Apple A9X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
CPU comparisonApple A9X or Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 - 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.84 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 was released in Q4/2019. |
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Apple A series (22) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (103) |
Apple A9/A9X (2) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865/870 (3) |
9 | Generation | 7 |
A9 | Architecture | Kryo 585 |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 is at 2.84 GHz. |
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Apple A9X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
2 | Cores | 8 |
2 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.26 GHz 2x Twister |
A-Core | 2.84 GHz 1x Kryo 585 Prime |
-- | B-Core | 2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 585 Gold |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 585 Silver |
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 A9X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Apple A9X or Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 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 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.59 GHz |
6 | GPU Generation | 6 |
16 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 1 |
48 | Compute units | 2 |
384 | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
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 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 44.0 GB/s. |
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Apple A9X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
LPDDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500, LPDDR4X-4266 |
4 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 44.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
3.00 MB | L2 Cache | 1.75 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple A9X is 8 W, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 has a TDP of 10 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Apple A9X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
8 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple A9X is manufactured in 16 nm and has 7.00 MB cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 5.75 MB cache. |
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Apple A9X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
16 nm | Technology | 7 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 |
Q3/2015 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple A9X
Apple A9X @ 0.65 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Qualcomm Adreno 650 @ 0.59 GHz |
Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple A9X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
Apple iPad Pro (1. Gen) | OnePlus 8 OnePlus 8 Pro Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G |