AMD Opteron X3418 | Apple A17 Pro | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Opteron X3418 and the Apple A17 Pro and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Opteron X3418 4 core processor released in Q2/2015 with the Apple A17 Pro which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2023. |
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AMD Opteron (4) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
AMD Opteron X3000 (3) | CPU group | Apple A17 (1) |
0 | Generation | 17 |
Toronto (Excavator) | Architecture | A17 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A16 Bionic |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Opteron X3418 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.80 GHz (3.20 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Apple A17 Pro clocks with 3.78 GHz, has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Opteron X3418 | Characteristic | Apple A17 Pro |
4 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 6 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.80 GHz (3.20 GHz) | A-Core | 3.78 GHz |
-- | B-Core | 2.11 GHz |
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 Opteron X3418 | Characteristic | Apple A17 Pro |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 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 - 384 (Toronto) | GPU | Apple A17 Pro (6 GPU Cores) |
0.80 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
0 | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 3 nm | |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
6 | Compute units | 24 |
384 | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 6 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 - 384 (Toronto) | GPU | Apple A17 Pro (6 GPU Cores) |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Opteron X3418, while the Apple A17 Pro supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Opteron X3418 | Characteristic | Apple A17 Pro |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
Max. Memory | 8 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 20.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 24.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
8 | PCIe lanes | -- |
7.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Opteron X3418 has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Apple A17 Pro is 11 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Opteron X3418 | Characteristic | Apple A17 Pro |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 11 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
35 W | TDP up | -- |
12 W | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Opteron X3418 has 2.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 28 nm. The cache of Apple A17 Pro is at 44.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 3 nm. |
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AMD Opteron X3418 | Characteristic | Apple A17 Pro |
28 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.6-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | -- |
FP4 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, AMD-Vt | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | iOS |
Q2/2015 | Release date | Q3/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Opteron X3418
AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Toronto) @ 0.80 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
Apple A17 Pro (6 GPU Cores) @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Opteron X3418
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
AMD Opteron X3418
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
AMD Opteron X3418
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
AMD Opteron X3418
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
AMD Opteron X3418
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
AMD Opteron X3418
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
AMD Opteron X3418
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Opteron X3418 | Apple A17 Pro |
Unknown | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |