Apple A6 vs Intel Core2 Duo E8700

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

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 Core2 Duo E8700 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E8700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
6 Generation 2
Apple A series Family Intel Core2 Duo
Apple A6 Name Intel Core2 Duo E8700
Apple A6/A6X Group Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000
 
 

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 Core2 Duo E8700 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E8700 is 3.5 GHz
2 Threads 2
1.3 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking Yes
2x Swift Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading No
 
 

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 Core2 Duo E8700 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Generation --
PowerVR SGX543MP3 (3 Cores) GPU name
6 Execution units --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- GPU (Turbo) --
10 Direct X --
Q3/2012 Release date --
0.27 GHz GPU frequency --
48 Shaders --
32 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
No VP9 --
No JPEG --
No VP8 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No VC-1 --
No h264 --
No AVC --
No AV1 --
 
 

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.
No ECC No
1.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
8.5 GB/s Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
2 Memory channels 2
LPDDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
 
 

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 --
 
 

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 Core2 Duo E8700 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
iOS Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
A6 Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
-- Release price --
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Q3/2012 Release date Q1/2009
None Virtualization VT-x
Socket LGA 775
ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1
ARMv7-A32 (32 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
APL 0598 Part Number --
1.0 MB L2-Cache 6.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
32 nm Technology 45 nm