Samsung Exynos 5420 vs Intel Core i3-8300T

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Samsung Exynos 5420 or Samsung Exynos 5420 – 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 5420 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Samsung Exynos series.
The Intel Core i3-8300T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-8300T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Samsung Exynos 5420 Name Intel Core i3-8300T
Samsung Exynos 5260/5410/5420/5422/5800 Group Intel Core i 8000
Samsung Exynos Family Intel Core i3
3 Generation 8
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Samsung Exynos 5420 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.9 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 Core i3-8300T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-8300T is 3.2 GHz
None None 4x
8 CPU Cores 4
4x Cortex-A15 Cores A None
1.3 GHz B-Core Frequency None
4x Cortex-A7 Cores B None
1.9 GHz A-Core Frequency None
8 Threads 4
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
None None 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Samsung Exynos 5420 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Samsung Exynos 5420 uses the ARM Mali-T628 MP6, which has 96 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-8300T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-8300T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
Midgard 2 Generation 9.5
0.53 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
32 nm Technology 14 nm
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
Q4/2012 Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
11 Direct X 12
ARM Mali-T628 MP6 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
6 Execution units 24
96 Shaders 192
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
LPDDR3e-933 Memory type DDR4-2400
No ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
-- Memory channels 2
 
 

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 35 W watts.
None TDP down 25 W
-- Tjunction max 82 °C
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Samsung Exynos 5420 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 Core i3-8300T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
-- Chip design Monolithic
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Socket LGA 1151-2
28 nm Technology 14 nm
ARMv7-A32 (32 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Cortex-A15 / Cortex-A7 Architecture Coffee Lake S
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2018
-- Release price 125 $
2.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
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