Apple A8 | Samsung Exynos 2200 | |
CPU comparisonApple A8 or Samsung Exynos 2200 - 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 Samsung Exynos 2200 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 12 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Samsung Exynos 2200 was released in Q1/2022. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Samsung Exynos (47) |
Apple A8/A8X (2) | CPU group | Samsung Exynos 2200 (1) |
8 | Generation | 6 |
A8 | Architecture | Cortex-X2/-A710/-A510 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple A7 | Predecessor | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
Apple A9 | Successor | -- |
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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 Samsung Exynos 2200 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.80 GHz. |
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Apple A8 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
2 | Cores | 8 |
2 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.50 GHz 2x Typhoon |
A-Core | 2.80 GHz 1x Cortex-X2 |
-- | B-Core | 2.52 GHz 3x Cortex-A710 |
-- | C-Core | 1.82 GHz 4x Cortex-A510 |
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 | Samsung Xclipse 920 |
0.53 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.30 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
5 | GPU Generation | 1 |
20 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 0 |
16 | Compute units | 24 |
128 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 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 | Samsung Xclipse 920 |
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 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple A8 supports a maximum of 1 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The Samsung Exynos 2200 can connect up to 12 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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Apple A8 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
LPDDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
1 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 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 A8 has a TDP of 5 W, that of the Samsung Exynos 2200 is --. |
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Apple A8 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
5 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple A8 has a 5.00 MB cache, while the Samsung Exynos 2200 cache has a total of 0.00 MB. |
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Apple A8 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
20 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
iOS | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 2200
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 2200
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 2200
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 2200
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Apple A8
Apple A8 @ 0.53 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 2200
Samsung Xclipse 920 @ 1.30 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 2200
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 2200
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 2200
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A8 | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
Apple iPhone 6 Apple iPhone 6 Plus Apple iPad Mini 4 Apple TV HD Apple HomePod Apple iPod touch (6. Gen) |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |