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Apple A10X Fusion | Samsung Exynos 990 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A10X Fusion and the Samsung Exynos 990 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A10X Fusion 6 core processor released in Q2/2017 with the Samsung Exynos 990 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2020. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Samsung Exynos (47) |
Apple A10/A10X (2) | CPU group | Samsung Exynos 990 (1) |
10 | Generation | 4 |
A10 | Architecture | Exynos M5/Cortex-A76/-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 Samsung Exynos 990 clocks with 2.73 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
6 | Cores | 8 |
6 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.36 GHz 3x Hurricane |
A-Core | 2.73 GHz 2x Exynos M5 |
1.30 GHz 3x Zephyr |
B-Core | 2.50 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
-- | C-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
-- | AI hardware | Samsung AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | 2 NPU cores @ 15 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
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-G77 MP11 |
1.00 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 1 |
10 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 1 |
48 | Compute units | 11 |
384 | Shader | 176 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | 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-G77 MP11 |
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 | Decode |
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 Samsung Exynos 990 supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled. |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
LPDDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-2750 |
3 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 1.50 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A10X Fusion has a TDP of 8 W. The TDP of the Samsung Exynos 990 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 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
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 Samsung Exynos 990 is at 3.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
10 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
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 | Q1/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
Apple A10X @ 1.00 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
ARM Mali-G77 MP11 @ 0.80 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A10X Fusion | Samsung Exynos 990 |
Apple iPad Pro (2. Gen) Apple TV 4K |
Samsung Galaxy S20 Samsung Galaxy S20+ Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |