Intel Core i5-7600K | Apple A9X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-7600K and the Apple A9X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-7600K 4 core processor released in Q1/2017 with the Apple A9X which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2015. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Intel Core i 7000 (17) | CPU group | Apple A9/A9X (2) |
7 | Generation | 9 |
Kaby Lake S | Architecture | A9 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i5-6600K | Predecessor | Apple A8X |
Intel Core i5-8600K | Successor | Apple A10X Fusion |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-7600K is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (4.20 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Apple A9X clocks with 2.26 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-7600K | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.80 GHz | Frequency | 2.26 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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 630 | GPU | Apple A9X |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz |
1.15 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | 6 |
14 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
24 | Compute units | 48 |
192 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 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 630 | GPU | Apple A9X |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-7600K, while the Apple A9X supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-7600K | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | LPDDR4-3200 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 4 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-7600K has a TDP of 91 W. The TDP of the Apple A9X 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 i5-7600K | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
91 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 8 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-7600K has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Apple A9X is at 7.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 16 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-7600K | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
14 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 1151 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | iOS |
Q1/2017 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
270 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600K
Intel HD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz |
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Apple A9X
Apple A9X @ 0.65 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-7600K | Apple A9X |
Unknown | Apple iPad Pro (1. Gen) |