Samsung Exynos 9609 vs Intel Core i3-1120G4

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Samsung Exynos 9609 or Samsung Exynos 9609 – 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 9609 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Samsung Exynos series.
The Intel Core i3-1120G4 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-1120G4, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
3 Generation 11
Samsung Exynos Family Intel Core i3
Samsung Exynos 9600 Group Intel Core i 1100G/11000U
Samsung Exynos 9609 Name Intel Core i3-1120G4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Samsung Exynos 9609 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.2 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 i3-1120G4 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-1120G4 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
8 Threads 4
4x Cortex-A53 Cores B None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 3.9 GHz
2.2 GHz A-Core Frequency None
None None 3.9 GHz
4x Cortex-A73 Cores A None
8 CPU Cores 2
No Hyperthreading Yes
1.6 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 2x
No Overclocking No
None None 2.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Samsung Exynos 9609 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Samsung Exynos 9609 uses the ARM Mali-G72 MP3, which has 48 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-1120G4 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-1120G4 uses the Intel UHD Graphics (Tiger Lake G4), which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
Bifrost 2 Generation 11
48 Shaders 384
-- Max. displays --
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
3 Execution units 48
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
16 nm Technology 10 nm
ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics (Tiger Lake G4)
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2020
 
 

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
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode
Decode / Encode 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 68.2 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
-- Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
LPDDR4X-1600 Memory type LPDDR4X-4266
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 68.2 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 15 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 7 W
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Samsung Exynos 9609 is manufactured using a 10 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 i3-1120G4 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
Socket BGA 1526
-- Release price 309 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Chip design Monolithic
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Cortex-A73 / Cortex-A53 Architecture Tiger Lake U
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Q2/2019 Release date Q4/2020