Apple A8X | Samsung Exynos 7872 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple A8X and the Samsung Exynos 7872 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple A8X 3 core processor released in Q3/2014 with the Samsung Exynos 7872 which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2018. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Samsung Exynos (47) |
Apple A8/A8X (2) | CPU group | Samsung Exynos 7872/7884/7885/7904 (4) |
8 | Generation | 2 |
A8 | Architecture | Cortex-A73 / 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 Samsung Exynos 7872 clocks with 2.00 GHz, has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 7872 |
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 | 2.00 GHz 2x Cortex-A73 |
-- | B-Core | 1.60 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
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 | ARM Mali-G71 MP1 |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.95 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.95 GHz |
5 | GPU Generation | Bifrost 1 |
20 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 1 |
32 | Compute units | 1 |
256 | Shader | 16 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | 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 | ARM Mali-G71 MP1 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
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 Samsung Exynos 7872 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 7872 |
LPDDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR3-933 |
2 GB | Max. Memory | |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 0 |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 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 Samsung Exynos 7872 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 7872 |
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 Samsung Exynos 7872 is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Apple A8X | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 7872 |
20 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
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 | Q1/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A8X
Apple A8X @ 0.45 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7872
ARM Mali-G71 MP1 @ 0.95 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7872
6C 6T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7872
6C 6T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7872
6C 6T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7872
6C 6T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 7872
6C 6T @ 2.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A8X | Samsung Exynos 7872 |
Apple iPad Air 2 | Unknown |