Apple A8

Apple A8

About mobile processor

The Apple A8 SoC is a powerful and efficient system-on-chip that was introduced by Apple in 2014. It is built on a 20nm process and is found in the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. The A8 SoC is packed with impressive features, providing a smooth and seamless user experience. With a Geekbench 6 Single Core score of 410 and a Multi Core score of 590, the A8 SoC delivers strong performance, allowing for quick app launches, smooth multitasking, and responsive gaming. The A8 SoC also boasts a PowerVR GX6450 GPU, which enhances the graphics performance for an immersive gaming and multimedia experience. Additionally, the A8 SoC excels in power efficiency, allowing for a longer battery life without compromising on performance. Overall, the Apple A8 SoC is a solid choice for those looking for a fast, reliable, and energy-efficient processor. Whether you're a casual user, a multitasker, or a mobile gamer, the A8 SoC meets the demands of everyday use with ease. Its blend of performance and efficiency makes it a standout feature in the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, and a worthwhile investment for anyone in the market for a high-quality mobile device.

Basic

Label Name
Apple
Platform
SmartPhone Flagship
Launch Date
September 2014
Model Name
A8
Architecture
Arm 64
Cores
2
Technology
20 nm
Frequency
1.4 GHz

GPU Specifications

GPU name
PowerVR GX6450
GPU frequency
450 MHz
FLOPS
0.115 TFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6
Single Core Score
410
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
590
Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
278
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
510

Compared to Other SoC

Geekbench 6 Single Core
415 +1.2%
414 +1%
A8
410
408 -0.5%
391 -4.6%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
600 +1.7%
598 +1.4%
A8
590
524 -11.2%
495 -16.1%
Geekbench 5 Single Core
331 +19.1%
309 +11.2%
A8
278
152 -45.3%
150 -46%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
A8X
1057 +107.3%
A9
962 +88.6%
741 +45.3%
A8
510
422 -17.3%