Samsung Exynos 5422 vs Intel Core i5-6440HQ

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Samsung Exynos 5422 or Samsung Exynos 5422 – 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 5422 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Samsung Exynos series.
The Intel Core i5-6440HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6440HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
3 Generation 6
Samsung Exynos 5422 Name Intel Core i5-6440HQ
Samsung Exynos Family Intel Core i5
Mobile Segment Mobile
Samsung Exynos 5260/5410/5420/5422/5800 Group Intel Core i 6000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Samsung Exynos 5422 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.1 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 i5-6440HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6440HQ is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
8 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading No
2.1 GHz A-Core Frequency None
None None 3.1 GHz
4x Cortex-A15 Cores A None
None None 2.6 GHz
8 CPU Cores 4
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
4x Cortex-A7 Cores B None
1.4 GHz B-Core Frequency None
No Overclocking No
None None 4x
None None 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Samsung Exynos 5422 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Samsung Exynos 5422 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 i5-6440HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6440HQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
ARM Mali-T628 MP6 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
96 Shaders 192
32 nm Technology 14 nm
0.53 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
6 Execution units 24
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
11 Direct X 12
Midgard 2 Generation 9
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
Q4/2012 Release date Q3/2015
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
LPDDR3e-933 Memory type DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866
-- Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 34.1 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 45 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP down 35 W
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Samsung Exynos 5422 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 i5-6440HQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
-- Release price --
28 nm Technology 14 nm
ARMv7-A32 (32 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
2.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
-- Chip design Monolithic
Socket BGA 1440
Cortex-A15 / Cortex-A7 Architecture Skylake H
Q1/2014 Release date Q3/2015
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux