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Intel Atom x5-Z8350 | Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Atom x5-Z8350 and the Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Atom x5-Z8350 4 core processor released in Q1/2016 with the Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2021. |
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Intel Atom (108) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Intel Atom x3/x5/x7 (9) | CPU group | Apple A15 (2) |
5 | Generation | 15 |
Cherry Trail | Architecture | A15 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Atom x5-Z8350 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.44 GHz (1.92 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) clocks with 3.23 GHz, has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8350 | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) |
4 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 6 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.44 GHz (1.92 GHz) | A-Core | 3.23 GHz 2x Avalanche |
-- | B-Core | 2.02 GHz 4x Blizzard |
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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Intel Atom x5-Z8350 | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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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Intel HD Graphics 400 | GPU | Apple A15 (4 GPU Cores) |
0.20 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.34 GHz |
0.50 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
8 | GPU Generation | 12 |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
12 | Compute units | 16 |
96 | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
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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Intel HD Graphics 400 | GPU | Apple A15 (4 GPU Cores) |
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 / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 2 GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the Intel Atom x5-Z8350, while the Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) supports a maximum of 6 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8350 | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) |
DDR3L-1600 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
2 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
1 | PCIe lanes | -- |
0.5 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Atom x5-Z8350 has a TDP of 2 W. The TDP of the Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) is 7.25 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8350 | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) |
2 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7.25 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Atom x5-Z8350 has 2.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) is at 48.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8350 | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA 592 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Operating systems | iOS | |
Q1/2016 | Release date | Q3/2021 |
18 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8350
4C 4T @ 1.92 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8350
4C 4T @ 1.92 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8350
4C 4T @ 1.92 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8350
4C 4T @ 1.92 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8350
Intel HD Graphics 400 @ 0.50 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
Apple A15 (4 GPU Cores) @ 1.34 GHz |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8350
4C 4T @ 1.92 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8350
4C 4T @ 1.92 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8350
4C 4T @ 1.92 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8350
4C 4T @ 1.92 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8350
4C 4T @ 1.44 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8350
4C 4T @ 1.92 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8350
4C 4T @ 1.44 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8350
4C 4T @ 1.92 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8350
4C 4T @ 1.92 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8350
4C 4T @ 1.44 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Atom x5-Z8350 | Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple iPhone 13 mini Apple iPhone 13 |