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.
3 Generation 8
Samsung Exynos 5260/5410/5420/5422/5800 Group Intel Core i 8000
Samsung Exynos 5420 Name Intel Core i3-8300T
Samsung Exynos Family Intel Core i3
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
8 CPU Cores 4
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
4x Cortex-A15 Cores A None
None None 4x
4x Cortex-A7 Cores B None
1.3 GHz B-Core Frequency None
8 Threads 4
None None 3.2 GHz
1.9 GHz A-Core Frequency None
 
 

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.
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
Midgard 2 Generation 9.5
11 Direct X 12
0.53 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
6 Execution units 24
Q4/2012 Release date Q4/2017
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
32 nm Technology 14 nm
96 Shaders 192
ARM Mali-T628 MP6 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

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.
No VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) 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.
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
LPDDR3e-933 Memory type DDR4-2400
-- Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
-- 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.
-- Tjunction max 82 °C
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
None TDP down 25 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.
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
2.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
-- Chip design Monolithic
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Socket LGA 1151-2
ARMv7-A32 (32 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Cortex-A15 / Cortex-A7 Architecture Coffee Lake S
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2018
28 nm Technology 14 nm
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 125 $