Apple A6X | Samsung Exynos 8895 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A6X and the Samsung Exynos 8895 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A6X 2 core processor released in Q3/2012 with the Samsung Exynos 8895 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2017. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Samsung Exynos (47) |
Apple A6/A6X (2) | CPU group | Samsung Exynos 8895 (1) |
6 | Generation | 2 |
A6 | Architecture | Exynos M2 / 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 Samsung Exynos 8895 clocks with 2.30 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 8895 |
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 Exynos M2 (Mongoose) |
-- | B-Core | 1.70 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
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 | ARM Mali-G71 MP20 |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.90 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.90 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | Bifrost 1 |
32 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 2 |
16 | Compute units | 20 |
128 | Shader | 320 |
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 MP20 |
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 Samsung Exynos 8895 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 8895 |
LPDDR2-1066 | Memory | LPDDR4-1866 |
1 GB | Max. Memory | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 0 |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A6X has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Samsung Exynos 8895 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 8895 |
-- | 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 Samsung Exynos 8895 is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Apple A6X | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 8895 |
32 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
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 | Q2/2017 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A6X
PowerVR SGX554MP4 (4 Cores) @ 0.30 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8895
ARM Mali-G71 MP20 @ 0.90 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8895
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8895
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8895
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8895
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8895
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8895
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A6X | Samsung Exynos 8895 |
Apple iPad (4. Gen) | Unknown |