Apple A8X | Intel Atom N2100 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A8X and the Intel Atom N2100 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A8X 3 core processor released in Q3/2014 with the Intel Atom N2100 which has 1 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2011. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Intel Atom (108) |
Apple A8/A8X (2) | CPU group | Intel Atom N2000 (3) |
8 | Generation | 3 |
A8 | Architecture | Cedarview |
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 Atom N2100 clocks with 1.60 GHz, has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Intel Atom N2100 |
3 | Cores | 1 |
3 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.50 GHz | Frequency | 1.60 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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 | PowerVR SGX545 |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.64 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | -- |
20 nm | Technology | 32 |
1 | Max. displays | 2 |
32 | Compute units | 4 |
256 | Shader | 32 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 10.1 |
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 | PowerVR SGX545 |
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 Atom N2100 supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 8.5 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Intel Atom N2100 |
LPDDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR3-800 |
2 GB | Max. Memory | 4 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 8.5 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 0.50 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 Intel Atom N2100 is 3.5 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Intel Atom N2100 |
8 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 3.5 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 Intel Atom N2100 is at 0.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Intel Atom N2100 |
20 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE3 |
-- | Socket | BGA 559 |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
iOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q4/2011 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom N2100
1C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom N2100
1C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom N2100
1C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom N2100
1C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Intel Atom N2100
1C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
Apple A8X
Apple A8X @ 0.45 GHz |
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Intel Atom N2100
PowerVR SGX545 @ 0.64 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A8X | Intel Atom N2100 |
Apple iPad Air 2 | Unknown |