Intel Celeron G6900TE vs Apple A9X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Celeron G6900TE or Intel Celeron G6900TE – 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 Intel Celeron G6900TE features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron G6900TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Apple A9X features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Apple A series series.
Intel Celeron G6000 Group Apple A9/A9X
10 Generation 9
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron G6900TE Name Apple A9X
Intel Celeron Family Apple A series
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron G6900TE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G6900TE is 2.4 GHz
The Apple A9X has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Apple A9X is 2.26 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Golden Cove Cores 2x Twister
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 2
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.26 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron G6900TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G6900TE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 710, 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 Apple A9X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple A9X uses the Apple A9X, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
128 Shaders 384
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2015
14 nm Technology 16 nm
12 Direct X --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 4.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units 48
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
13 Generation 6
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel UHD Graphics 710 GPU name Apple A9X
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 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 4.0 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type LPDDR4-3200
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
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 8 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 8 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron G6900TE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Apple A9X is manufactured using a 16 nm process.
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2015
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions
10 nm Technology 16 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
53 $ Release price --
Alder Lake S Architecture A9
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems iOS
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1700 Socket
2.5 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB