A6-7480 vs Apple M4 Pro (12 cores)

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Aggregate performance score

Apple M4 Pro (12 cores)
2024
12 cores / 12 threads, 32 Watt
27.99
+2313%
A6-7480
2018
2 cores / 2 threads, 45 Watt
1.16

Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) outperforms A6-7480 by a whopping 2313% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) and A6-7480 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1672377
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesApple M4no data
Power efficiency82.782.44
Architecture codenameno dataCarrizo (2015−2018)
Release date30 October 2024 (less than a year ago)26 October 2018 (6 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) and A6-7480 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads122
Base clock speed2.592 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.51 GHz3.8 GHz
L1 cacheno data160K
L2 cache4 MB1 MB (shared)
Chip lithography3 nm28 nm
Die sizeno data250 mm2
Number of transistorsno data3,100 million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) and A6-7480 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configurationno data1
Socketno dataFM2+
Power consumption (TDP)32 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) and A6-7480. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) and A6-7480 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) and A6-7480. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR3-2133

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardApple M4 16-core GPURadeon R5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) and A6-7480.

PCIe versionno data3.0

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 27.99 1.16
Recency 30 October 2024 26 October 2018
Physical cores 12 2
Threads 12 2
Chip lithography 3 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 32 Watt 45 Watt

Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) has a 2312.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 500% more physical cores and 500% more threads, a 833.3% more advanced lithography process, and 40.6% lower power consumption.

The Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-7480 in performance tests.


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