Apple A8 | Intel Core i9-13900KS | |
CPU comparisonApple A8 or Intel Core i9-13900KS - 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 A8 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.50 GHz. Up to 1 GB of memory is supported in 1 memory channels. The Apple A8 was released in Q3/2014. The Intel Core i9-13900KS has 24 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 6.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 192 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-13900KS was released in Q1/2023. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Intel Core i9 (78) |
Apple A8/A8X (2) | CPU group | Intel Core i 13000 (17) |
8 | Generation | 13 |
A8 | Architecture | Raptor Lake S |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple A7 | Predecessor | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
Apple A9 | Successor | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple A8 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.50 GHz. The Intel Core i9-13900KS has 24 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz (6.00 GHz). |
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Apple A8 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-13900KS |
2 | Cores | 24 |
2 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
1.50 GHz 2x Typhoon |
A-Core | 3.20 GHz (6.00 GHz) 8x Raptor Cove |
-- | B-Core | 2.40 GHz (4.30 GHz) 16x Gracemont |
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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Apple A8 | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
0.53 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.65 GHz |
5 | GPU Generation | 11 |
20 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 3 |
16 | Compute units | 32 |
128 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
-- | 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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Apple A8 | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple A8 supports a maximum of 1 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-13900KS can connect up to 192 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Apple A8 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-13900KS |
LPDDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 |
1 GB | Max. Memory | 192 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | 32.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 36.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 5.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Apple A8 has a TDP of 5 W, that of the Intel Core i9-13900KS is 150 W. |
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Apple A8 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-13900KS |
5 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 150 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 253 W |
-- | TDP up | 320 W |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple A8 has a 5.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i9-13900KS cache has a total of 68.00 MB. |
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Apple A8 | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-13900KS |
20 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
-- | Socket | LGA 1700 |
None | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
iOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
-- | Release price | 699 $ |
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Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 5.60 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 5.60 GHz |
Apple A8
Apple A8 @ 0.53 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900KS
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.65 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 5.60 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 5.60 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 5.60 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900KS
24C 32T @ 5.60 GHz |
Apple A8
1.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900KS
40,837 CB R23 MC @ 257 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A8 | Intel Core i9-13900KS |
Apple iPhone 6 Apple iPhone 6 Plus Apple iPad Mini 4 Apple TV HD Apple HomePod Apple iPod touch (6. Gen) |
Unknown |