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MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Apple A9X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 and the Apple A9X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 8 core processor released in Q1/2022 with the Apple A9X which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2015. |
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Mediatek Dimensity (36) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
MediaTek Dimensity 9000 (2) | CPU group | Apple A9/A9X (2) |
3 | Generation | 9 |
Cortex-X2 / -A710 / -A510 | Architecture | A9 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A8X |
-- | Successor | Apple A10X Fusion |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek Dimensity 9000 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.05 GHz. The processor can compute 8 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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MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.05 GHz 1x Cortex-X2 |
A-Core | 2.26 GHz 2x Twister |
2.85 GHz 3x Cortex-A710 |
B-Core | -- |
1.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A510 |
C-Core | -- |
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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ARM Mali-G710 MP10 | GPU | Apple A9X |
0.85 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Vallhall 3 | GPU Generation | 6 |
4 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 1 |
10 | Compute units | 48 |
-- | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 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-G710 MP10 | GPU | Apple A9X |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000, 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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MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
LPDDR5X-7500 | Memory | LPDDR4-3200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 4 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
60.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe MediaTek Dimensity 9000 has a TDP of --. 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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MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 8 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek Dimensity 9000 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 4 nm. The cache of Apple A9X is at 7.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 16 nm. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
4 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv9-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | iOS |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9000
8C 8T @ 3.05 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9000
8C 8T @ 3.05 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9000
ARM Mali-G710 MP10 @ 0.85 GHz |
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Apple A9X
Apple A9X @ 0.65 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9000
8C 8T @ 3.05 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9000
8C 8T @ 3.05 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9000
8C 8T @ 3.05 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9000
8C 8T @ 3.05 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9000
8C 8T @ 3.05 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Apple A9X |
Unknown | Apple iPad Pro (1. Gen) |