Apple A8X | Apple A10X Fusion | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A8X and the Apple A10X 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 A10X Fusion which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2017. |
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Apple A series (24) | Family | Apple A series (24) |
Apple A8/A8X (2) | CPU group | Apple A10/A10X (2) |
8 | Generation | 10 |
A8 | Architecture | A10 |
Smartphone / Tablet | Segment | Smartphone / Tablet |
Apple A6X | Predecessor | Apple A9X |
Apple A9X | Successor | Apple A12Z 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 A10X Fusion clocks with 2.36 GHz, has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Apple A10X Fusion |
3 | Cores | 6 |
3 | Threads | 6 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.50 GHz 3x Typhoon |
A-Core | 2.36 GHz 3x Hurricane |
-- | B-Core | 1.30 GHz 3x Zephyr |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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 A10X |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.00 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | 7 |
20 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 1 |
32 | Compute units | 48 |
256 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
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 A10X |
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 A10X Fusion supports a maximum of 3 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Apple A10X Fusion |
LPDDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR4-3200 |
2 GB | Max. Memory | 3 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A8X has a TDP of 8 W. The TDP of the Apple A10X Fusion is 8 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 A10X Fusion |
8 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 8 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 A10X Fusion is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Apple A10X 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 | Q2/2017 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Apple A8X
Apple A8X @ 0.45 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
Apple A10X @ 1.00 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A8X | Apple A10X Fusion |
Apple iPad Air 2 | Apple iPad Pro (2. Gen) Apple TV 4K |