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

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
6 CPU Cores 2
6 Threads 2
4x Cortex-A7 Cores B None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
1.3 GHz B-Core Frequency None
2x Cortex-A15 Cores A None
No Hyperthreading No
1.5 GHz A-Core Frequency None
None None 1.75 GHz
None None 2x
No Overclocking No
 
 

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

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 JPEG Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 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.
-- Memory channels 1
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
LPDDR3-800 Memory type DDR3L-1333
0 bytes Max. Memory 8.0 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 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.
Cortex-A15 / Cortex-A7 Architecture Bay Trail
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
0 bytes L3-Cache 1.0 MB
2.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
28 nm Technology 22 nm
Android Operating systems
Q1/2014 Release date Q4/2013
-- Part Number --
ARMv7-A32 (32 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Socket BGA 1170