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.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-4170 Name Samsung Exynos 5260
Intel Core i3 Family Samsung Exynos
4 Generation 3
Intel Core i 4000 Group Samsung Exynos 5260/5410/5420/5422/5800
 
 

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.
4 Threads 6
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores None
None None 1.3 GHz
None None 1.5 GHz
None None 4x Cortex-A7
None None 2x Cortex-A15
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
3.7 GHz Frequency None
2 CPU Cores 6
 
 

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.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.6 GHz
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2012
11.1 Direct X 11
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name ARM Mali-T624 MP4
22 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders 64
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
20 Execution units 4
7.5 Generation Midgard 2
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode AVC No
Decode VC-1 No
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode JPEG 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.
2 Memory channels --
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1600 Memory type LPDDR3-800
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max --
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
 
 

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