Samsung Exynos 880 vs Intel Core i3-6100E

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Samsung Exynos 880 or Samsung Exynos 880 – 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 880 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Samsung Exynos series.
The Intel Core i3-6100E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-6100E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Samsung Exynos 880 Name Intel Core i3-6100E
Samsung Exynos Family Intel Core i3
4 Generation 6
Samsung Exynos 800 Group Intel Core i 6000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Samsung Exynos 880 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 i3-6100E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6100E is 2.7 GHz
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
2.0 GHz A-Core Frequency None
6x Cortex-A55 Cores B None
2x Cortex-A77 Cores A None
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 2.7 GHz
8 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 2
None None 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Samsung Exynos 880 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Samsung Exynos 880 uses the ARM Mali-G76 MP5, which has 80 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-6100E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-6100E uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.72 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q3/2018 Release date Q3/2015
12 Direct X 12
ARM Mali-G76 MP5 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
7 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
80 Shaders 192
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
5 Execution units 24
Bifrost 3 Generation 9
0.72 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
 
 

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

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.
-- Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
LPDDR4X Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866
 
 

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 100 °C
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Samsung Exynos 880 is manufactured using a 8 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 i3-6100E is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q4/2015
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Chip design Monolithic
Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 Architecture Skylake U
8 nm Technology 14 nm
Socket BGA 1440
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 225 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB