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MediaTek MT8163V/A vs Apple A8X
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CPU comparison with benchmarks
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| MediaTek MT8163V/A | Apple A8X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek MT8163V/A and the Apple A8X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the MediaTek MT8163V/A 4 core processor released in Q2/2015 with the Apple A8X which has 3 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2014. |
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| Mediatek MT-Serie (72) | Family | Apple A series (25) |
| MediaTek MT816x (4) | CPU group | Apple A8/A8X (2) |
| 1 | Generation | 8 |
| Cortex-A53 | Architecture | A8 |
| Smartphone / Tablet | Segment | Smartphone / Tablet |
| -- | Predecessor | Apple A6X |
| -- | Successor | Apple A9X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek MT8163V/A is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.50 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Apple A8X clocks with 1.50 GHz, has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel. |
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| MediaTek MT8163V/A | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
| 4 | Cores | 3 |
| 4 | Threads | 3 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| No | Hyperthreading | No |
| No | Overclocking ? | No |
| 1.50 GHz | Frequency | 1.50 GHz |
| -- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
| -- | 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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| ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | GPU | Apple A8X |
| 0.60 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
| 0.60 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
| Midgard 3 | GPU Generation | 5 |
| 28nm | Technology | 20 nm |
| 2 | Max. displays | 1 |
| 2 | Compute units | 32 |
| 32 | Shader | 256 |
| No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
| No | Frame Generation | No |
| -- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
| 11 | 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-T720 MP2 | GPU | Apple A8X |
| No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
| No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
| Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
| No | Codec VP9 | No |
| Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
| No | Codec AV1 | No |
| No | Codec AVC | Decode |
| No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
| No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the MediaTek MT8163V/A, while the Apple A8X supports a maximum of 2 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s enabled. |
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| MediaTek MT8163V/A | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
| LPDDR3-800, DDR3-800 | Memory | LPDDR3-1600 |
| Max. Memory | 2 GB | |
| 1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
| 6.4 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 MediaTek MT8163V/A has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Apple A8X is 8 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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| MediaTek MT8163V/A | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
| -- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 8 W |
| -- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
| -- | TDP up | -- |
| -- | TDP down | -- |
| -- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek MT8163V/A has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 28 nm. The cache of Apple A8X is at 6.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 20 nm. |
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| MediaTek MT8163V/A | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
| 28 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 |
| Q2/2015 | Release date | Q3/2014 |
| -- | Release price | -- |
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iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
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MediaTek MT8163V/A
ARM Mali-T720 MP2 @ 0.60 GHz |
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Apple A8X
Apple A8X @ 0.45 GHz |
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Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
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MediaTek MT8163V/A
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
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MediaTek MT8163V/A
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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MediaTek MT8163V/A
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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MediaTek MT8163V/A
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
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MediaTek MT8163V/A
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
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Devices using this processor |
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| MediaTek MT8163V/A | Apple A8X |
| Unknown | Apple iPad Air 2 |
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