Apple A6X | AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A6X and the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A6X 2 core processor released in Q3/2012 with the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2018. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | AMD Ryzen Embedded V (16) |
Apple A6/A6X (2) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000 (7) |
6 | Generation | 1 |
A6 | Architecture | Great Horned Owl (Zen) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple A5X | Predecessor | -- |
Apple A8X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple A6X is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.40 GHz. The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B clocks with 2.30 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B |
2 | Cores | 2 |
2 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.40 GHz | Frequency | 2.30 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.20 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.30 GHz |
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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PowerVR SGX554MP4 (4 Cores) | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.00 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 8 |
32 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 3 |
16 | Compute units | 3 |
128 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
10 | 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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PowerVR SGX554MP4 (4 Cores) | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 1 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Apple A6X, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B |
LPDDR2-1066 | Memory | DDR4-2400 |
1 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 16 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A6X has a TDP of --. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B is 15 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 25 W |
-- | TDP down | 12 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 105 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple A6X has 1.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B |
32 nm | Technology | 14 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 | FP5 |
None | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
iOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2012 | Release date | Q1/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A6X
PowerVR SGX554MP4 (4 Cores) @ 0.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B
AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge) @ 1.00 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A6X | AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B |
Apple iPad (4. Gen) | Unknown |