Intel Core i3-560 | Apple A8X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-560 and the Apple A8X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i3-560 2 core processor released in Q3/2010 with the Apple A8X which has 3 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2014. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Intel Core i3 500 (4) | CPU group | Apple A8/A8X (2) |
1 | Generation | 8 |
Clarkdale | Architecture | A8 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A6X |
-- | Successor | Apple A9X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-560 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.33 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Apple A8X clocks with 1.50 GHz, has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i3-560 | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
2 | Cores | 3 |
4 | Threads | 3 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.33 GHz | Frequency | 1.50 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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 (Westmere) | GPU | Apple A8X |
0.50 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
0.73 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | 5 |
32 nm | Technology | 20 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 1 |
12 | Compute units | 32 |
24 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 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 (Westmere) | GPU | Apple A8X |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i3-560, while the Apple A8X supports a maximum of 2 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i3-560 | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 | Memory | LPDDR3-1600 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 2 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
0.50 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i3-560 has a TDP of 73 W. The TDP of the Apple A8X is 8 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i3-560 | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
73 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 8 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-560 has 4.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Apple A8X is at 6.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 20 nm. |
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Intel Core i3-560 | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
32 nm | Technology | 20 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 1156 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | iOS |
Q3/2010 | Release date | Q3/2014 |
117 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i3-560
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-560
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-560
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-560
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-560
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) @ 0.73 GHz |
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Apple A8X
Apple A8X @ 0.45 GHz |
Intel Core i3-560
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-560 | Apple A8X |
Unknown | Apple iPad Air 2 |