Apple A6X | Intel Atom Z3735F | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A6X and the Intel Atom Z3735F and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A6X 2 core processor released in Q3/2012 with the Intel Atom Z3735F which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2014. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Intel Atom (108) |
Apple A6/A6X (2) | CPU group | Intel Atom Z3700 (16) |
6 | Generation | 4 |
A6 | Architecture | Bay Trail |
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 Intel Atom Z3735F clocks with 1.33 GHz (1.83 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z3735F |
2 | Cores | 4 |
2 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.40 GHz | Frequency | 1.33 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 1.83 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 1.83 GHz |
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 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.31 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.65 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 7 |
32 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 2 |
16 | Compute units | 4 |
128 | Shader | 32 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
10 | DirectX Version | 11.2 |
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 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 1 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Apple A6X, while the Intel Atom Z3735F supports a maximum of 2 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 10.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z3735F |
LPDDR2-1066 | Memory | DDR3L-1333 |
1 GB | Max. Memory | 2 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 10.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A6X has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Intel Atom Z3735F is 4 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z3735F |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 4 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 Intel Atom Z3735F is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z3735F |
32 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv7-A (32 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
-- | Socket | BGA 592 |
None | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
iOS | Operating systems | |
Q3/2012 | Release date | Q1/2014 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A6X
PowerVR SGX554MP4 (4 Cores) @ 0.30 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z3735F
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) @ 0.65 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z3735F
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z3735F
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z3735F
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z3735F
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z3735F
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A6X | Intel Atom Z3735F |
Apple iPad (4. Gen) | Unknown |