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Apple A5X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | |
CPU comparisonApple A5X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Apple A5X has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.00 GHz. Up to 1 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Apple A5X was released in Q1/2011. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X was released in Q3/2018. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Apple A5/A5X (2) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) |
5 | Generation | 2 |
A5 | Architecture | Colfax (Zen+) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X |
Apple A6X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple A5X has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Apple A5X is 1.00 GHz while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X has 12 CPU cores and 24 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is at 3.50 GHz (4.30 GHz). |
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Apple A5X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X |
2 | Cores | 12 |
2 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
1.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.30 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.60 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Apple A5X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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PowerVR SGX543MP4 (4 Cores) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.20 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
45 nm | Technology | |
1 | Max. displays | |
8 | Compute units | -- |
64 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
10 | 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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PowerVR SGX543MP4 (4 Cores) | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple A5X can use up to 1 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 12.8 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 93.8 GB/s. |
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Apple A5X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X |
LPDDR2-800 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
1 GB | Max. Memory | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 93.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 64 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple A5X is --, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X has a TDP of 180 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Apple A5X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 180 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple A5X is manufactured in 32 nm and has 1.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is manufactured in 12 nm and has a 38.00 MB cache. |
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Apple A5X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X |
32 nm | Technology | 12 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv7-A (32 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
-- | Socket | TR4 (SP3r2) |
None | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
iOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2011 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
-- | Release price | 649 $ |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple A5X
PowerVR SGX543MP4 (4 Cores) @ 0.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A5X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X |
Apple iPad 2 (3. Gen) | Unknown |