Intel Core i7-2670QM vs Apple A6X

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Intel Core i7-2670QM or Intel Core i7-2670QM – 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 Core i7-2670QM features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2670QM, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
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.
2 Generation 6
Intel Core i7-2670QM Name Apple A6X
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 2000M Group Apple A6/A6X
Intel Core i7 Family Apple A series
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-2670QM has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2670QM is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
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
normal Core architecture normal
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x Swift
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
2.2 GHz Frequency 1.4 GHz
8 Threads 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-2670QM has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2670QM uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units 16
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2012
10.1 Direct X 10
32 nm Technology 32 nm
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
96 Shaders 128
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name PowerVR SGX554MP4 (4 Cores)
6 Generation --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 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 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.
2 Memory channels 4
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 17.1 GB/s
32.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 GB
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type LPDDR2-1066
Yes AES-NI No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-2670QM is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Apple A6X is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization None
PGA 988 Socket
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems iOS
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions
Q4/2011 Release date Q3/2012
280 $ Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv7-A32 (32 bit)
32 nm Technology 32 nm
Sandy Bridge H Architecture A6
-- Part Number APL 0598
6.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB