Apple A7 | Qualcomm QCM6490 | |
CPU comparisonApple A7 or Qualcomm QCM6490 - 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 Qualcomm QCM6490 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.71 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm QCM6490 was released in Q4/2021. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
Apple A7 (1) | CPU group | Qualcomm QCM6490 (1) |
7 | Generation | 9 |
A7 | Architecture | Kryo 670 |
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 Qualcomm QCM6490 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.71 GHz. |
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Apple A7 | Characteristic | Qualcomm QCM6490 |
2 | Cores | 8 |
2 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.40 GHz 2x Cyclone |
A-Core | 2.71 GHz 1x Cortex-A78 |
-- | B-Core | 2.40 GHz 3x Cortex-A78 |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Apple A7 | Characteristic | Qualcomm QCM6490 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
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 | Qualcomm Adreno 643L |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.81 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.81 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
28 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 1 |
16 | Compute units | -- |
128 | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
10 | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
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 | Qualcomm Adreno 643L |
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 |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple A7 supports a maximum of 1 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The Qualcomm QCM6490 can connect up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Apple A7 | Characteristic | Qualcomm QCM6490 |
LPDDR3-1333 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR4X-4266 |
1 GB | Max. Memory | |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 44.0 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 Qualcomm QCM6490 is --. |
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Apple A7 | Characteristic | Qualcomm QCM6490 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple A7 has a 5.00 MB cache, while the Qualcomm QCM6490 cache has a total of 0.00 MB. |
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Apple A7 | Characteristic | Qualcomm QCM6490 |
28 nm | Technology | 6 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 | Q4/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
Apple A7
PowerVR G6430 @ 0.45 GHz |
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Qualcomm QCM6490
Qualcomm Adreno 643L @ 0.81 GHz |
Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm QCM6490
8C 8T @ 2.71 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A7 | Qualcomm QCM6490 |
Apple iPhone 6 Apple iPhone 6 Plus Apple iPad Mini 4 Apple TV HD Apple HomePod Apple iPod touch (6. Gen) |
Fairphone 5 |