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CPU lineage |
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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 Intel Xeon D-2776NT features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon D series. To use the Intel Xeon D-2776NT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2579 socket. |
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5 | Generation | 4 |
Apple A series | Family | Intel Xeon D |
Apple A5/A5X | Group | Intel Xeon D-2700 |
Apple A5X | Name | Intel Xeon D-2776NT |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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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 Intel Xeon D-2776NT has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2776NT is 2.1 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. |
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None | None | 3.2 GHz |
1.0 GHz | Frequency | 2.1 GHz |
2 | CPU Cores | 16 |
2x Cortex-A9 | Cores | 16x Sunny Cove |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Overclocking | No |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
2 | Threads | 32 |
Internal Graphics |
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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 Intel Xeon D-2776NT does not have integrated graphics. |
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-- | Generation | -- |
Q1/2012 | Release date | -- |
-- | Max. displays | -- |
8 | Execution units | -- |
64 | Shaders | -- |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
0.2 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
45 nm | Technology | -- |
PowerVR SGX543MP4 (4 Cores) | GPU name | |
0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
10 | Direct X | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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-- | AI specifications | -- |
-- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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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No | JPEG | -- |
No | h264 | -- |
No | AV1 | -- |
No | VP9 | -- |
No | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
No | AVC | -- |
No | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
No | VP8 | -- |
No | VC-1 | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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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 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. |
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4 | Memory channels | 4 |
1.0 GB | Max. Memory | 1.0 TB |
LPDDR2-800 | Memory type | DDR4-2933 |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
12.8 GB/s | Bandwidth | 93.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
pci | PCIe | pci |
Thermal Management |
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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 117 W watts. |
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None | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 117 W |
-- | Tjunction max | -- |
Technical details |
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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 Intel Xeon D-2776NT is manufactured using a 10 nm process. |
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Q1/2011 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
A5 | Architecture | Ice Lake |
Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
None | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
0 bytes | L3-Cache | 0 bytes |
ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | |
32 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Socket | BGA 2579 | |
ARMv7-A32 (32 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
APL 5498 | Part Number | -- |
-- | Release price | 1784 $ |
iOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
1.0 MB | L2-Cache | 25.0 MB |