CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
AMD A6-5200 or AMD A6-5200 – 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 AMD A6-5200 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series. The Apple A5X features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Apple A series series.
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Generation |
5 |
AMD A |
Family |
Apple A series |
AMD A6-5000 |
Group |
Apple A5/A5X |
AMD A6-5200 |
Name |
Apple A5X |
Mobile |
Segment |
Mobile |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The AMD A6-5200 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD A6-5200 is 2.8 GHz The Apple A5X has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Apple A5X is 1.0 GHz
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2.8 GHz |
Frequency |
1.0 GHz |
4 |
CPU Cores |
2 |
4x |
Cores |
2x Cortex-A9 |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
Yes |
Overclocking |
No |
No |
Hyperthreading |
No |
4 |
Threads |
2 |
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Internal Graphics |
The AMD A6-5200 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the AMD A6-5200 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8400, which has 128 texture shaders and 2 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. The Apple A5X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Apple A5X uses the PowerVR SGX543MP4 (4 Cores), which has 64 texture shaders and 8 execution units.
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5 |
Generation |
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Q2/2013 |
Release date |
Q1/2012 |
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Max. displays |
-- |
2 |
Execution units |
8 |
128 |
Shaders |
64 |
-- |
GPU (Turbo) |
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0.6 GHz |
GPU frequency |
0.2 GHz |
28 nm |
Technology |
45 nm |
AMD Radeon HD 8400 |
GPU name |
PowerVR SGX543MP4 (4 Cores) |
2.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
11.1 |
Direct X |
10 |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
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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.
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Decode / Encode |
JPEG |
No |
Decode |
h264 |
No |
No |
AV1 |
No |
No |
VP9 |
No |
No |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
No |
Decode |
AVC |
No |
No |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
No |
No |
VP8 |
No |
Decode |
VC-1 |
No |
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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 12.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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2 |
Memory channels |
4 |
0 bytes |
Max. Memory |
1.0 GB |
DDR3L-1600 |
Memory type |
LPDDR2-800 |
Yes |
AES-NI |
No |
-- |
Bandwidth |
12.8 GB/s |
No |
ECC |
No |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 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.
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25 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
None |
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Tjunction max |
-- |
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Technical details |
The AMD A6-5200 is manufactured using a 28 nm process. A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Apple A5X is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
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Q3/2013 |
Release date |
Q1/2011 |
Kabini (Jaguar) |
Architecture |
A5 |
Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
AMD-V |
Virtualization |
None |
-- |
Chip design |
Chiplet |
2.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
0 bytes |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
ISA extensions |
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28 nm |
Technology |
32 nm |
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Socket |
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x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
ARMv7-A32 (32 bit) |
-- |
Part Number |
APL 5498 |
-- |
Release price |
-- |
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Operating systems |
iOS |
0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
1.0 MB |
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