Apple A10 Fusion vs Intel Core i7-2860QM

Apple A10 Fusion or Apple A10 Fusion – 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 A10 Fusion features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2016 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Apple A series series.
The Intel Core i7-2860QM features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2860QM, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.

The Apple A10 Fusion has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.34 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core i7-2860QM has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2860QM is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.

The Apple A10 Fusion has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple A10 Fusion uses the Apple A10, 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 Intel Core i7-2860QM has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2860QM uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.

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.

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 3.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 5 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.

The Apple A10 Fusion is manufactured using a 10 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 Intel Core i7-2860QM is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.