Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6 | Apple A7 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6 and the Apple A7 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6 4 core processor released in Q1/2017 with the Apple A7 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2013. |
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Intel Xeon E3 (43) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Intel Xeon E3 v6 (10) | CPU group | Apple A7 (1) |
6 | Generation | 7 |
Kaby Lake S | Architecture | A7 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A6 |
-- | Successor | Apple A8 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz (3.50 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Apple A7 clocks with 1.40 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6 | Characteristic | Apple A7 |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 1.40 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.30 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 | PowerVR G6430 |
GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 28 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 16 |
-- | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 10 |
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 | PowerVR G6430 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6, while the Apple A7 supports a maximum of 1 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6 | Characteristic | Apple A7 |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | LPDDR3-1333 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 1 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6 has a TDP of 72 W. The TDP of the Apple A7 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6 | Characteristic | Apple A7 |
72 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Apple A7 is at 5.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6 | Characteristic | Apple A7 |
14 nm | Technology | 28 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 | Q3/2013 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple A7
PowerVR G6430 @ 0.45 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6 | Apple A7 |
Unknown | Apple iPhone 6 Apple iPhone 6 Plus Apple iPad Mini 4 Apple TV HD Apple HomePod Apple iPod touch (6. Gen) |