Samsung Exynos 9609 vs Intel Core i3-7100T

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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 i3-7100T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7100T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Samsung Exynos 9600 Group Intel Core i 7000
3 Generation 7
Samsung Exynos 9609 Name Intel Core i3-7100T
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Samsung Exynos Family Intel Core i3
 
 

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 i3-7100T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7100T is 3.4 GHz
1.6 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 2x
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
4x Cortex-A73 Cores A None
8 CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking No
None None 3.4 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
2.2 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Cortex-A53 Cores B None
8 Threads 4
 
 

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 i3-7100T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7100T uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
16 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
3 Execution units 24
Q3/2017 Release date Q2/2016
ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
48 Shaders 192
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Bifrost 2 Generation 9.5
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC 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 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
LPDDR4X-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400
-- Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
-- Memory channels 2
 
 

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.
None TDP down 25 W
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max 92 °C
 
 

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 i3-7100T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
10 nm Technology 14 nm
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
-- Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2019 Release date Q1/2017
-- Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Socket LGA 1151
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Cortex-A73 / Cortex-A53 Architecture Kaby Lake S