Samsung Exynos 5430 vs Intel Core i3-2310E

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Samsung Exynos 5430 or Samsung Exynos 5430 – 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 5430 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Samsung Exynos series.
The Intel Core i3-2310E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2310E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
4 Generation 2
Samsung Exynos Family Intel Core i3
Samsung Exynos 5430 Group Intel Core i 2000M
Samsung Exynos 5430 Name Intel Core i3-2310E
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Samsung Exynos 5430 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.0 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 i3-2310E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2310E is 2.1 GHz
8 Threads 4
4x Cortex-A7 Cores B None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Cortex-A15 Cores A None
8 CPU Cores 2
No Hyperthreading Yes
1.4 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 2x
No Overclocking No
None None 2.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Samsung Exynos 5430 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Samsung Exynos 5430 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 i3-2310E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2310E uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
Midgard 2 Generation 6
96 Shaders 96
-- Max. displays --
0.6 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
0.6 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
6 Execution units 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
11 Direct X 10.1
32 nm Technology 32 nm
ARM Mali-T628 MP6 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
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.
No AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP8 No
No JPEG No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP9 No
No VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
-- Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
LPDDR3e-1066 Memory type DDR3-1333
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 21.3 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 35 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Samsung Exynos 5430 is manufactured using a 20 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 i3-2310E is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
Socket BGA 1023
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
2.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
ARMv7-A32 (32 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Chip design Monolithic
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Cortex-A15 / Cortex-A7 Architecture Sandy Bridge H
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
20 nm Technology 32 nm
Q3/2014 Release date Q1/2011