Apple A10X Fusion | Intel Core i9-10980XE | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A10X Fusion and the Intel Core i9-10980XE and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A10X Fusion 6 core processor released in Q2/2017 with the Intel Core i9-10980XE which has 18 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2019. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Intel Core i9 (78) |
Apple A10/A10X (2) | CPU group | Intel Core i 10000X (4) |
10 | Generation | 10 |
A10 | Architecture | Cascade Lake |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple A9X | Predecessor | Intel Core i9-9980XE |
Apple A12Z Bionic | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple A10X Fusion is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.36 GHz. The processor can compute 6 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i9-10980XE clocks with 3.00 GHz (4.80 GHz), has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-10980XE |
6 | Cores | 18 |
6 | Threads | 36 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.36 GHz 3x Hurricane |
A-Core | 3.00 GHz (4.80 GHz) |
1.30 GHz 3x Zephyr |
B-Core | -- |
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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Apple A10X | GPU | no iGPU |
1.00 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7 | GPU Generation | -- |
10 nm | Technology | |
1 | Max. displays | |
48 | Compute units | -- |
384 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | 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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Apple A10X | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 3 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Apple A10X Fusion, while the Intel Core i9-10980XE supports a maximum of 256 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-10980XE |
LPDDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
3 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 93.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 24.75 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 48 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 47.3 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A10X Fusion has a TDP of 8 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i9-10980XE is 165 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-10980XE |
8 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 165 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 86 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple A10X Fusion has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Intel Core i9-10980XE is at 24.75 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-10980XE |
10 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
-- | Socket | LGA 2066 |
None | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
iOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2017 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
-- | Release price | 979 $ |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.80 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.80 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.80 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.80 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
Apple A10X @ 1.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10980XE
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 3.00 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.80 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 4.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Intel Core i9-10980XE |
Apple iPad Pro (2. Gen) Apple TV 4K |
Unknown |