Apple A6X | Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A6X and the Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A6X 2 core processor released in Q3/2012 with the Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2021. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Apple A6/A6X (2) | CPU group | Apple A15 (2) |
6 | Generation | 15 |
A6 | Architecture | A15 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
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 Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) clocks with 3.23 GHz, has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) |
2 | Cores | 6 |
2 | Threads | 6 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.40 GHz 2x Swift |
A-Core | 3.23 GHz 2x Avalanche |
-- | B-Core | 2.02 GHz 4x Blizzard |
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 A6X | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 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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PowerVR SGX554MP4 (4 Cores) | GPU | Apple A15 (4 GPU Cores) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.34 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 12 |
32 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 3 |
16 | Compute units | 16 |
128 | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
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 SGX554MP4 (4 Cores) | GPU | Apple A15 (4 GPU Cores) |
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 |
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 Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) supports a maximum of 6 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) |
LPDDR2-1066 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
1 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A6X has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) is 7.25 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7.25 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple A6X has 1.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) is at 48.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) |
32 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv7-A (32 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
iOS | Operating systems | iOS |
Q3/2012 | Release date | Q3/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A6X
PowerVR SGX554MP4 (4 Cores) @ 0.30 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
Apple A15 (4 GPU Cores) @ 1.34 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A6X | Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) |
Apple iPad (4. Gen) | Apple iPhone 13 mini Apple iPhone 13 |