Apple A10 Fusion vs Apple A8

The Apple A10 Fusion was developed as a system-on-a-chip for mobile devices and is aimed at users who expect solid efficiency in everyday tasks.

Manufactured using a 10-nanometer process, the Apple A10 Fusion uses an architecture that focuses on optimized computing cores. With a memory bandwidth of 26 GB/s as well as a Level 2 cache of 3 MB and a Level 3 cache of 4 MB, it provides a stable foundation for mobile applications.

The integrated Apple A10 graphics unit ensures smooth rendering in games as it benefits from the higher bandwidth. In common benchmarks, the Apple A10 Fusion achieves significantly higher results in both single-core and multi-core performance than the comparison model. This makes the processor the better choice for users who value responsive operation and occasional gaming.

In contrast, the Apple A8 is based on a 20-nanometer manufacturing process and was intended for an older generation of mobile devices.

With a maximum memory bandwidth of 13 GB/s, a Level 2 cache of 1 MB and a Level 3 cache of 4 MB, its technical specifications are more limited. The integrated Apple A8 graphics unit delivers lower performance in graphically demanding scenarios, which limits its suitability for modern games.

When analyzing single-core and multi-core performance, there is a clear gap compared to the Apple A10 Fusion, leading to longer processing times. Energy efficiency is less optimized due to the older manufacturing process. The Apple A8 is therefore primarily recommended for basic functions such as simple communication or web browsing in inexpensive older devices, while the Apple A10 Fusion represents the more versatile package.