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

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
None None 1.6 GHz
-- Threads 4
No Overclocking No
None None 2x
-- Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
-- 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 name Intel HD Graphics 4000
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
-- Direct X 11.0
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Generation 7
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Shaders 128
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 16
 
 

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

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

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.
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Release price --
-- Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
-- Release date Q3/2012
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Architecture Ivy Bridge U
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Socket BGA 1023
-- Part Number --
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)