Intel Core i7-975 vs Samsung Exynos 2100

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Intel Core i7-975 or Intel Core i7-975 – 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 i7-975 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2008 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-975, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
The Samsung Exynos 2100 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Samsung Exynos series.
Intel Core i7 900 Group Samsung Exynos 2100
1 Generation 5
Intel Core i7-975 Name Samsung Exynos 2100
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Samsung Exynos
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-975 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-975 is 3.33 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The Samsung Exynos 2100 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
None None 2.9 GHz
None None 2.8 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
normal Core architecture hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)
3.33 GHz Frequency None
4 CPU Cores 8
Yes Overclocking No
None None 1x Cortex-X1
None None 4x Cortex-A55
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 2.2 GHz
None None 3x Cortex-A78
4x Cores None
8 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-975 does not have integrated graphics.
The Samsung Exynos 2100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Samsung Exynos 2100 uses the ARM Mali-G78 MP14, which has 224 texture shaders
and 14 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology 5 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units 14
-- Release date Q4/2020
GPU name ARM Mali-G78 MP14
-- Shaders 224
-- GPU frequency 0.76 GHz
-- Generation Vallhall 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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- AV1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 24.0 GB distributed across 3 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 12.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1066 Memory type LPDDR5-6400
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
24.0 GB Max. Memory 12.0 GB
3 Memory channels 4
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 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.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-975 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Samsung Exynos 2100 is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization None
45 nm Technology 5 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design --
Q4/2008 Release date Q1/2021
1059 $ Release price --
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
LGA 1366 Socket
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Android
Bloomfield Architecture Cortex-X1/-A78/-A55
 
 

Intel Core i7-975 and Samsung Exynos 2100 in leaderboards