Apple A10X Fusion | MediaTek MT6738 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A10X Fusion and the MediaTek MT6738 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 MT6738 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2016. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Mediatek MT-Serie (72) |
Apple A10/A10X (2) | CPU group | MediaTek MT67xx (17) |
10 | Generation | 1 |
A10 | Architecture | Cortex-A53 |
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 MT6738 clocks with 1.50 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Characteristic | MediaTek MT6738 |
6 | Cores | 4 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.36 GHz 3x Hurricane |
A-Core | 1.50 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
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 | ARM Mali-T860 MP2 |
1.00 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.35 GHz |
7 | GPU Generation | Midgard 4 |
10 nm | Technology | 28nm |
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 | 11 |
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-T860 MP2 |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
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 MT6738 supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 5.3 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Characteristic | MediaTek MT6738 |
LPDDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR3-667 |
3 GB | Max. Memory | 4 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 5.3 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 MT6738 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 MT6738 |
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 MT6738 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Characteristic | MediaTek MT6738 |
10 nm | Technology | 28 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 | Q2/2016 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6738
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6738
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
Apple A10X @ 1.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6738
ARM Mali-T860 MP2 @ 0.35 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6738
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6738
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6738
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6738
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6738
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A10X Fusion | MediaTek MT6738 |
Apple iPad Pro (2. Gen) Apple TV 4K |
Unknown |