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Apple A8X | Apple A10 Fusion | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A8X and the Apple A10 Fusion and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A8X 3 core processor released in Q3/2014 with the Apple A10 Fusion which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2016. |
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Apple A series | Family | Apple A series |
Apple A8/A8X | CPU group | Apple A10/A10X |
8 | Generation | 10 |
A8 | Architecture | A10 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple A6X | Predecessor | Apple A9 |
Apple A9X | Successor | Apple A11 Bionic |
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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 Apple A10 Fusion clocks with --, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Apple A10 Fusion |
3 | Cores | 4 |
3 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.50 GHz 3x Typhoon |
A-Core | 2.34 GHz 2x Hurricane |
-- | B-Core | 1.09 GHz 2x Zephyr |
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 | Apple A10 |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.90 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | 7 |
20 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 1 |
32 | Compute units | 24 |
256 | Shader | 192 |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | 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 | Apple A10 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
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 Apple A10 Fusion supports a maximum of 3 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Apple A10 Fusion |
LPDDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR4-3200 |
2 GB | Max. Memory | 3 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A8X has a TDP of 8 W. The TDP of the Apple A10 Fusion is 5 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Apple A10 Fusion |
8 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple A8X has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 20 nm. The cache of Apple A10 Fusion is at 7.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Apple A10 Fusion |
20 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
iOS | Operating systems | iOS |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q3/2016 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A10 Fusion
4C 4T @ 2.34 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A10 Fusion
4C 4T @ 2.34 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A10 Fusion
4C 4T @ 2.34 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A10 Fusion
4C 4T @ 2.34 GHz |
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Apple A8X
Apple A8X @ 0.45 GHz |
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Apple A10 Fusion
Apple A10 @ 0.90 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A10 Fusion
4C 4T @ 2.34 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A10 Fusion
4C 4T @ 2.34 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A8X | Apple A10 Fusion |
Apple iPad Air 2 | Apple iPhone 7 Apple iPhone 7 Plus Apple iPad (6. Gen) |