Intel Core i3-2115C | Apple A10X Fusion | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i3-2115C or Apple A10X Fusion - 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 Intel Core i3-2115C has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.00 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-2115C was released in Q2/2012. The Apple A10X Fusion has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.36 GHz. The CPU supports up to 3 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple A10X Fusion was released in Q2/2017. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Intel Core i 2000 (28) | CPU group | Apple A10/A10X (2) |
2 | Generation | 10 |
Sandy Bridge S | Architecture | A10 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A9X |
-- | Successor | Apple A12Z Bionic |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-2115C is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.00 GHz. The Apple A10X Fusion has 6 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.36 GHz. |
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Intel Core i3-2115C | Characteristic | Apple A10X Fusion |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 6 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.00 GHz | A-Core | 2.36 GHz 3x Hurricane |
-- | B-Core | 1.30 GHz 3x Zephyr |
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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Intel HD Graphics 2000 | GPU | Apple A10X |
0.85 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.00 GHz |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | 7 |
32 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 1 |
6 | Compute units | 48 |
48 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
10.1 | 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 2000 | GPU | Apple A10X |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i3-2115C supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple A10X Fusion can connect up to 3 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i3-2115C | Characteristic | Apple A10X Fusion |
DDR3-1333 | Memory | LPDDR4-3200 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 3 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i3-2115C has a TDP of 25 W, that of the Apple A10X Fusion is 8 W. |
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Intel Core i3-2115C | Characteristic | Apple A10X Fusion |
25 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 8 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-2115C has a 3.00 MB cache, while the Apple A10X Fusion cache has a total of 8.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i3-2115C | Characteristic | Apple A10X Fusion |
32 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA 1284 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | iOS |
Q2/2012 | Release date | Q2/2017 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i3-2115C
Intel HD Graphics 2000 @ 1.10 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
Apple A10X @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2115C
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2115C
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2115C
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2115C
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2115C
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Intel Core i3-2115C
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple A10X Fusion
6C 6T @ 2.36 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-2115C | Apple A10X Fusion |
Unknown | Apple iPad Pro (2. Gen) Apple TV 4K |