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.
Family Intel Core i3
-- Segment Mobile
Samsung Exynos 4212 Name Intel Core i3-3217UE
Group Intel Core i 3000U
-- Generation 3
 
 

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
-- Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 2x
None None 1.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
-- Threads 4
-- CPU Cores 2
 
 

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
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Execution units 16
-- Direct X 11.0
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 128
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Generation 7
-- Technology 22 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.
-- VP8 No
-- VP9 No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

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.
No AES-NI Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
-- Memory channels 2
No ECC 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
-- Release date Q3/2012
Socket BGA 1023
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Architecture Ivy Bridge U
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Release price --
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Technology 22 nm