Intel Core i3-3229Y vs Apple A6. Specifications, performance, tests

Comprehensive background on the processors being compared, detailing their series, generation, and targeted market segment.

• Segment
  Mobile Mobile
• Family
  Intel Core i3 Apple A series
• Generation
  3 6
• CPU group
  Intel Core i 3000Y Apple A6/A6X
• Predecessor
  -- Apple A5
• Successor
  -- Apple A7

Essential parameters including the number of cores, threads, base and turbo frequencies, and cache size. These metrics provide insight into the processor’s speed—higher values generally indicate better performance.

• Frequency
  1.40 GHz 1.30 GHz
• Turbo (1 Core)
  No turbo No turbo
• Turbo (2 Cores)
  No turbo No turbo
• Hyperthreading
  Yes No
• Overclocking
  No No
• Core architecture
  normal normal

The integrated graphics (iGPU) do not influence the CPU performance significantly; they serve as a substitute for a dedicated graphics card in the absence of one or are utilized in mobile devices.

• GPU name
  Intel HD Graphics 4000 PowerVR SGX543MP3 (3 Cores)
• GPU frequency
  0.35 GHz 0.27 GHz
• GPU (Turbo)
  0.85 GHz No turbo
• Execution units
  16 6
• Shader
  128 48
• Max. displays
  3 1
• Generation
  7
• Technology
  22 nm 32 nm
• Release date
  Q1/2011 Q3/2012

This section details the built-in codecs used for encoding and decoding media content, which significantly enhance processing speed and efficiency.

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

Overview of the types and quantities of RAM supported by Apple A6 and Intel Core i3-3229Y. The supported memory frequencies may vary depending on the motherboard configuration.

• Memory type
  DDR3-1333DDR3-1600DDR3L-1333 SO-DIMMDDR3L-1600 SO-DIMM LPDDR2-1066
• Max. Memory
  32 GB 1 GB
• ECC
  No No
• Memory channels
  2 2

Analyze the TDP (Thermal Design Power) requirements of Intel Core i3-3229Y and Apple A6 to make an informed decision on the appropriate cooling system. Remember that TDP refers to thermal watts, not electrical watts.

• TDP (PL1)
  13 W
• Tjunction max.
  105 °C --

Information on architecture, interfaces, and additional instructions supported by Intel Core i3-3229Y and Apple A6, including virtual machine technologies and fabrication processes.

• Instruction set (ISA)
  x86-64 (64 bit) ARMv7-A32 (32 bit)
• Virtualization
  VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d None
• ISA extensions
  SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
• L2-Cache
  -- 1.00 MB
• L3-Cache
  3.00 MB --
• Architecture
  Ivy Bridge Y A6
• Technology
  22 nm 32 nm
• Socket
  BGA 1023 N/A
• Release date
  Q1/2013 Q3/2012
• Part Number
  -- APL 0598