Apple A8X | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A8X and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A8X 3 core processor released in Q3/2014 with the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X which has 16 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2022. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (38) |
Apple A8/A8X (2) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7000 (14) |
8 | Generation | 6 |
A8 | Architecture | Raphael (Zen 4) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Apple A6X | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
Apple A9X | Successor | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
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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 AMD Ryzen 9 7950X clocks with 4.50 GHz (5.70 GHz), has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
3 | Cores | 16 |
3 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
1.50 GHz | Frequency | 4.50 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.70 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 5.20 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 | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.20 GHz |
5 | GPU Generation | 9 |
20 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 3 |
32 | Compute units | 2 |
256 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 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 A8X | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
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 & PCIeUp to 2 GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the Apple A8X, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
LPDDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
2 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 5.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 24 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 94.5 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A8X has a TDP of 8 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 170 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
8 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 170 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 230 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple A8X has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 20 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is at 80.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
20 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
-- | Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
None | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
iOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
-- | Release price | 699 $ |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple A8X
Apple A8X @ 0.45 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
Apple A8X
1.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
38,657 CB R23 MC @ 197 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A8X | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
Apple iPad Air 2 | Unknown |