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Apple A6X or Apple A6X – 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 A6X 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 AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V series. To use the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket. |
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Apple A series | Family | AMD Ryzen Embedded V |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple A6X | Name | AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B |
Apple A6/A6X | Group | AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000 |
6 | Generation | 1 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The Apple A6X has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Apple A6X is 1.4 GHz The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B is 2.3 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz. |
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2x Swift | Cores | 2x |
None | None | 2.3 GHz |
1.4 GHz | Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
2 | CPU Cores | 2 |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
2 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Overclocking | No |
None | None | 3.2 GHz |
Internal Graphics |
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The Apple A6X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple A6X uses the PowerVR SGX554MP4 (4 Cores), which has 128 texture shaders and 16 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B uses the AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics, which has 192 texture shaders and 3 execution units. |
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-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Q3/2012 | Release date | Q1/2018 |
16 | Execution units | 3 |
10 | Direct X | 12 |
-- | Max. displays | -- |
128 | Shaders | 192 |
PowerVR SGX554MP4 (4 Cores) | GPU name | AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics |
0.3 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.0 GHz |
0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 2.0 GB |
-- | Generation | 8 |
32 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
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 | 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 | No |
No | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
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 17.1 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 32.0 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 | 32.0 GB |
17.1 GB/s | Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
LPDDR2-1066 | Memory type | DDR4-3200 |
pci | PCIe | pci |
4 | Memory channels | 2 |
No | ECC | Yes |
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 15 W watts. |
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None | TDP down | 12 W |
None | TDP up | 25 W |
None | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | Tjunction max | 105 °C |
Technical details |
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The Apple A6X 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 AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache. |
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Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
Q3/2012 | Release date | Q1/2018 |
Socket | FP5 | |
1.0 MB | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
0 bytes | L3-Cache | 4.0 MB |
iOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
ARMv7-A32 (32 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
APL 0598 | Part Number | -- |
A6 | Architecture | Great Horned Owl (Zen) |
None | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
-- | Release price | -- |
ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 | |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
32 nm | Technology | 14 nm |