Samsung Exynos 2100 vs Intel Core i5-2300

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Samsung Exynos 2100 or Samsung Exynos 2100 – 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 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.
The Intel Core i5-2300 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Samsung Exynos 2100 Group Intel Core i 2000
5 Generation 2
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Samsung Exynos 2100 Name Intel Core i5-2300
Samsung Exynos Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The Intel Core i5-2300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2300 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
4x Cortex-A55 Cores C None
8 Threads 4
2.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 4x
8 CPU Cores 4
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
1x Cortex-X1 Cores A None
No Hyperthreading No
2.9 GHz A-Core Frequency None
No Overclocking No
3x Cortex-A78 Cores B None
2.2 GHz C-Core Frequency None
None None 3.1 GHz
None None 2.8 GHz
 
 

Internal 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.
The Intel Core i5-2300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2300 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
224 Shaders 48
Q4/2020 Release date Q1/2011
5 nm Technology 32 nm
12 Direct X 10.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
14 Execution units 6
0.76 GHz GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
Vallhall 2 Generation 6
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
ARM Mali-G78 MP14 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
LPDDR5-6400 Memory type DDR3-1333
No ECC No
12.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Samsung Exynos 2100 is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-2300 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2011
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
5 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 187 $
Cortex-X1/-A78/-A55 Architecture Sandy Bridge S
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Socket LGA 1155
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

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