AMD EPYC 7252 | Apple A6X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD EPYC 7252 and the Apple A6X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD EPYC 7252 8 core processor released in Q3/2019 with the Apple A6X which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2012. |
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AMD EPYC (129) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
AMD EPYC 7002 (24) | CPU group | Apple A6/A6X (2) |
2 | Generation | 6 |
Rome (Zen 2) | Architecture | A6 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A5X |
-- | Successor | Apple A8X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC 7252 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.10 GHz (3.20 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The Apple A6X clocks with 1.40 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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AMD EPYC 7252 | Characteristic | Apple A6X |
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.10 GHz | Frequency | 1.40 GHz |
3.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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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no iGPU | GPU | PowerVR SGX554MP4 (4 Cores) |
GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 32 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 16 |
-- | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 10 |
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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no iGPU | GPU | PowerVR SGX554MP4 (4 Cores) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the AMD EPYC 7252, while the Apple A6X supports a maximum of 1 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD EPYC 7252 | Characteristic | Apple A6X |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR2-1066 |
Max. Memory | 1 GB | |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
128 | PCIe lanes | -- |
252.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD EPYC 7252 has a TDP of 120 W. The TDP of the Apple A6X is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD EPYC 7252 | Characteristic | Apple A6X |
120 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC 7252 has 64.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Apple A6X is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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AMD EPYC 7252 | Characteristic | Apple A6X |
7 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv7-A (32 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | -- |
SP3 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | iOS |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q3/2012 |
790 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD EPYC 7252
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7252
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7252
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7252
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple A6X
PowerVR SGX554MP4 (4 Cores) @ 0.30 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7252
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC 7252 | Apple A6X |
Unknown | Apple iPad (4. Gen) |