Apple A8X | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A8X and the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A8X 3 core processor released in Q3/2014 with the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) which has 16 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023. |
||
Apple A series (22) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Apple A8/A8X (2) | CPU group | Apple M3 (6) |
8 | Generation | 3 |
A8 | Architecture | M3 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple A6X | Predecessor | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
Apple A9X | Successor | -- |
|
||
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 M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) clocks with 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz), has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. |
||
Apple A8X | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
3 | Cores | 16 |
3 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.50 GHz 3x Typhoon |
A-Core | 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 12x P-Core |
-- | B-Core | 0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x E-Core |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
||
Apple A8X | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS |
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. |
||
Apple A8X | GPU | Apple M3 Max (40 Core) |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
5 | GPU Generation | -- |
20 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 5 |
32 | Compute units | 640 |
256 | Shader | 5120 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 128 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. |
||
Apple A8X | GPU | Apple M3 Max (40 Core) |
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 |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
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 M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 409.6 GB/s enabled. |
||
Apple A8X | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
LPDDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
2 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 36.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple A8X has a TDP of 8 W. The TDP of the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) is 57 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
||
Apple A8X | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
8 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 57 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple A8X has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 20 nm. The cache of Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) is at 36.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 3 nm. |
||
Apple A8X | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
20 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
iOS | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
show more data | show more data | |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
|||
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
|||
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
|||
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
|||
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple A8X
Apple A8X @ 0.45 GHz |
|||
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (40 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
|||
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
|||
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
|||
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
|||
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
|||
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
|||
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
|||
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
|||
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
|||
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Apple A8X
1.50 GHz |
|||
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
24,028 CB R23 MC @ 57 W |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
|||
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
|
Apple A8X | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
Apple iPad Air 2 | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |