Apple A6X vs AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

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.
Apple A6X Name AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Apple A series Family AMD Ryzen Embedded V
6 Generation 1
Apple A6/A6X Group AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Swift Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.4 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 2.3 GHz
None None 3.2 GHz
2 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
PowerVR SGX554MP4 (4 Cores) GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q3/2012 Release date Q1/2018
10 Direct X 12
32 nm Technology 14 nm
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 1.0 GHz
16 Execution units 3
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Generation 8
128 Shaders 192
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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.
4 Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
1.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
17.1 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
LPDDR2-1066 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

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 15 W watts.
None TDP down 12 W
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
None TDP up 25 W
 
 

Technical details

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.
A6 Architecture Great Horned Owl (Zen)
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Release price --
Q3/2012 Release date Q1/2018
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
iOS Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Socket FP5
None Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
ARMv7-A32 (32 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
APL 0598 Part Number --