Intel Core m3-8100Y | Apple A8X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core m3-8100Y or Apple A8X - 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 m3-8100Y has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core m3-8100Y was released in Q3/2018. The Apple A8X has 3 cores with 3 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The Apple A8X was released in Q3/2014. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Intel Core M 8 (1) | CPU group | Apple A8/A8X (2) |
8 | Generation | 8 |
Amber Lake Y | Architecture | A8 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A6X |
-- | Successor | Apple A9X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core m3-8100Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core m3-8100Y is 1.10 GHz (3.40 GHz) while the Apple A8X has 3 CPU cores and 3 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple A8X is at 1.50 GHz. |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
2 | Cores | 3 |
4 | Threads | 3 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.10 GHz | Frequency | 1.50 GHz |
3.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core m3-8100Y or Apple A8X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 615 | GPU | Apple A8X |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
0.90 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | 5 |
14 nm | Technology | 20 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
24 | Compute units | 32 |
192 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 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 UHD Graphics 615 | GPU | Apple A8X |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core m3-8100Y can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 29.9 GB/s. The Apple A8X supports up to 2 GB of memory in 1 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 12.8 GB/s. |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600 | Memory | LPDDR3-1600 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 2 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
10 | PCIe lanes | -- |
9.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core m3-8100Y is 5 W, while the Apple A8X has a TDP of 8 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
5 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 8 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
8 W | TDP up | -- |
4.5 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core m3-8100Y is manufactured in 14 nm and has 4.00 MB cache. The Apple A8X is manufactured in 20 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
14 nm | Technology | 20 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA 1515 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Operating systems | iOS | |
Q3/2018 | Release date | Q3/2014 |
281 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Core m3-8100Y
Intel UHD Graphics 615 @ 0.90 GHz |
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Apple A8X
Apple A8X @ 0.45 GHz |
Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y | Apple A8X |
GPD P2 Max Windows 10 Ultrabook GPD P2 MAX Ultra Mobiler Mini PC Laptop 8.9 Zoll Laptop ONE-Netbook OneMix 3s ASUS Chromebook Flip C434TA-AI0108 |
Apple iPad Air 2 |