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

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.
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
8 Threads 8
No Hyperthreading Yes
1.4 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 3.3 GHz
4x Cortex-A15 Cores A None
None None 2.3 GHz
None None 4x
No Overclocking No
4x Cortex-A7 Cores B None
8 CPU Cores 4
2.1 GHz A-Core Frequency None
 
 

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
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Max. displays --
Midgard 2 Generation 7
11 Direct X 11.0
Q4/2012 Release date Q1/2011
32 nm Technology 22 nm
96 Shaders 128
ARM Mali-T628 MP6 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.53 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
 
 

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
No VC-1 Decode
No AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 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.
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
LPDDR3e-933 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
No ECC No
-- Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
 
 

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