Apple A8 vs Intel Celeron N3160
Comparative analysis of Apple A8 and Intel Celeron N3160 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Apple A8
- Around 63% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 914 vs 562
- Around 28% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 1515 vs 1187
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 914 vs 562 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 1515 vs 1187 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Celeron N3160
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 6 month(s) later
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
- 2 more threads: 4 vs 2
- Around 49% higher clock speed: 2.24 GHz vs 1.5 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 20 nm
- 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 4x more maximum memory size: 8 GB vs 2 GB
Launch date | 1 April 2016 vs 9 Sep 2014 |
Number of cores | 4 vs 2 |
Number of threads | 4 vs 2 |
Maximum frequency | 2.24 GHz vs 1.5 GHz |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 20 nm |
L2 cache | 2 MB vs 1 MB (shared) |
Maximum memory size | 8 GB vs 2 GB |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Apple A8
CPU 2: Intel Celeron N3160
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Name | Apple A8 | Intel Celeron N3160 |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 914 | 562 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 1515 | 1187 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 209 | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 703 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 600 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 1230 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 2213 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 600 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 1230 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 2213 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Apple A8 | Intel Celeron N3160 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Typhoon | Braswell |
Launch date | 9 Sep 2014 | 1 April 2016 |
OS Support | iOS 8.0, iOS 12.5.7, iPadOS 15.7.4, audioOS 11.0, tvOS 9.0, tvOS 16.2 | |
Place in performance rating | 2368 | 2358 |
Processor Number | APL1011 | N3160 |
Price now | $286.99 | |
Series | Intel® Celeron® Processor N Series | |
Status | Launched | |
Value for money (0-100) | 1.72 | |
Vertical segment | Mobile | |
Performance |
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Base frequency | 1.1 GHz | 1.60 GHz |
L1 cache | 64 KB instruction + 64 KB data (per core) | |
L2 cache | 1 MB (shared) | 2 MB |
L3 cache | 4 MB | |
Manufacturing process technology | 20 nm | 14 nm |
Maximum frequency | 1.5 GHz | 2.24 GHz |
Number of cores | 2 | 4 |
Number of threads | 2 | 4 |
Transistor count | 2 billion | |
64 bit support | ||
Maximum core temperature | 90°C | |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 1 | 2 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s | |
Maximum memory size | 2 GB | 8 GB |
Supported memory types | LPDDR3-1600 | DDR3L-1600 |
Graphics |
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Execution Units | 16 | 12 |
Graphics base frequency | 533 MHz | 320 MHz |
iGPU core count | 4 | |
Processor graphics | Custom PowerVR Series 6XT | Intel HD Graphics 400 |
Graphics max frequency | 640 MHz | |
Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
Max video memory | 8 GB | |
Graphics interfaces |
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DisplayPort | ||
eDP | ||
HDMI | ||
Number of displays supported | 3 | |
Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Graphics API support |
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DirectX | 11.1 | |
OpenGL | 4.2 | |
Compatibility |
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Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | |
Package Size | 25mm x 27mm | |
Scenario Design Power (SDP) | 4 W | |
Sockets supported | FCBGA1170 | |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 6 Watt | |
Peripherals |
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Integrated LAN | ||
Max number of PCIe lanes | 4 | |
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports | 2 | |
Number of USB ports | 5 | |
PCI Express revision | 2.0 | |
PCIe configurations | 1x4/2x2/1x2 + 2x1/4x1 | |
Total number of SATA ports | 2 | |
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USB revision | 2.0/3.0 | |
Security & Reliability |
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Anti-Theft technology | ||
Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® OS Guard | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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4G WiMAX Wireless | ||
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) | ||
HD Audio | ||
Idle States | ||
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Rapid Storage technology (RST) | ||
Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Smart Connect | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Itanium (VT-i) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |