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MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | Apple A8X | |
CPU comparisonMediaTek Dimensity 6080 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 MediaTek Dimensity 6080 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. Up to 12 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek Dimensity 6080 was released in Q1/2023. 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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Mediatek Dimensity (36) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
MediaTek Dimensity 6000 (3) | CPU group | Apple A8/A8X (2) |
0 | Generation | 8 |
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 | Architecture | A8 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A6X |
-- | Successor | Apple A9X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek Dimensity 6080 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 is 2.40 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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MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
8 | Cores | 3 |
8 | Threads | 3 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
A-Core | 1.50 GHz 3x Typhoon |
2.00 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
B-Core | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The MediaTek Dimensity 6080 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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ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | GPU | Apple A8X |
1.10 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Vallhall 1 | GPU Generation | 5 |
7 nm | Technology | 20 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 1 |
2 | Compute units | 32 |
32 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 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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ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 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 |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe MediaTek Dimensity 6080 can use up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 17.1 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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MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR3-1600 |
12 GB | Max. Memory | 2 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 is --, 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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MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 8 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek Dimensity 6080 is manufactured in 7 nm and has 0.00 MB cache. The Apple A8X is manufactured in 20 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
7 nm | Technology | 20 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | iOS |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q3/2014 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek Dimensity 6080
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 6080
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 6080
ARM Mali-G57 MP2 @ 1.10 GHz |
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Apple A8X
Apple A8X @ 0.45 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 6080
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 6080
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 6080
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | Apple A8X |
Unknown | Apple iPad Air 2 |