AMD A8-7600 | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD A8-7600 and the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD A8-7600 4 core processor released in Q1/2014 with the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2021. |
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AMD A (112) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
AMD A8-7000 (6) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
4 | Generation | 1 |
Kaveri (Steamroller) | Architecture | M1 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD A8-7600 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.10 GHz (3.80 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) clocks with 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD A8-7600 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.10 GHz (3.80 GHz) | A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 6x Firestorm |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 2x Icestorm |
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 A8-7600 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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 R7 - 512 (Kaveri) | GPU | Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) |
0.72 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
6 | GPU Generation | 1 |
28 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
8 | Compute units | 224 |
512 | Shader | 1792 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 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 R7 - 512 (Kaveri) | GPU | Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) |
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 |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD A8-7600, while the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD A8-7600 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
DDR3-2133 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
Max. Memory | 32 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
34.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 24.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD A8-7600 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD A8-7600 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD A8-7600 has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 28 nm. The cache of Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) is at 24.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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AMD A8-7600 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
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 |
FM2+ | Socket | -- |
AMD-V | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Operating systems | macOS | |
Q1/2014 | Release date | Q3/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD A8-7600
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD A8-7600
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD A8-7600
AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Kaveri) @ 0.72 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
Apple M1 Pro (14 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
AMD A8-7600
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD A8-7600
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD A8-7600
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD A8-7600
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD A8-7600
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD A8-7600
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD A8-7600
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD A8-7600
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD A8-7600
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD A8-7600
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD A8-7600
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
AMD A8-7600
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD A8-7600
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD A8-7600
3.10 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
9,569 CB R23 MC @ 35 W |
AMD A8-7600
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD A8-7600 | Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) |