Apple A7 | Samsung Exynos 8890 | |
CPU comparisonApple A7 or Samsung Exynos 8890 - 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 Samsung Exynos 8890 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 0 memory channels. The Samsung Exynos 8890 was released in Q1/2016. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Samsung Exynos (46) |
Apple A7 (1) | CPU group | Samsung Exynos 8890 (1) |
7 | Generation | 2 |
A7 | Architecture | Exynos M1 / Cortex-A53 |
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 Samsung Exynos 8890 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.60 GHz. |
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Apple A7 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 8890 |
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 | 2.60 GHz 4x Exynos M1 (Mangoos) |
-- | B-Core | 1.60 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
Internal GraphicsThe 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-T880 MP12 |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.65 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | Midgard 4 |
28 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
16 | Compute units | 12 |
128 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
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 G6430 | GPU | ARM Mali-T880 MP12 |
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 | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple A7 supports a maximum of 1 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The Samsung Exynos 8890 can connect up to GB of memory in 0 memory channels. |
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Apple A7 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 8890 |
LPDDR3-1333 | Memory | LPDDR4-1866 |
1 GB | Max. Memory | |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 0 |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
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 Samsung Exynos 8890 is --. |
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Apple A7 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 8890 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple A7 has a 5.00 MB cache, while the Samsung Exynos 8890 cache has a total of 2.00 MB. |
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Apple A7 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 8890 |
28 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
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 | Q1/2016 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Apple A7
PowerVR G6430 @ 0.45 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
ARM Mali-T880 MP12 @ 0.65 GHz |
Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 8890
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A7 | Samsung Exynos 8890 |
Apple iPhone 6 Apple iPhone 6 Plus Apple iPad Mini 4 Apple TV HD Apple HomePod Apple iPod touch (6. Gen) |
Unknown |