Apple A10X Fusion | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A10X Fusion and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A10X Fusion 6 core processor released in Q2/2017 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2019. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Apple A10/A10X (2) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675/678 (2) |
10 | Generation | 7 |
A10 | Architecture | Kryo 460 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple A9X | Predecessor | -- |
Apple A12Z Bionic | Successor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 |
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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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 clocks with 2.00 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 |
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 | 2.00 GHz 2x Kryo 460 Gold |
1.30 GHz 3x Zephyr |
B-Core | 1.70 GHz 6x Kryo 460 Silver |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 685 @ 3 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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 | Qualcomm Adreno 612 |
1.00 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.85 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.85 GHz |
7 | GPU Generation | 6 |
10 nm | Technology | 11 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 0 |
48 | Compute units | -- |
384 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
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 | Qualcomm Adreno 612 |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 |
LPDDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-3733 |
3 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 11 nm. |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 |
10 nm | Technology | 11 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 | Q1/2019 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
Apple A10X @ 1.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
Qualcomm Adreno 612 @ 0.85 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 |
Apple iPad Pro (2. Gen) Apple TV 4K |
Unknown |