Apple A10X Fusion | MediaTek Kompanio 520 (MT8186) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A10X Fusion and the MediaTek Kompanio 520 (MT8186) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A10X Fusion 6 core processor released in Q2/2017 with the MediaTek Kompanio 520 (MT8186) which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2022. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Mediatek Kompanio (9) |
Apple A10/A10X (2) | CPU group | MediaTek Kompanio 52x/800 (4) |
10 | Generation | 2 |
A10 | Architecture | Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple A9X | Predecessor | -- |
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 MediaTek Kompanio 520 (MT8186) clocks with 0.77 GHz (2.05 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Characteristic | MediaTek Kompanio 520 (MT8186) |
6 | Cores | 8 |
6 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.36 GHz 3x Hurricane |
A-Core | 0.77 GHz (2.05 GHz) 2x Cortex-A76 |
1.30 GHz 3x Zephyr |
B-Core | 0.50 GHz (2.00 GHz) 6x Cortex-A55 |
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 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 |
1.00 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.01 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7 | GPU Generation | Bifrost 2 |
10 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 2 |
48 | Compute units | 2 |
384 | Shader | 32 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 3 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Apple A10X Fusion, while the MediaTek Kompanio 520 (MT8186) supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Characteristic | MediaTek Kompanio 520 (MT8186) |
LPDDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-3733 |
3 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 14.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A10X Fusion has a TDP of 8 W. The TDP of the MediaTek Kompanio 520 (MT8186) is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Characteristic | MediaTek Kompanio 520 (MT8186) |
8 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple A10X Fusion has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of MediaTek Kompanio 520 (MT8186) is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Characteristic | MediaTek Kompanio 520 (MT8186) |
10 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
iOS | Operating systems | Android |
Q2/2017 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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MediaTek Kompanio 520 (MT8186)
8C 8T @ 2.05 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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MediaTek Kompanio 520 (MT8186)
8C 8T @ 2.05 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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MediaTek Kompanio 520 (MT8186)
8C 8T @ 2.05 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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MediaTek Kompanio 520 (MT8186)
8C 8T @ 2.05 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
Apple A10X @ 1.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Kompanio 520 (MT8186)
ARM Mali-G52 MP2 @ 0.01 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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MediaTek Kompanio 520 (MT8186)
8C 8T @ 0.77 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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MediaTek Kompanio 520 (MT8186)
8C 8T @ 0.77 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A10X Fusion | MediaTek Kompanio 520 (MT8186) |
Apple iPad Pro (2. Gen) Apple TV 4K |
Lenovo Chromebook IdeaPad Slim 3 |