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Intel Core i9-9960X | Apple A9X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-9960X and the Apple A9X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i9-9960X 16 core processor released in Q4/2018 with the Apple A9X which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2015. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Intel Core i 9000X (8) | CPU group | Apple A9/A9X (2) |
9 | Generation | 9 |
Skylake X Refresh | Architecture | A9 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i9-7960X | Predecessor | Apple A8X |
-- | Successor | Apple A10X Fusion |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-9960X is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.10 GHz (4.50 GHz). The processor can compute 32 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 i9-9960X | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
16 | Cores | 2 |
32 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.10 GHz | Frequency | 2.26 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
4.10 GHz | 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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no iGPU | GPU | Apple A9X |
GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 6 |
Technology | 16 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 48 |
-- | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | 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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no iGPU | 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 & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i9-9960X, 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 i9-9960X | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 4 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
22.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
44 | PCIe lanes | -- |
43.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i9-9960X has a TDP of 165 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 i9-9960X | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 8 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
92 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-9960X has 22.00 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 i9-9960X | 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, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 2066 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | iOS |
Q4/2018 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
1684 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-9960X
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9960X
16C 32T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9960X
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9960X
16C 32T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9960X
16C 32T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9960X
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9960X
16C 32T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9960X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple A9X
Apple A9X @ 0.65 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9960X
16C 32T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9960X
16C 32T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9960X
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-9960X
16C 32T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-9960X | Apple A9X |
Unknown | Apple iPad Pro (1. Gen) |