CPU comparison with benchmarks
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Apple A6 or Apple A6 – 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 A6 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Apple A series series. The Intel Core i5-11500B features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i5 series. To use the Intel Core i5-11500B, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
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Apple A series |
Family |
Intel Core i5 |
Mobile |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
Apple A6 |
Name |
Intel Core i5-11500B |
Apple A6/A6X |
Group |
Intel Core i 11000 |
6 |
Generation |
11 |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The Apple A6 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Apple A6 is 1.3 GHz The Intel Core i5-11500B has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-11500B is 3.3 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
2x Swift |
Cores |
6x |
No |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
1.3 GHz |
Frequency |
3.3 GHz |
No |
Overclocking |
No |
2 |
Threads |
12 |
None |
None |
4.6 GHz |
2 |
CPU Cores |
6 |
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Internal Graphics |
The Apple A6 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Apple A6 uses the PowerVR SGX543MP3 (3 Cores), which has 48 texture shaders and 6 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. The Intel Core i5-11500B has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Core i5-11500B uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU), which has 256 texture shaders and 32 execution units.
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GPU (Turbo) |
1.45 GHz |
Q3/2012 |
Release date |
Q2/2021 |
6 |
Execution units |
32 |
10 |
Direct X |
12 |
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Max. displays |
-- |
48 |
Shaders |
256 |
PowerVR SGX543MP3 (3 Cores) |
GPU name |
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU) |
0.27 GHz |
GPU frequency |
0.35 GHz |
0 bytes |
Max. GPU Memory |
64.0 GB |
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Generation |
11 |
32 nm |
Technology |
10 nm |
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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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No |
VP8 |
Decode / Encode |
No |
VP9 |
Decode / Encode |
No |
AVC |
Decode / Encode |
No |
h264 |
Decode / Encode |
No |
JPEG |
Decode / Encode |
No |
VC-1 |
Decode |
No |
AV1 |
Decode |
No |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
No |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
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Memory & PCIe |
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 8.5 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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No |
AES-NI |
Yes |
1.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
128.0 GB |
8.5 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
51.2 GB/s |
LPDDR2-1066 |
Memory type |
DDR4-3200 |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
2 |
Memory channels |
2 |
No |
ECC |
No |
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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. The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
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None |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
65 W |
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Tjunction max |
100 °C |
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Technical details |
The Apple A6 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 Core i5-11500B is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
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Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
Q3/2012 |
Release date |
Q2/2021 |
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Socket |
LGA 1200 |
1.0 MB |
L2-Cache |
3.0 MB |
0 bytes |
L3-Cache |
12.0 MB |
iOS |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
ARMv7-A32 (32 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
APL 0598 |
Part Number |
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A6 |
Architecture |
Rocket Lake S |
None |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
-- |
Release price |
-- |
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ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
Chiplet |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
32 nm |
Technology |
14 nm |
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