Samsung Exynos 980 vs Intel Core2 Duo E6700

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Samsung Exynos 980 or Samsung Exynos 980 – 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 980 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Samsung Exynos series.
The Intel Core2 Duo E6700 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2006 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E6700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Samsung Exynos Family Intel Core2 Duo
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Samsung Exynos 980 Name Intel Core2 Duo E6700
Samsung Exynos 980 Group Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000
4 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Samsung Exynos 980 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 Core2 Duo E6700 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E6700 is 2.66 GHz
None None 2x
2.2 GHz A-Core Frequency None
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 2.66 GHz
8 CPU Cores 2
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
6x Cortex-A55 Cores B None
No Hyperthreading No
2x Cortex-A77 Cores A None
No Overclocking Yes
8 Threads 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Samsung Exynos 980 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Samsung Exynos 980 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 Core2 Duo E6700 does not have integrated graphics.
0.72 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q3/2018 Release date --
5 Execution units --
12 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
80 Shaders --
ARM Mali-G76 MP5 GPU name
0.72 GHz GPU frequency --
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
Bifrost 3 Generation --
7 nm Technology --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

No AES-NI No
12.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
-- Bandwidth --
LPDDR4X-1866 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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 65 W watts.
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Samsung Exynos 980 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 Core2 Duo E6700 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2019 Release date Q3/2006
Socket LGA 775
2.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 Architecture Conroe (Core)
None Virtualization VT-x
-- Release price --
ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2
-- Chip design Monolithic
8 nm Technology 65 nm