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
Samsung Exynos 5260/5410/5420/5422/5800 Group Intel Atom E3800
Samsung Exynos Family Intel Atom
3 Generation 4
Samsung Exynos 5260 Name Intel Atom E3827
 
 

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 Overclocking No
1.3 GHz B-Core Frequency None
6 CPU Cores 2
None None 1.75 GHz
2x Cortex-A15 Cores A None
None None 2x
4x Cortex-A7 Cores B None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
1.5 GHz A-Core Frequency None
No Hyperthreading No
6 Threads 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
11 Direct X 11.2
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
4 Execution units 4
Midgard 2 Generation 7
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.79 GHz
Q3/2012 Release date Q3/2013
ARM Mali-T624 MP4 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
64 Shaders 32
-- Max. displays --
32 nm Technology 22 nm
0.6 GHz GPU frequency 0.54 GHz
 
 

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

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.
No ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 8.0 GB
-- Memory channels 1
No AES-NI Yes
LPDDR3-800 Memory type DDR3L-1333
pci PCIe pci
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 8 W
 
 

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.
-- Part Number --
ARMv7-A32 (32 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
2.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
Android Operating systems
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
0 bytes L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Q1/2014 Release date Q4/2013
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Socket BGA 1170
Cortex-A15 / Cortex-A7 Architecture Bay Trail
28 nm Technology 22 nm
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2