Apple A5X vs Apple A5

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Apple A5X or Apple A5X – 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 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.
The Apple A5 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
Apple A series Family Apple A series
Mobile Segment Mobile
Apple A5X Name Apple A5
Apple A5/A5X Group Apple A5/A5X
5 Generation 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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
The Apple A5 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Apple A5 is 1.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cortex-A9 Cores 2x Cortex-A9
No Hyperthreading No
1.0 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 2
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Apple A5 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple A5 uses the PowerVR SGX543MP2 (2 Cores), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2012 Release date Q1/2012
8 Execution units 4
10 Direct X 10
-- Max. displays --
64 Shaders 32
PowerVR SGX543MP4 (4 Cores) GPU name PowerVR SGX543MP2 (2 Cores)
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Generation --
45 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 VP8 No
No VP9 No
No AVC No
No h264 No
No JPEG No
No VC-1 No
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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 12.8 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 1.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 6.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No AES-NI No
1.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 GB
12.8 GB/s Bandwidth 6.4 GB/s
LPDDR2-800 Memory type LPDDR2-800
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Apple A5X 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 A5 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2011
Socket
1.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
iOS Operating systems iOS
ARMv7-A32 (32 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv7-A32 (32 bit)
APL 5498 Part Number APL 0498
A5 Architecture A5
None Virtualization None
-- Release price --
ISA extensions
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
32 nm Technology 32 nm