Apple A8X | Intel Xeon Gold 6256 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A8X and the Intel Xeon Gold 6256 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A8X 3 core processor released in Q3/2014 with the Intel Xeon Gold 6256 which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2020. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Intel Xeon Gold (163) |
Apple A8/A8X (2) | CPU group | Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 (55) |
8 | Generation | 2 |
A8 | Architecture | Cascade Lake |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple A6X | Predecessor | -- |
Apple A9X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple A8X is a 3 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.50 GHz. The processor can compute 3 threads at the same time. The Intel Xeon Gold 6256 clocks with 3.60 GHz (4.50 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6256 |
3 | Cores | 12 |
3 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.50 GHz | Frequency | 3.60 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Apple A8X | GPU | no iGPU |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | -- |
20 nm | Technology | |
1 | Max. displays | |
32 | Compute units | -- |
256 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | -- |
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 A8X | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 2 GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the Apple A8X, while the Intel Xeon Gold 6256 supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6256 |
LPDDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
2 GB | Max. Memory | 1024 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 6 (Hexa Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 140.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 33.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 48 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 47.3 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A8X has a TDP of 8 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon Gold 6256 is 205 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6256 |
8 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 205 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 76 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple A8X has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 20 nm. The cache of Intel Xeon Gold 6256 is at 33.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6256 |
20 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
-- | Socket | LGA 3647 |
None | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
iOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
-- | Release price | 3900 $ |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
Apple A8X
Apple A8X @ 0.45 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
@ 0.00 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A8X | Intel Xeon Gold 6256 |
Apple iPad Air 2 | Unknown |