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Apple A7 | MediaTek Helio G90T | |
CPU comparisonApple A7 or MediaTek Helio G90T - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Apple A7 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.40 GHz. Up to 1 GB of memory is supported in 1 memory channels. The Apple A7 was released in Q3/2013. The MediaTek Helio G90T has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.05 GHz. The CPU supports up to 10 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek Helio G90T was released in Q3/2019. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Mediatek Helio (37) |
Apple A7 (1) | CPU group | MediaTek Helio G90 (4) |
7 | Generation | 1 |
A7 | Architecture | Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple A6 | Predecessor | -- |
Apple A8 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple A7 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.40 GHz. The MediaTek Helio G90T has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.05 GHz. |
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Apple A7 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio G90T |
2 | Cores | 8 |
2 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.40 GHz 2x Cyclone |
A-Core | 2.05 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
-- | B-Core | 2.00 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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PowerVR G6430 | GPU | ARM Mali-G76 MP4 |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | Bifrost 3 |
28 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
16 | Compute units | 4 |
128 | Shader | 64 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
10 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 G6430 | GPU | ARM Mali-G76 MP4 |
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 / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple A7 supports a maximum of 1 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The MediaTek Helio G90T can connect up to 10 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Apple A7 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio G90T |
LPDDR3-1333 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
1 GB | Max. Memory | 10 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Apple A7 has a TDP of --, that of the MediaTek Helio G90T is --. |
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Apple A7 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio G90T |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple A7 has a 5.00 MB cache, while the MediaTek Helio G90T cache has a total of 0.00 MB. |
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Apple A7 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio G90T |
28 nm | Technology | 12 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
iOS | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2013 | Release date | Q3/2019 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G90T
8C 8T @ 2.05 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G90T
8C 8T @ 2.05 GHz |
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Apple A7
PowerVR G6430 @ 0.45 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G90T
ARM Mali-G76 MP4 @ 0.80 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G90T
8C 8T @ 2.05 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G90T
8C 8T @ 2.05 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G90T
8C 8T @ 2.05 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G90T
8C 8T @ 2.05 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G90T
8C 8T @ 2.05 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A7 | MediaTek Helio G90T |
Apple iPhone 6 Apple iPhone 6 Plus Apple iPad Mini 4 Apple TV HD Apple HomePod Apple iPod touch (6. Gen) |
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