58 facts in comparison
Apple A6X vs Apple A7
Apple A6X
Apple A7
Why is Apple A6X better than Apple A7?
- 7.69% faster CPU speed?
2 x 1.4 GHzvs2 x 1.3 GHz - 670 MHz faster GPU clock speed?
1120 MHzvs450 MHz - 2 more memory channels?
4vs2
Why is Apple A7 better than Apple A6X?
- Supports 64-bit?
- 4 nm smaller semiconductor size?
28 nmvs32 nm - 1 newer version of DirectX?
10vs9 - 64 more bits executed at a time?
128vs64 - 1.1 newer version of OpenGL ES?
3.1vs2 - 2 newer version of OpenGL?
4vs2 - 192 KB bigger L1 cache?
256 KBvs64 KB - 4 wider front-end?
6vs2
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Price comparison
Apple A6X
Apple A7
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User reviews
Overall rating
Features
Gaming
2.0/10
1 votes
6.0/10
2 votes
Performance
4.0/10
1 votes
7.0/10
2 votes
General info
A 32-bit operating system can only support up to 4GB of RAM. 64-bit allows more than 4GB, giving increased performance. It also allows you to run 64-bit apps.
With integrated graphics you don’t need to buy a separate graphics card.
Small semiconductors provide better performance and reduced power consumption. Chipsets with a higher number of transistors, semiconductor components of electronic devices, offer more computational power. A small form factor allows more transistors to fit on a chip, therefore increasing its performance.
The clock speed of the graphics processing unit (GPU).
The fifth-generation wireless technology delivers higher speeds and lower latency than the previous, fourth-generation tech.
GPU turbo
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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple A7)
When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
DirectX is used in video games, with newer versions supporting better graphics and features. The latest version is DirectX 12 Ultimate, which includes support for ray tracing, mesh shaders, and variable rate shading (VRS).
OpenGL ES is used for games on mobile devices such as smartphones. Newer versions support better graphics.
OpenCL version
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Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.
Performance
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.
Using big.LITTLE technology, a chip can switch between two sets of processor cores to maximize performance and battery life. For example, when playing a game the more powerful cores will be used to increase performance, whereas checking email will use the less powerful cores to maximize battery life.
Heterogeneous Multi-Processing (HMP) is a more advanced version of big.LITTLE technology. In this setup, a processor can utilize all cores at the same time, or just a single core for low-intensity tasks. This can provide powerful performance or increased battery life respectively.
turbo clock speed
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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple A7)
When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
clock multiplier
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The clock multiplier controls the speed of the CPU.
A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
Memory
It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.
DDR memory version
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DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.
maximum memory amount
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The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.
This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.
More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.
eMMC version
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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple A7)
A higher version of eMMC allows faster memory interfaces, having a positive effect on the performance of a device. For example, when transferring files from your computer to the internal storage over USB.
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
Features
The system on a chip (SoC) has an integrated LTE cellular chip. LTE is capable of downloading at faster speeds than older, 3G technology.
download speed
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This is the maximum download speed supported. In reality, the download speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (such as your home/mobile network speeds).
upload speed
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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple A7)
This is the maximum upload speed supported. In reality, the upload speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (for example your home/mobile network speeds).
A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).
Multithreading technology (such as Intel's Hyperthreading or AMD's Simultaneous Multithreading) provides increased performance by splitting each of the processor's physical cores into virtual cores, also known as threads. This way, each core can run two instruction streams at once.
NX bit helps protect the computer from malicious attacks.
NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s.
Vector Floating-Point (VFP) is used by the processor to deliver increased performance in areas such as digital imaging.
The CPU can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), meaning that the CPU performs better
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 result (single)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple A6X)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple A7)
Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Geekbench 6 result (multi)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple A6X)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple A7)
Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Geekbench 5 result (single)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple A6X)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple A7)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Geekbench 5 result (multi)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple A6X)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple A7)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
PassMark result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple A6X)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple A7)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.
PassMark result (single)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple A6X)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple A7)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.
PassMark result (overclocked)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple A6X)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple A7)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU when it is overclocked.
Miscellaneous
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
Instruction sets are sets of codes that the CPU runs for certain functions.
Price comparison
Apple A6X
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Harrison
2 years ago
3 / 10
A6X, a Former Legend, Now Hampered by it Age 2022
Harrison
2 years ago
3 / 10
I am writing this review based upon my iPad 4th generation and I'm surprised that it can still do certain tasks even in 2022 (I have a new device so I rarely use this device). The a6x is slow by today's standards but still handles iOS 10 rather well. The problem is that there is lag (in either small or large amounts) even in basic operations such as typing in Safari search bar, opening up documents in pages, switching apps through app switcher, etc. Gaming is out of the question, even games that still support such certain supercell games such as clash Royale still work, but are pretty laggy to the point its almost unplayable. Thermals are surprisingly decent but this could be because I didn't really use intensive apps that actually work with this chip. Light apps such as books work well, but is still sluggish Overall, this chip surprisingly does 'bare minimum tasks' decently, but struggles easily when pushed slightly. Battery conservation is pretty good, considering I can get a few hours out of my iPad 4 even with its max battery capacity at 66%. It has certainly served me well, being the chip in the first ever iPad, let alone tablet, I've ever used.
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