Apple A6X | Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A6X and the Apple M1 Ultra (64-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 Ultra (64-GPU) which has 20 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2022. |
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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 Ultra (76-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 Ultra (64-GPU) clocks with 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) |
2 | Cores | 20 |
2 | Threads | 20 |
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) 16x Firestorm |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
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 M1 Ultra (64-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 32 Neural cores @ 22 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 M1 Ultra (64 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 | 1024 |
128 | Shader | 8192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 64 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 Ultra (64 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 Ultra (64-GPU) supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 819.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) |
LPDDR2-1066 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
1 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 819.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | 52.00 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 Ultra (64-GPU) is 60 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 Ultra (64-GPU) |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 60 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 120 W |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple A6X has 1.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) is at 52.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | Apple M1 Ultra (64-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 | Q1/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A6X
PowerVR SGX554MP4 (4 Cores) @ 0.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
Apple M1 Ultra (64 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A6X | Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) |
Apple iPad (4. Gen) | Apple Mac Studio (2022) |