Intel Core i7-680UM | Apple A9X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-680UM or Apple A9X - 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 i7-680UM has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.53 GHz. Up to 8 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-680UM was released in Q3/2010. The Apple A9X has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.26 GHz. The CPU supports up to 4 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple A9X was released in Q3/2015. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Intel Core i7 600 (3) | CPU group | Apple A9/A9X (2) |
1 | Generation | 9 |
Arrandale | Architecture | A9 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A8X |
-- | Successor | Apple A10X Fusion |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-680UM is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.46 GHz (2.53 GHz). The Apple A9X has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.26 GHz. |
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Intel Core i7-680UM | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.46 GHz | Frequency | 2.26 GHz |
2.53 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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 Ironlake (Arrandale) | GPU | Apple A9X |
0.17 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz |
0.50 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | 6 |
45 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 1 |
12 | Compute units | 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 Ironlake (Arrandale) | GPU | Apple A9X |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-680UM supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple A9X can connect up to 4 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-680UM | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
DDR3-800 | Memory | LPDDR4-3200 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 4 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
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 i7-680UM has a TDP of 18 W, that of the Apple A9X is 8 W. |
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Intel Core i7-680UM | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
18 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 8 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-680UM has a 4.00 MB cache, while the Apple A9X cache has a total of 7.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-680UM | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
32 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA 1288 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | iOS |
Q3/2010 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-680UM
2C 4T @ 2.53 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Intel Core i7-680UM
2C 4T @ 1.46 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Intel Core i7-680UM
2C 4T @ 1.46 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Intel Core i7-680UM
2C 4T @ 2.53 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Intel Core i7-680UM
2C 4T @ 1.46 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Intel Core i7-680UM
Intel HD Graphics Ironlake (Arrandale) @ 0.50 GHz |
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Apple A9X
Apple A9X @ 0.65 GHz |
Intel Core i7-680UM
2C 4T @ 1.46 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-680UM | Apple A9X |
Unknown | Apple iPad Pro (1. Gen) |