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.
Samsung Exynos Family Intel Core i7
Mobile Segment Mobile
Samsung Exynos 5260/5410/5420/5422/5800 Group Intel Core i 3000M
3 Generation 3
Samsung Exynos 5422 Name Intel Core i7-3615QM
 
 

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.
No Overclocking No
4x Cortex-A15 Cores A None
4x Cortex-A7 Cores B None
2.1 GHz A-Core Frequency None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 4
1.4 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 3.3 GHz
8 Threads 8
None None 4x
None None 2.3 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 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.
6 Execution units 16
32 nm Technology 22 nm
11 Direct X 11.0
Q4/2012 Release date Q1/2011
96 Shaders 128
0.53 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- Max. displays --
ARM Mali-T628 MP6 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
Midgard 2 Generation 7
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
 
 

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

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.
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
-- Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
LPDDR3e-933 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
No AES-NI Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

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