Intel Core i5-4422E vs Samsung Exynos 990

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Intel Core i5-4422E or Intel Core i5-4422E – 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 i5-4422E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4422E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
The Samsung Exynos 990 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Samsung Exynos series.
Intel Core i 4000 Group Samsung Exynos 990
4 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-4422E Name Samsung Exynos 990
Intel Core i5 Family Samsung Exynos
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-4422E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4422E is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
The Samsung Exynos 990 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.73 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
None None 4x Cortex-A55
4 Threads 8
2x Cores None
None None 2.5 GHz
2 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)
None None 2x Exynos M5
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 2.73 GHz
No Overclocking No
None None 2x Cortex-A76
None None 2.0 GHz
2.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
1.8 GHz Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-4422E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4422E uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, 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 990 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Samsung Exynos 990 uses the ARM Mali-G77 MP11, which has 176 texture shaders
and 11 execution units.
160 Shaders 176
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2019
22 nm Technology 7 nm
11.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 4.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 11
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.8 GHz
7.5 Generation Vallhall 1
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name ARM Mali-G77 MP11
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications 2 NPU cores @ 15 TOPS
-- AI hardware Samsung AI engine
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR3-1600 Memory type LPDDR5-2750
Yes ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 12.0 GB
2 Memory channels 4
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 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.
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-4422E 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 990 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q2/2014 Release date Q1/2020
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions
22 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
266 $ Release price --
Haswell S Architecture Exynos M5/Cortex-A76/-A55
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Android
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1364 Socket
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.5 MB