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Intel Atom x6427FE | Apple A12Z Bionic | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Atom x6427FE and the Apple A12Z Bionic and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Atom x6427FE 4 core processor released in Q1/2021 with the Apple A12Z Bionic which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2020. |
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Intel Atom (108) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Intel Atom x6000 (10) | CPU group | Apple A12/A12X/A12Z (3) |
6 | Generation | 12 |
Elkhart Lake | Architecture | A12 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A10X Fusion |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Atom x6427FE is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.90 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Apple A12Z Bionic clocks with 2.49 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Atom x6427FE | Characteristic | Apple A12Z Bionic |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.90 GHz | A-Core | 2.49 GHz 4x Vortex |
-- | B-Core | 1.59 GHz 4x Tempest |
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 x6427FE | Characteristic | Apple A12Z Bionic |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 8 Neural cores @ 5 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 UHD Graphics 10th Gen (32 EU) | GPU | Apple A12Z |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.13 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
11 | GPU Generation | 9 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
32 | Compute units | 32 |
256 | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 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 UHD Graphics 10th Gen (32 EU) | GPU | Apple A12Z |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Intel Atom x6427FE, while the Apple A12Z Bionic supports a maximum of 6 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Atom x6427FE | Characteristic | Apple A12Z Bionic |
LPDDR4X-4266, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
136.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
1.50 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
8 | PCIe lanes | -- |
7.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Atom x6427FE has a TDP of 12 W. The TDP of the Apple A12Z Bionic is 15 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Atom x6427FE | Characteristic | Apple A12Z Bionic |
12 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
110 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Atom x6427FE has 1.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Apple A12Z Bionic is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Intel Atom x6427FE | Characteristic | Apple A12Z Bionic |
10 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA 1493 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Operating systems | iOS | |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Atom x6427FE
4C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Atom x6427FE
4C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Atom x6427FE
4C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Atom x6427FE
4C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Atom x6427FE
Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (32 EU) @ 0.40 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
Apple A12Z @ 1.13 GHz |
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Intel Atom x6427FE
4C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Atom x6427FE
4C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Atom x6427FE
4C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Atom x6427FE
4C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Atom x6427FE
4C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
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Intel Atom x6427FE
4C 4T @ 1.90 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Atom x6427FE | Apple A12Z Bionic |
Unknown | Apple iPad Pro 2020 |