AMD A6-9220 | Apple M1 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD A6-9220 and the Apple M1 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD A6-9220 2 core processor released in Q2/2017 with the Apple M1 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2020. |
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AMD A (112) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
AMD A6-9000 (4) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
6 | Generation | 1 |
Stoney Ridge (Excavator) | Architecture | M1 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Apple M2 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD A6-9220 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (2.90 GHz). The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The Apple M1 clocks with 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD A6-9220 | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
2 | Cores | 8 |
2 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.50 GHz (2.90 GHz) | A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 4x Firestorm |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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AMD A6-9220 | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge) | GPU | Apple M1 (8 Core) |
0.66 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
7 | GPU Generation | 1 |
28 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
3 | Compute units | 128 |
192 | Shader | 1024 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA 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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AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge) | GPU | Apple M1 (8 Core) |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 8 GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the AMD A6-9220, while the Apple M1 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD A6-9220 | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
DDR4-2133 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
8 | PCIe lanes | -- |
7.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD A6-9220 has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Apple M1 is 18 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD A6-9220 | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 18 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 20 W |
10 W | TDP down | 10 W |
90 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD A6-9220 has 2.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 28 nm. The cache of Apple M1 is at 16.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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AMD A6-9220 | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
28 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
FP4 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Operating systems | macOS | |
Q2/2017 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD A6-9220
AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge) @ 0.66 GHz |
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Apple M1
Apple M1 (8 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
7,759 CB R23 MC @ 18 W |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD A6-9220 | Apple M1 |
Unknown | Apple iMac 24 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (L2020) Apple MacBook Air (2020) Apple Mac mini (2020) Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021) Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Apple iPad Air (2022) |