Intel Core i5-10600K vs Samsung Exynos 980

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-10600K or Intel Core i5-10600K – 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 i5-10600K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10600K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Samsung Exynos 980 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Samsung Exynos series.
Intel Core i5 Family Samsung Exynos
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-10600K Name Samsung Exynos 980
Intel Core i 10000 Group Samsung Exynos 980
10 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-10600K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10600K is 4.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Samsung Exynos 980 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.2 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
6x Cores None
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
None None 2.2 GHz
None None 1.8 GHz
4.1 GHz Frequency None
6 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 6x Cortex-A55
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 2x Cortex-A77
Yes Overclocking No
12 Threads 8
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-10600K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10600K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Samsung Exynos 980 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Samsung Exynos 980 uses the ARM Mali-G76 MP5, which has 80 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.72 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q3/2018
24 Execution units 5
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 80
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name ARM Mali-G76 MP5
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.72 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 4.0 GB
9.5 Generation Bifrost 3
14 nm Technology 7 nm
 
 

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 VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 12.0 GB
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2666 Memory type LPDDR4X-1866
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 4
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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.
95 W TDP down None
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-10600K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Samsung Exynos 980 is manufactured using a 8 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2020 Release date Q4/2019
LGA 1200 Socket
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Android
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Comet Lake S Architecture Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
262 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions
Monolithic Chip design --
14 nm Technology 8 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

AnTuTu 8 Benchmark

Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
330665
330665