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AMD A6-9220 | Apple M1 (7-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD A6-9220 and the Apple M1 (7-GPU) 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 (7-GPU) 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 | -- |
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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 (7-GPU) 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 (7-GPU) |
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 (7-GPU) |
-- | 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 (7 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 | 112 |
192 | Shader | 896 |
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 (7 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 (7-GPU) 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 (7-GPU) |
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 (7-GPU) 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 (7-GPU) |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 18 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 25 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 (7-GPU) is at 16.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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AMD A6-9220 | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
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 (7-GPU)
Apple M1 (7 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A6-9220
2.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
7,759 CB R23 MC @ 18 W |
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AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD A6-9220 | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
Unknown | Unknown |