Apple M3 (8-GPU) | AMD GX-224IJ | |
CPU comparisonApple M3 (8-GPU) or AMD GX-224IJ - 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 M3 (8-GPU) has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.06 GHz. Up to 24 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Apple M3 (8-GPU) was released in Q4/2023. The AMD GX-224IJ has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The AMD GX-224IJ was released in Q2/2016. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | AMD G (38) |
Apple M3 (6) | CPU group | AMD G-Series 3rd Gen (5) |
3 | Generation | 3 |
M3 | Architecture | Prairie Falcon Excavator+ |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M2 (8-GPU) | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M3 (8-GPU) is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz). The AMD GX-224IJ has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz (2.80 GHz). |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD GX-224IJ |
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 4x P-Core |
A-Core | 2.40 GHz (2.80 GHz) |
0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x E-Core |
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 M3 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD GX-224IJ |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 35 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 M3 (8 Core) | GPU | AMD Radeon R4E (Beema) |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.80 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 0 |
3 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 0 |
128 | Compute units | 4 |
1024 | Shader | 128 |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
24 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 M3 (8 Core) | GPU | AMD Radeon R4E (Beema) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple M3 (8-GPU) supports a maximum of 24 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD GX-224IJ can connect up to GB of memory in 1 memory channels. |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD GX-224IJ |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866 |
24 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
20.00 MB | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
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 M3 (8-GPU) has a TDP of 22 W, that of the AMD GX-224IJ is 10 W. |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD GX-224IJ |
22 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 15 W |
10 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M3 (8-GPU) has a 20.00 MB cache, while the AMD GX-224IJ cache has a total of 1.00 MB. |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU) | Characteristic | AMD GX-224IJ |
3 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv8-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, iPadOS | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q2/2016 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU)
Apple M3 (8 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD GX-224IJ
AMD Radeon R4E (Beema) @ 0.80 GHz |
Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD GX-224IJ
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz |
Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD GX-224IJ
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz |
Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD GX-224IJ
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz |
Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD GX-224IJ
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD GX-224IJ
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz |
Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD GX-224IJ
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD GX-224IJ
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz |
Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
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AMD GX-224IJ
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
Apple M3 (8-GPU)
10,437 CB R23 MC @ 22 W |
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AMD GX-224IJ
2.40 GHz |
Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.70 GHz |
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AMD GX-224IJ
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M3 (8-GPU) | AMD GX-224IJ |
Apple iMac 24 (2023) | Unknown |