Apple A9X vs Intel Core i3-7100U
Comparative analysis of Apple A9X and Intel Core i3-7100U processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, 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, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), 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 A9X
- 6x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 9% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1509 vs 1385
Specifications (specs) | |
L2 cache | 3 MB (shared) vs 512 KB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 1509 vs 1385 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-7100U
- 2 more threads: 4 vs 2
- Around 6% higher clock speed: 2.4 GHz vs 2.26 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 16 nm
- 1024x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 8x more maximum memory size: 32 GB vs 4 GB
- Around 8% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 2723 vs 2513
Specifications (specs) | |
Number of threads | 4 vs 2 |
Maximum frequency | 2.4 GHz vs 2.26 GHz |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 16 nm |
L1 cache | 128 KB vs 64 KB instruction + 64 KB data (per core) |
Maximum memory size | 32 GB vs 4 GB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 2723 vs 2513 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Apple A9X
CPU 2: Intel Core i3-7100U
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Name | Apple A9X | Intel Core i3-7100U |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 1509 | 1385 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 2513 | 2723 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 583 | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1324 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 6.862 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 52.235 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.272 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.956 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 17.473 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1458 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2457 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 4419 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1458 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2457 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 4419 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Apple A9X | Intel Core i3-7100U | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Twister | Kaby Lake |
Launch date | 7 Sep 2016 | 30 August 2016 |
OS Support | iOS 9.1, iOS 15.7.5, iPadOS 16.4.1, tvOS 16.2 | |
Place in performance rating | 1697 | 1690 |
Processor Number | APL1W24 | i3-7100U |
Launch price (MSRP) | $281 | |
Price now | $337.98 | |
Series | 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors | |
Status | Launched | |
Value for money (0-100) | 3.30 | |
Vertical segment | Mobile | |
Performance |
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Base frequency | 2.16 GHz | 2.40 GHz |
L1 cache | 64 KB instruction + 64 KB data (per core) | 128 KB |
L2 cache | 3 MB (shared) | 512 KB |
Manufacturing process technology | 16 nm | 14 nm |
Maximum frequency | 2.26 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
Number of cores | 2 | 2 |
Number of threads | 2 | 4 |
Transistor count | 3 billion | |
64 bit support | ||
Bus Speed | 4 GT/s OPI | |
L3 cache | 3 MB | |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C | |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 34.1 GB/s |
Maximum memory size | 4 GB | 32 GB |
Supported memory types | LPDDR4-3200 | DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600 |
Graphics |
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Execution Units | 48 | |
Graphics base frequency | 650 MHz | 300 MHz |
iGPU core count | 12 | |
Processor graphics | Custom PowerVR Series7XT | Intel® HD Graphics 620 |
Device ID | 0x5916 | |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.00 GHz | |
Graphics max frequency | 1 GHz | |
Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
Max video memory | 32 GB | |
Graphics interfaces |
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DisplayPort | ||
DVI | ||
eDP | ||
HDMI | ||
Number of displays supported | 3 | |
Graphics image quality |
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4K resolution support | ||
Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | |
Max resolution over VGA | N / A | |
Graphics API support |
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DirectX | 12 | |
OpenGL | 4.5 | |
Compatibility |
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Configurable TDP-down | 7.5 W | |
Configurable TDP-down Frequency | 800 MHz | |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | |
Package Size | 42mm X 24mm | |
Sockets supported | FCBGA1356 | |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 Watt | |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 12 | |
PCI Express revision | 3.0 | |
PCIe configurations | 1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1 | |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
Intel® OS Guard | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Flex Memory Access | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
Intel® TSX-NI | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Speed Shift technology | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |