AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Apple A12X Bionic | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Apple A12X Bionic - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X was released in Q3/2019. The Apple A12X Bionic has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.49 GHz. The CPU supports up to 6 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple A12X Bionic was released in Q3/2018. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 (67) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
AMD Ryzen 3000 (15) | CPU group | Apple A12/A12X/A12Z (3) |
3 | Generation | 12 |
Matisse (Zen 2) | Architecture | A12 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Predecessor | Apple A10X Fusion |
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is 3.60 GHz (4.40 GHz) while the Apple A12X Bionic has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple A12X Bionic is at 2.49 GHz. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
8 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.60 GHz (4.40 GHz) | A-Core | 2.49 GHz 4x Vortex |
-- | B-Core | 1.59 GHz 4x Tempest |
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 Ryzen 7 3700X | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 8 Neural cores @ 5 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Apple A12X Bionic has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Apple A12X |
GPU frequency | 1.13 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 9 |
Technology | 7 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 28 |
-- | Shader | 448 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 6 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 A12X |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 7 3700X can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The Apple A12X Bionic supports up to 6 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 68.2 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is 65 W, while the Apple A12X Bionic has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is manufactured in 7 nm and has 36.00 MB cache. The Apple A12X Bionic is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
7 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | -- |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | iOS |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
330 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
Apple A12X @ 1.13 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Apple A12X Bionic |
One Gaming PC Ryzen 7 3700X HP Pavilion TP01-0007ng silber (8BS43EA#ABD) HP Omen PC Obelisk 875-0255ng (8FH42EA#ABD) |
Apple iPad Pro 2018 |