Intel Core i3-4170 vs Samsung Exynos 5260

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Intel Core i3-4170 or Intel Core i3-4170 – 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 i3-4170 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2015 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4170, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The Samsung Exynos 5260 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Samsung Exynos series.
Intel Core i 4000 Group Samsung Exynos 5260/5410/5420/5422/5800
4 Generation 3
Intel Core i3-4170 Name Samsung Exynos 5260
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3 Family Samsung Exynos
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4170 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4170 is 3.7 GHz
The Samsung Exynos 5260 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.5 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 1.5 GHz
None None 4x Cortex-A7
4 Threads 6
None None 1.3 GHz
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
3.7 GHz Frequency None
2 CPU Cores 6
No Overclocking No
None None 2x Cortex-A15
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4170 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4170 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Samsung Exynos 5260 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Samsung Exynos 5260 uses the ARM Mali-T624 MP4, which has 64 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
22 nm Technology 32 nm
11.1 Direct X 11
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
20 Execution units 4
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2012
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name ARM Mali-T624 MP4
160 Shaders 64
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.6 GHz
7.5 Generation Midgard 2
-- 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) No
No VP9 No
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 No
Decode JPEG No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC No
No AV1 No
 
 

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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1600 Memory type LPDDR3-800
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 54 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.
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4170 is manufactured using a 22 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 5260 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
22 nm Technology 28 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv7-A32 (32 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design --
Q1/2015 Release date Q1/2014
117 $ Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.5 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
3.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
LGA 1150 Socket
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Android
Haswell S Architecture Cortex-A15 / Cortex-A7