Samsung Exynos 4212 vs Intel Core i3-3217UE

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Samsung Exynos 4212 or Samsung Exynos 4212 – 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 i3-3217UE features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3217UE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
-- Generation 3
Samsung Exynos 4212 Name Intel Core i3-3217UE
-- Segment Mobile
Group Intel Core i 3000U
Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-3217UE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3217UE is 1.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
None None 1.6 GHz
-- Core architecture normal
-- Threads 4
-- CPU Cores 2
None None 2x
No Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Samsung Exynos 4212 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-3217UE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3217UE uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 16
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Direct X 11.0
-- Technology 22 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Shaders 128
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
-- Generation 7
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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 (10 bit) No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VP9 No
-- JPEG Decode
-- VP8 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- h264 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.
-- Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
Memory type DDR3-1600
No AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 17 W watts.
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

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 i3-3217UE is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Socket BGA 1023
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Chip design Monolithic
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Release date Q3/2012
-- Release price --
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Architecture Ivy Bridge U
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes