Apple A9X review - Specs and Benchmarks

Specifications of the Apple A9X Processor

The Apple A9X processor, built on the A9 architecture, delivers advanced performance and efficiency.

Release Date: The serial production of this CPU commenced on Q3/2015.
Technological Process: Manufactured using a state-of-the-art 16 nm process, ensuring optimal power consumption and thermal management.
Base Clock Frequency: Operating at a base clock frequency of 2.16 GHz, this processor is designed for demanding applications and multitasking.
Core Configuration: Equipped with 2 cores, the Apple A9X excels in parallel processing capabilities.
Overclocked Speed: For enhanced performance, the CPU can reach an overclocked clock speed of 2.26 GHz.

Considerations for Selection

Before selecting the Apple A9X, it is essential to verify the following components:

Socket Type: Ensure compatibility with the motherboard's socket type.
RAM Form Factor: Check the form factor of RAM modules to guarantee proper installation.
Power Supply Capacity: Confirm that your power supply can support the CPU's power requirements for optimal performance.

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Overview of the Apple A9X processor, its main characteristics and performance in synthetic tests. You can compare two processors and choose the best one by evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of each.

CPU generation and family

Processor nomenclature, family, group and segment.

Name:	Apple A9X		Segment:	Mobile
CPU group:		Apple A9/A9X
Family:	Apple A series		Generation:	9
Predecessor:	Apple A8X		Successor:	Apple A10X Fusion

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Characteristics affecting directly the performance of the processor. Operating frequency and frequency in turbo mode, overclocking, hypertrading number of cores and threads. The more the better.

Frequency:	2.16 GHz		CPU Cores:	2
Turbo (1 Core):	2.26 GHz		CPU Threads:	2
Turbo (2 Cores):	2.26 GHz		Hyperthreading:	No
Overclocking:	No		Core architecture:	normal
A core:	2x Twister		B core:	--
C core:	--

Internal Graphics

The graphics chip allows the processor to perform complex calculation and display tasks. The more memory and the higher the clock frequency, the better.

GPU name:		Apple A9X
GPU frequency:	0.65 GHz		GPU (Turbo):	No turbo
Generation:	6		Execution units:	12
Shader:	384		Max. displays:	1
Technology:	16 nm		Release date:	Q3/2015
Max. GPU Memory:	4 GB

Hardware codec support

Technical information that will be of interest to specialists and does not affect the performance of the processor.

h264:		Decode / Encode
JPEG:		Decode / Encode
VP8:		Decode
VP9:		No
VC-1:		Decode
AVC:		Decode
h265 / HEVC (8 bit):		No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):		No
AV1:		No

Memory & PCIe

The interfaces and standards of RAM that the Apple A9X processor supports. The more modern the standard and the larger the memory capacity, the better.

Memory type:	LPDDR4-3200		Max. Memory:	4 GB
Memory channels:	2		ECC:	No

Encryption

Data encryption standards supported by CPUs

AES-NI:	No

Thermal Management

TDP is the maximum amount of heat generated by the processor. It is used when selecting a cooling system. The higher the TDP, the more heat the cooling system will have to dissipate.

Tjunction max.:	--		TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--		TDP (PL1):	8 W
TDP (PL2):	--

Technical details

Key processor parameters. Pay attention to the manufacturing process technology (measured in nanometers), second and third level cache (L2, L3), socket.

L3-Cache:	--		Technology:	16 nm
Architecture:	A9		Virtualization:	None
Socket:	N/A		Release date:	Q3/2015
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)		L2-Cache:	3.00 MB
Part Number:		--

Devices using this processor

Devices that can use this type of processor, desktop or laptop.

Used in:		Apple iPad Pro (1. Gen)

AnTuTu 8 benchmark

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