Samsung Exynos 5420 vs Intel Core i3-2370M

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Samsung Exynos 5420 or Samsung Exynos 5420 – 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 5420 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Samsung Exynos series.
The Intel Core i3-2370M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2370M, you'll need a motherboard with a PPGA 988 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Samsung Exynos 5420 Name Intel Core i3-2370M
Samsung Exynos Family Intel Core i3
3 Generation 2
Samsung Exynos 5260/5410/5420/5422/5800 Group Intel Core i 2000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Samsung Exynos 5420 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.9 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 i3-2370M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2370M is 2.4 GHz
1.3 GHz B-Core Frequency None
1.9 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Cortex-A7 Cores B None
4x Cortex-A15 Cores A None
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 2.4 GHz
8 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 2
None None 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Samsung Exynos 5420 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Samsung Exynos 5420 uses the ARM Mali-T628 MP6, which has 96 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-2370M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2370M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
0.53 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
Q4/2012 Release date Q1/2011
11 Direct X 10.1
ARM Mali-T628 MP6 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
32 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders 96
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
6 Execution units 12
Midgard 2 Generation 6
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 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.
No AVC Decode / Encode
No VC-1 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No JPEG No
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 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 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
LPDDR3e-933 Memory type 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 85 °C
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Samsung Exynos 5420 is manufactured using a 28 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 i3-2370M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2012
-- Part Number --
2.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Chip design Monolithic
Cortex-A15 / Cortex-A7 Architecture Sandy Bridge H
28 nm Technology 32 nm
Socket PPGA 988
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv7-A32 (32 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB