Samsung Exynos 3470 vs Intel Core i3-2120T

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Samsung Exynos 3470 or Samsung Exynos 3470 – 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 Intel Core i3-2120T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2120T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
-- Segment Desktop / Server
Samsung Exynos 3470 Name Intel Core i3-2120T
Family Intel Core i3
-- Generation 2
Group Intel Core i 2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2120T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2120T is 2.6 GHz
-- Core architecture normal
None None 2.6 GHz
None None 2x
-- Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
-- CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Samsung Exynos 3470 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-2120T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2120T uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Direct X 10.1
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
-- Technology 32 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 48
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 6
-- Generation 6
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 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.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- JPEG No
-- AV1 No
 
 

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 21.3 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 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
 
 

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

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 i3-2120T is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
-- Release date Q3/2011
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Architecture Sandy Bridge S
-- Technology 32 nm
Socket LGA 1155
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 121 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB