Samsung Exynos 5260 vs Intel Atom E3827

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Samsung Exynos 5260 or Samsung Exynos 5260 – 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 5260 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Samsung Exynos series.
The Intel Atom E3827 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom E3827, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
Samsung Exynos 5260 Name Intel Atom E3827
Samsung Exynos Family Intel Atom
3 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Mobile
Samsung Exynos 5260/5410/5420/5422/5800 Group Intel Atom E3800
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Samsung Exynos 5260 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Atom E3827 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom E3827 is 1.75 GHz
4x Cortex-A7 Cores B None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
1.3 GHz B-Core Frequency None
No Hyperthreading No
None None 2x
None None 1.75 GHz
6 CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking No
1.5 GHz A-Core Frequency None
6 Threads 2
2x Cortex-A15 Cores A None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Samsung Exynos 5260 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Samsung Exynos 5260 uses the ARM Mali-T624 MP4, which has 64 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom E3827 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom E3827 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
-- Max. displays --
Q3/2012 Release date Q3/2013
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.79 GHz
4 Execution units 4
ARM Mali-T624 MP4 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
Midgard 2 Generation 7
64 Shaders 32
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.6 GHz GPU frequency 0.54 GHz
32 nm Technology 22 nm
11 Direct X 11.2
 
 

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.
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode VP8 No
No AVC Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 1 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.
LPDDR3-800 Memory type DDR3L-1333
-- Memory channels 1
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
0 bytes Max. Memory 8.0 GB
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 8 W watts.
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 8 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Samsung Exynos 5260 is manufactured using a 28 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 Atom E3827 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Q1/2014 Release date Q4/2013
2.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 1.0 MB
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Release price --
Socket BGA 1170
-- Chip design Monolithic
Android Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Cortex-A15 / Cortex-A7 Architecture Bay Trail
-- Part Number --
ARMv7-A32 (32 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
28 nm Technology 22 nm