Apple A6X | Intel Core i3-1220P | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A6X and the Intel Core i3-1220P and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A6X 2 core processor released in Q3/2012 with the Intel Core i3-1220P which has 10 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2022. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Intel Core i3 (205) |
Apple A6/A6X (2) | CPU group | Intel Core i 1200P/1200U (21) |
6 | Generation | 12 |
A6 | Architecture | Alder Lake U |
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 Core i3-1220P clocks with 1.50 GHz (4.40 GHz), has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-1220P |
2 | Cores | 10 |
2 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.40 GHz 2x Swift |
A-Core | 1.50 GHz (4.40 GHz) 2x Golden Cove |
-- | B-Core | 1.10 GHz (3.30 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
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 Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.10 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 13 |
32 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 4 |
16 | Compute units | 64 |
128 | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
10 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
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 Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake) |
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 | Decode |
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 Intel Core i3-1220P supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-1220P |
LPDDR2-1066 | Memory | LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
1 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | 6.50 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 12.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 28 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 55.1 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A6X has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Intel Core i3-1220P is 28 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 Core i3-1220P |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 28 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 64 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple A6X has 1.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Intel Core i3-1220P is at 18.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-1220P |
32 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv7-A (32 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
-- | Socket | BGA 1744 |
None | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
iOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
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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Intel Core i3-1220P
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake) @ 1.10 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1220P
10C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1220P
10C 12T @ 2.70 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1220P
10C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1220P
10C 12T @ 2.70 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1220P
10C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1220P
10C 12T @ 2.70 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-1220P
10C 12T @ 2.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A6X | Intel Core i3-1220P |
Apple iPad (4. Gen) | Unknown |