Apple A9X | MediaTek MT6589 | |
CPU comparisonApple A9X or MediaTek MT6589 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Apple A9X has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.26 GHz. Up to 4 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Apple A9X was released in Q3/2015. The MediaTek MT6589 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The MediaTek MT6589 was released in Q1/2013. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Mediatek MT-Serie (72) |
Apple A9/A9X (2) | CPU group | MediaTek MT65xx A7 (14) |
9 | Generation | 1 |
A9 | Architecture | Cortex-A9 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple A8X | Predecessor | -- |
Apple A10X Fusion | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple A9X has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Apple A9X is 2.26 GHz while the MediaTek MT6589 has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the MediaTek MT6589 is at 1.20 GHz. |
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Apple A9X | Characteristic | MediaTek MT6589 |
2 | Cores | 4 |
2 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.26 GHz | Frequency | 1.20 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Apple A9X or MediaTek MT6589 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Apple A9X | GPU | PowerVR SGX544 |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.29 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.29 GHz |
6 | GPU Generation | -- |
16 nm | Technology | 45nm |
1 | Max. displays | 1 |
48 | Compute units | 2 |
384 | Shader | 4 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 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 A9X | GPU | PowerVR SGX544 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple A9X can use up to 4 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The MediaTek MT6589 supports up to GB of memory in 1 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 4.3 GB/s. |
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Apple A9X | Characteristic | MediaTek MT6589 |
LPDDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR3-533, LPDDR2-533 |
4 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 4.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
3.00 MB | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple A9X is 8 W, while the MediaTek MT6589 has a TDP of --. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Apple A9X | Characteristic | MediaTek MT6589 |
8 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple A9X is manufactured in 16 nm and has 7.00 MB cache. The MediaTek MT6589 is manufactured in 28 nm and has a 1.00 MB cache. |
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Apple A9X | Characteristic | MediaTek MT6589 |
16 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv7-A (32 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
iOS | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2015 | Release date | Q1/2013 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6589
4C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6589
4C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
Apple A9X
Apple A9X @ 0.65 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6589
PowerVR SGX544 @ 0.29 GHz |
Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6589
4C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6589
4C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6589
4C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6589
4C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A9X | MediaTek MT6589 |
Apple iPad Pro (1. Gen) | Unknown |