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Apple A8X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A8X and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A8X 3 core processor released in Q3/2014 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2015. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
Apple A8/A8X (2) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 610 (4) |
8 | Generation | 2 |
A8 | Architecture | Cortex-A53 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 clocks with 1.50 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 |
3 | Cores | 8 |
3 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.50 GHz 3x Typhoon |
A-Core | 1.50 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
-- | B-Core | 1.20 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 546 |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
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 | Qualcomm Adreno 405 |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.55 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.55 GHz |
5 | GPU Generation | 4 |
20 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 0 |
32 | Compute units | -- |
256 | Shader | 48 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 11 |
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 | Qualcomm Adreno 405 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 7.5 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 |
LPDDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR3-1866 |
2 GB | Max. Memory | 4 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 7.5 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 |
8 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 |
20 nm | Technology | 28 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 | Android |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q4/2015 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
8C 8T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
8C 8T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
8C 8T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
8C 8T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A8X
Apple A8X @ 0.45 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
Qualcomm Adreno 405 @ 0.55 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
8C 8T @ 1.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A8X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 |
Apple iPad Air 2 | Unknown |