Intel Xeon W-2275 | Apple A8X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon W-2275 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 Xeon W-2275 has 14 cores with 28 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.80 GHz. Up to 1024 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Xeon W-2275 was released in Q4/2019. 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 Xeon W (83) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 (17) | CPU group | Apple A8/A8X (2) |
7 | Generation | 8 |
Cascade Lake W | Architecture | A8 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Xeon W-2175 | Predecessor | Apple A6X |
Intel Xeon w7-2475X | Successor | Apple A9X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon W-2275 has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2275 is 3.30 GHz (4.80 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 Xeon W-2275 | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
14 | Cores | 3 |
28 | Threads | 3 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 1.50 GHz |
4.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Xeon W-2275 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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no iGPU | GPU | Apple A8X |
GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 5 |
Technology | 20 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 32 |
-- | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 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 A8X |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon W-2275 can use up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 93.8 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 Xeon W-2275 | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | LPDDR3-1600 |
1024 GB | Max. Memory | 2 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
48 | PCIe lanes | -- |
47.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Xeon W-2275 is 165 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 Xeon W-2275 | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 8 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon W-2275 is manufactured in 14 nm and has 19.25 MB cache. The Apple A8X is manufactured in 20 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Xeon W-2275 | 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, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 2066 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | iOS |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q3/2014 |
1112 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Xeon W-2275
14C 28T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2275
14C 28T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2275
14C 28T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2275
14C 28T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2275
14C 28T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2275
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple A8X
Apple A8X @ 0.45 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2275
14C 28T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2275
14C 28T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon W-2275 | Apple A8X |
Unknown | Apple iPad Air 2 |