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.
Mobile Segment Mobile
3 Generation 4
Samsung Exynos 5260 Name Intel Atom E3827
Samsung Exynos Family Intel Atom
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
No Hyperthreading No
6 Threads 2
4x Cortex-A7 Cores B None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
2x Cortex-A15 Cores A None
No Overclocking No
1.5 GHz A-Core Frequency None
None None 1.75 GHz
None None 2x
1.3 GHz B-Core Frequency None
6 CPU Cores 2
 
 

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
64 Shaders 32
Q3/2012 Release date Q3/2013
0.6 GHz GPU frequency 0.54 GHz
Midgard 2 Generation 7
32 nm Technology 22 nm
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.79 GHz
-- Max. displays --
4 Execution units 4
ARM Mali-T624 MP4 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
11 Direct X 11.2
 
 

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
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No JPEG Decode
No VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No AV1 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.
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
-- Memory channels 1
0 bytes Max. Memory 8.0 GB
No ECC No
No AES-NI Yes
LPDDR3-800 Memory type DDR3L-1333
 
 

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
-- Part Number --
Cortex-A15 / Cortex-A7 Architecture Bay Trail
Android Operating systems
28 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
ARMv7-A32 (32 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
2.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
-- Release price --
Socket BGA 1170
0 bytes L3-Cache 1.0 MB
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