AMD EPYC 7281 | Apple A5 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD EPYC 7281 and the Apple A5 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD EPYC 7281 16 core processor released in Q3/2017 with the Apple A5 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2011. |
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AMD EPYC (129) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
AMD EPYC 7001 (12) | CPU group | Apple A5/A5X (2) |
1 | Generation | 5 |
Naples (Zen) | Architecture | A5 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Apple A6 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC 7281 is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz (2.70 GHz). The processor can compute 32 threads at the same time. The Apple A5 clocks with 1.00 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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AMD EPYC 7281 | Characteristic | Apple A5 |
16 | Cores | 2 |
32 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz | Frequency | 1.00 GHz |
2.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
2.70 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 SGX543MP2 (2 Cores) |
GPU frequency | 0.20 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 32 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 4 |
-- | Shader | 32 |
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 SGX543MP2 (2 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 7281, while the Apple A5 supports a maximum of 1 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 6.4 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD EPYC 7281 | Characteristic | Apple A5 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR2-800 |
Max. Memory | 1 GB | |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
170.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 6.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
128 | PCIe lanes | -- |
126.1 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD EPYC 7281 has a TDP of 170 W. The TDP of the Apple A5 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD EPYC 7281 | Characteristic | Apple A5 |
170 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC 7281 has 32.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Apple A5 is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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AMD EPYC 7281 | Characteristic | Apple A5 |
14 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 |
Q3/2017 | Release date | Q1/2011 |
625 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD EPYC 7281
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Apple A5
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7281
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Apple A5
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7281
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Apple A5
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7281
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Apple A5
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7281
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple A5
PowerVR SGX543MP2 (2 Cores) @ 0.20 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7281
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Apple A5
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7281
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Apple A5
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7281
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Apple A5
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC 7281 | Apple A5 |
Unknown | Apple iPhone 4S Apple iPad 2 |