Apple A6X | Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A6X and the Apple M1 Max (24-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 M1 Max (24-GPU) which has 10 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2021. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Apple A6/A6X (2) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
6 | Generation | 1 |
A6 | Architecture | M1 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple A5X | Predecessor | -- |
Apple A8X | Successor | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
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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 M1 Max (24-GPU) clocks with 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 10 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) |
2 | Cores | 10 |
2 | Threads | 10 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.40 GHz 2x Swift |
A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 8x Firestorm |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 2x Icestorm |
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 A6X | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 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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PowerVR SGX554MP4 (4 Cores) | GPU | Apple M1 Max (24 Core) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 1 |
32 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 5 |
16 | Compute units | 384 |
128 | Shader | 3072 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 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 M1 Max (24 Core) |
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 |
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 M1 Max (24-GPU) supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 409.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) |
LPDDR2-1066 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
1 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | 28.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A6X has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) is 45 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 M1 Max (24-GPU) |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 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 M1 Max (24-GPU) is at 28.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) |
32 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv7-A (32 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
iOS | Operating systems | macOS |
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 M1 Max (24-GPU)
Apple M1 Max (24 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A6X
1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
12,402 CB R23 MC @ 45 W |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
10C 10T @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A6X | Apple M1 Max (24-GPU) |
Apple iPad (4. Gen) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) |