 GHz Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-8145UE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-8145UE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Apple A12X Bionic has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple A12X Bionic uses the Apple A12X, which has 448 texture shaders
and 56 execution units.
192 Shaders 448
Q3/2016 Release date Q3/2018
14 nm Technology 7 nm
12 Direct X --
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 6.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 56
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 1.34 GHz
9.5 Generation 9
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel UHD Graphics 620 GPU name Apple A12X
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications 8 Neural cores @ 5 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.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 6.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133 Memory type LPDDR4X-4266
Yes ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 6.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
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.
12.5 W TDP down None
25 W TDP up None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-8145UE is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Apple A12X Bionic is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
Q2/2019 Release date Q3/2018
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions
14 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
281 $ Release price --
Whiskey Lake U Architecture A12
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems iOS
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1528 Socket
0 bytes L2-Cache 8.0 MB