Samsung Exynos 5422 vs Intel Core i7-3615QM

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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 i7-3615QM features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3615QM, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1224 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
3 Generation 3
Samsung Exynos 5422 Name Intel Core i7-3615QM
Samsung Exynos Family Intel Core i7
Samsung Exynos 5260/5410/5420/5422/5800 Group Intel Core i 3000M
 
 

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 i7-3615QM has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3615QM is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
8 CPU Cores 4
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
4x Cortex-A7 Cores B None
1.4 GHz B-Core Frequency None
2.1 GHz A-Core Frequency None
None None 4x
4x Cortex-A15 Cores A None
None None 2.3 GHz
None None 3.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
8 Threads 8
 
 

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 i7-3615QM has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3615QM uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
Midgard 2 Generation 7
-- Max. displays --
32 nm Technology 22 nm
11 Direct X 11.0
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
ARM Mali-T628 MP6 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
6 Execution units 16
0.53 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
96 Shaders 128
Q4/2012 Release date Q1/2011
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
LPDDR3e-933 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
-- Memory channels 2
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
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 45 W watts.
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

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 i7-3615QM is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
-- Release price 363 $
-- Chip design Monolithic
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
28 nm Technology 22 nm
2.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Cortex-A15 / Cortex-A7 Architecture Ivy Bridge H
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
ARMv7-A32 (32 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Socket BGA 1224
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q1/2014 Release date Q2/2012