Intel Core i9-14900HX | Apple A12X Bionic | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-14900HX and the Apple A12X Bionic and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i9-14900HX 24 core processor released in Q1/2024 with the Apple A12X Bionic which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2018. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Intel Core i 14000H (5) | CPU group | Apple A12/A12X/A12Z (3) |
14 | Generation | 12 |
Raptor Lake H Refresh | Architecture | A12 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i9-13900HX | Predecessor | Apple A10X Fusion |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-14900HX is a 24 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz (5.80 GHz). The processor can compute 32 threads at the same time. The Apple A12X Bionic clocks with 2.49 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i9-14900HX | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
24 | Cores | 8 |
32 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz (5.80 GHz) 8x Raptor Cove |
A-Core | 2.49 GHz 4x Vortex |
1.60 GHz (4.10 GHz) 16x Gracemont |
B-Core | 1.59 GHz 4x Tempest |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Intel Core i9-14900HX | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
Intel AI engine | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) | AI specifications | 8 Neural cores @ 5 TOPS |
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 UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) | GPU | Apple A12X |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.13 GHz |
1.65 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
13 | GPU Generation | 9 |
10 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
32 | Compute units | 28 |
256 | Shader | 448 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
12.1 | 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 UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) | GPU | Apple A12X |
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 192 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i9-14900HX, while the Apple A12X 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 Core i9-14900HX | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
192 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
89.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
36.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | -- |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i9-14900HX has a TDP of 55 W. The TDP of the Apple A12X 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 Core i9-14900HX | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
55 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
157 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
45 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-14900HX has 68.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Apple A12X Bionic is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-14900HX | Characteristic | Apple A12X 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, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA 1964 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | iOS |
Q1/2024 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-14900HX
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900HX
24C 32T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900HX
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900HX
24C 32T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900HX
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) @ 1.65 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
Apple A12X @ 1.13 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900HX
24C 32T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900HX
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900HX
24C 32T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900HX
24C 32T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900HX
24C 32T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-14900HX | Apple A12X Bionic |
Unknown | Apple iPad Pro 2018 |