Intel Core i3-2100 vs Samsung Exynos 9609

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-2100 or Intel Core i3-2100 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-2100 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Samsung Exynos 9609 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Samsung Exynos series.
Intel Core i3 Family Samsung Exynos
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 2000 Group Samsung Exynos 9600
2 Generation 3
Intel Core i3-2100 Name Samsung Exynos 9609
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2100 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2100 is 3.1 GHz
The Samsung Exynos 9609 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
None None 1.6 GHz
2x Cores None
2 CPU Cores 8
None None 4x Cortex-A73
3.1 GHz Frequency None
No Overclocking No
None None 4x Cortex-A53
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 8
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 2.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-2100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2100 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Samsung Exynos 9609 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Samsung Exynos 9609 uses the ARM Mali-G72 MP3, which has 48 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
32 nm Technology 16 nm
10.1 Direct X 12
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2017
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
6 Execution units 3
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name ARM Mali-G72 MP3
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
6 Generation Bifrost 2
48 Shaders 48
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR3-1333 Memory type LPDDR4X-1600
2 Memory channels --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
-- Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2100 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Samsung Exynos 9609 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
120 $ Release price --
32 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 1155 Socket
-- Part Number --
3.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design --
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Cortex-A73 / Cortex-A53
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions
512.0 KB L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Android
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization None
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2019