MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Apple A6 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek Dimensity 920 and the Apple A6 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the MediaTek Dimensity 920 8 core processor released in Q3/2021 with the Apple A6 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2012. |
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Mediatek Dimensity (36) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
MediaTek Dimensity 900 (3) | CPU group | Apple A6/A6X (2) |
2 | Generation | 6 |
Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 | Architecture | A6 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A5 |
-- | Successor | Apple A7 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek Dimensity 920 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Apple A6 clocks with 1.30 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Characteristic | Apple A6 |
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.50 GHz 2x Cortex-A78 |
A-Core | 1.30 GHz 2x Swift |
2.00 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
B-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-G68 MP4 | GPU | PowerVR SGX543MP3 (3 Cores) |
GPU frequency | 0.27 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Vallhall 2 | GPU Generation | -- |
6 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 1 |
4 | Compute units | 6 |
64 | Shader | 48 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | 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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ARM Mali-G68 MP4 | GPU | PowerVR SGX543MP3 (3 Cores) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Apple A6 supports a maximum of 1 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 8.5 GB/s enabled. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Characteristic | Apple A6 |
LPDDR5-5500, LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR2-1066 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 1 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
44.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 8.5 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe MediaTek Dimensity 920 has a TDP of 10 W. The TDP of the Apple A6 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Characteristic | Apple A6 |
10 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek Dimensity 920 has 2.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 6 nm. The cache of Apple A6 is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Characteristic | Apple A6 |
6 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv7-A (32 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | iOS |
Q3/2021 | Release date | Q3/2012 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek Dimensity 920
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple A6
2C 2T @ 1.30 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 920
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple A6
2C 2T @ 1.30 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 920
ARM Mali-G68 MP4 @ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple A6
PowerVR SGX543MP3 (3 Cores) @ 0.27 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 920
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple A6
2C 2T @ 1.30 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 920
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple A6
2C 2T @ 1.30 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 920
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple A6
2C 2T @ 1.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Apple A6 |
Unknown | Apple iPhone 5 Apple iPhone 5C |