Apple M1 (7-GPU) | AMD A9-9420e | |
CPU comparisonApple M1 (7-GPU) or AMD A9-9420e - 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 M1 (7-GPU) has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Apple M1 (7-GPU) was released in Q4/2020. The AMD A9-9420e has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 8 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The AMD A9-9420e was released in Q2/2017. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | AMD A (112) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | AMD A9-9000 (4) |
1 | Generation | 4 |
M1 | Architecture | Stoney Ridge (Excavator) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M1 (7-GPU) is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). The AMD A9-9420e has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.80 GHz (2.70 GHz). |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD A9-9420e |
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 4x Firestorm |
A-Core | 1.80 GHz (2.70 GHz) |
0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
B-Core | -- |
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 M1 (7-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD A9-9420e |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Apple M1 (7 Core) | GPU | AMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.72 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
1 | GPU Generation | 7 |
5 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
112 | Compute units | 3 |
896 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 M1 (7 Core) | GPU | AMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple M1 (7-GPU) supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD A9-9420e can connect up to 8 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD A9-9420e |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | DDR4-2133 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 8 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 7.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Apple M1 (7-GPU) has a TDP of 18 W, that of the AMD A9-9420e is 6 W. |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD A9-9420e |
18 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 6 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
25 W | TDP up | -- |
10 W | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 (7-GPU) has a 16.00 MB cache, while the AMD A9-9420e cache has a total of 2.00 MB. |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD A9-9420e |
5 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
-- | Socket | FP4 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS | Operating systems | |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q2/2017 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
Apple M1 (7 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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AMD A9-9420e
AMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) @ 0.72 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
7,759 CB R23 MC @ 18 W |
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AMD A9-9420e
1.80 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
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AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 1.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU) | AMD A9-9420e |
Unknown | Unknown |