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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 Xeon D-2141I features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon D series. To use the Intel Xeon D-2141I, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2518 socket. |
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Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple A6 | Name | Intel Xeon D-2141I |
Apple A6/A6X | Group | Intel Xeon D-2100 |
6 | Generation | 2 |
Apple A series | Family | Intel Xeon D |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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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 Xeon D-2141I has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2141I is 2.2 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. |
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2 | Threads | 16 |
2 | CPU Cores | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
None | None | 2.2 GHz |
No | Overclocking | No |
None | None | 3.0 GHz |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
2x Swift | Cores | 8x |
1.3 GHz | Frequency | 2.2 GHz |
Internal Graphics |
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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 Xeon D-2141I does not have integrated graphics. |
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0.27 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
6 | Execution units | -- |
Q3/2012 | Release date | -- |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | Max. displays | -- |
48 | Shaders | -- |
0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
-- | Generation | -- |
10 | Direct X | -- |
32 nm | Technology | -- |
PowerVR SGX543MP3 (3 Cores) | GPU name | |
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 | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
No | AV1 | -- |
No | VP9 | -- |
No | VC-1 | -- |
No | VP8 | -- |
No | h264 | -- |
No | JPEG | -- |
No | AVC | -- |
No | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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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 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. |
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1.0 GB | Max. Memory | 512.0 GB |
LPDDR2-1066 | Memory type | DDR4-2133 |
pci | PCIe | pci |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
8.5 GB/s | Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
2 | Memory channels | 4 |
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 65 W watts. |
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None | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | Tjunction max | -- |
Technical details |
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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 Xeon D-2141I is manufactured using a 14 nm process. |
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iOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
1.0 MB | L2-Cache | 11.0 MB |
ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | |
0 bytes | L3-Cache | 0 bytes |
Q3/2012 | Release date | Q1/2018 |
-- | Release price | 594 $ |
Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
APL 0598 | Part Number | -- |
Socket | BGA 2518 | |
A6 | Architecture | Skylake |
None | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
32 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
ARMv7-A32 (32 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |