Apple A6X | MediaTek Helio P30 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A6X and the MediaTek Helio P30 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A6X 2 core processor released in Q3/2012 with the MediaTek Helio P30 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2017. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Mediatek Helio (37) |
Apple A6/A6X (2) | CPU group | MediaTek Helio P20/P30 (4) |
6 | Generation | 2 |
A6 | Architecture | Cortex-A53 |
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 MediaTek Helio P30 clocks with 2.30 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio P30 |
2 | Cores | 8 |
2 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.40 GHz 2x Swift |
A-Core | 2.30 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
-- | B-Core | 1.65 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
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 | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.95 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.95 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | Bifrost 1 |
32 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 1 |
16 | Compute units | 2 |
128 | Shader | 32 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
10 | DirectX Version | 11 |
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 | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
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 MediaTek Helio P30 supports a maximum of 6 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio P30 |
LPDDR2-1066 | Memory | LPDDR4X-1600 |
1 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A6X has a TDP of --. The TDP of the MediaTek Helio P30 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio P30 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | 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 MediaTek Helio P30 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 16 nm. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio P30 |
32 nm | Technology | 16 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 | Android |
Q3/2012 | Release date | Q3/2017 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A6X
PowerVR SGX554MP4 (4 Cores) @ 0.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio P30
ARM Mali-G71 MP2 @ 0.95 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A6X | MediaTek Helio P30 |
Apple iPad (4. Gen) | Unknown |