AMD Phenom X4 9600 | Apple A9 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Phenom X4 9600 and the Apple A9 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Phenom X4 9600 4 core processor released in Q4/2007 with the Apple A9 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2015. |
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AMD Phenom (1) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
AMD Phenom X4 (1) | CPU group | Apple A9/A9X (2) |
0 | Generation | 9 |
Agena | Architecture | A9 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A8 |
-- | Successor | Apple A10 Fusion |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Phenom X4 9600 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.30 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Apple A9 clocks with 1.85 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Phenom X4 9600 | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.30 GHz | Frequency | 1.85 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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 | Apple A9 |
GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 6 |
Technology | 16 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 24 |
-- | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | 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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no iGPU | GPU | Apple A9 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 0 memory channels is supported by the AMD Phenom X4 9600, while the Apple A9 supports a maximum of 2 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Phenom X4 9600 | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
DDR2 | Memory | LPDDR4-3200 |
Max. Memory | 2 GB | |
0 | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
-- | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
0.50 MB | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Phenom X4 9600 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP of the Apple A9 is 5 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Phenom X4 9600 | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Phenom X4 9600 has 2.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 65 nm. The cache of Apple A9 is at 7.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 16 nm. |
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AMD Phenom X4 9600 | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
65 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
AM2+ | Socket | -- |
AMD-V | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | iOS |
Q4/2007 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Phenom X4 9600
4C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
AMD Phenom X4 9600
4C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
AMD Phenom X4 9600
4C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
AMD Phenom X4 9600
4C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
AMD Phenom X4 9600
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple A9
Apple A9 @ 0.65 GHz |
AMD Phenom X4 9600
4C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
AMD Phenom X4 9600
4C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Phenom X4 9600 | Apple A9 |
Unknown | Apple iPhone 6s Apple iPhone SE (1. Gen) |