Apple A6 vs Intel Core i5-11500B

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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.
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
 
 

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.
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
 
 

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.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.45 GHz
Q3/2012 Release date Q2/2021
6 Execution units 32
10 Direct X 12
-- 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
-- Generation 11
32 nm Technology 10 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 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
 
 

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.
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
 
 

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.
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2012 Release date Q2/2021
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 --
A6 Architecture Rocket Lake S
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price --
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
32 nm Technology 14 nm