AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Apple A6X | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X or Apple A6X - 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 Threadripper 3970X has 32 cores with 64 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 2048 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X was released in Q4/2019. The Apple A6X has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 1 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Apple A6X was released in Q3/2012. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | Apple A6/A6X (2) |
3 | Generation | 6 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | A6 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Predecessor | Apple A5X |
-- | Successor | Apple A8X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is a 32 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.70 GHz (4.50 GHz). The Apple A6X has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.40 GHz. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Characteristic | Apple A6X |
32 | Cores | 2 |
64 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.70 GHz | Frequency | 1.40 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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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 & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X supports a maximum of 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Apple A6X can connect up to 1 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Characteristic | Apple A6X |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR2-1066 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 1 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
64 | PCIe lanes | -- |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has a TDP of 280 W, that of the Apple A6X is --. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Characteristic | Apple A6X |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has a 144.00 MB cache, while the Apple A6X cache has a total of 1.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | 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 | -- |
TRX4 (sTRX4) | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | iOS |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q3/2012 |
1969 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple A6X
PowerVR SGX554MP4 (4 Cores) @ 0.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Apple A6X |
Unknown | Apple iPad (4. Gen) |