Intel Core i9-11900KB vs Apple A5X

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Intel Core i9-11900KB or Intel Core i9-11900KB – 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 i9-11900KB features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-11900KB, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1787 socket.
The Apple A5X features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Apple A series series.
Intel Core i 11000H Group Apple A5/A5X
11 Generation 5
Intel Core i9-11900KB Name Apple A5X
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i9 Family Apple A series
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-11900KB has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-11900KB is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Apple A5X has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Apple A5X is 1.0 GHz
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
5.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
8 CPU Cores 2
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
8x Cores 2x Cortex-A9
16 Threads 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-11900KB has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-11900KB uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU), which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Apple A5X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple A5X uses the PowerVR SGX543MP4 (4 Cores), which has 64 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
10 nm Technology 45 nm
12 Direct X 10
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
32 Execution units 8
Q2/2021 Release date Q1/2012
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU) GPU name PowerVR SGX543MP4 (4 Cores)
256 Shaders 64
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
11 Generation --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode VC-1 No
Decode / Encode JPEG No
Decode / Encode h264 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC No
Decode AV1 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 51.2 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 12.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200 Memory type LPDDR2-800
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 12.8 GB/s
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 GB
2 Memory channels 4
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
55 W TDP down None
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-11900KB 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 20.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Apple A5X is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
10 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv7-A32 (32 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions
-- Part Number APL 5498
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Q2/2021 Release date Q1/2011
583 $ Release price --
4.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
20.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
BGA 1787 Socket
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems iOS
Tiger Lake H Architecture A5