AMD A8-5550M | Apple A12X Bionic | |
CPU comparisonAMD A8-5550M or Apple A12X Bionic - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD A8-5550M has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.10 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD A8-5550M was released in Q2/2013. The Apple A12X Bionic has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.49 GHz. The CPU supports up to 6 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple A12X Bionic was released in Q3/2018. |
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AMD A (112) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
AMD A8-5000M (3) | CPU group | Apple A12/A12X/A12Z (3) |
3 | Generation | 12 |
Richland (Piledriver) | Architecture | A12 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A10X Fusion |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD A8-5550M is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.10 GHz (3.10 GHz). The Apple A12X Bionic has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.49 GHz. |
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AMD A8-5550M | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.10 GHz (3.10 GHz) | A-Core | 2.49 GHz 4x Vortex |
-- | B-Core | 1.59 GHz 4x Tempest |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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AMD A8-5550M | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 8 Neural cores @ 5 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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AMD Radeon HD 8550G | GPU | Apple A12X |
0.52 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.13 GHz |
0.72 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | 9 |
32 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 1 |
4 | Compute units | 28 |
256 | Shader | 448 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
11 | 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 HD 8550G | GPU | Apple A12X |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD A8-5550M supports a maximum of GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple A12X Bionic can connect up to 6 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD A8-5550M | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
Max. Memory | 6 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD A8-5550M has a TDP of 35 W, that of the Apple A12X Bionic is 15 W. |
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AMD A8-5550M | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD A8-5550M has a 4.00 MB cache, while the Apple A12X Bionic cache has a total of 8.00 MB. |
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AMD A8-5550M | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
32 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | -- |
FS1r2 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Operating systems | iOS | |
Q2/2013 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD A8-5550M
AMD Radeon HD 8550G @ 0.72 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
Apple A12X @ 1.13 GHz |
AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD A8-5550M | Apple A12X Bionic |
Unknown | Apple iPad Pro 2018 |