Samsung Exynos 5800 vs Intel Core i7-4860EQ

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Samsung Exynos 5800 or Samsung Exynos 5800 – 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 5800 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Samsung Exynos series.
The Intel Core i7-4860EQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4860EQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Samsung Exynos 5800 Name Intel Core i7-4860EQ
Samsung Exynos Family Intel Core i7
3 Generation 4
Samsung Exynos 5260/5410/5420/5422/5800 Group Intel Core i 4000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Samsung Exynos 5800 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.0 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 i7-4860EQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4860EQ is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
None None 3.2 GHz
1.3 GHz B-Core Frequency None
2.0 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 1.8 GHz
8 Threads 8
No Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 4
None None 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Samsung Exynos 5800 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Samsung Exynos 5800 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 i7-4860EQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4860EQ uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200, which has 320 texture shaders
and 40 execution units.
0.6 GHz GPU frequency 0.75 GHz
Q4/2012 Release date Q2/2013
11 Direct X 11.1
ARM Mali-T628 MP6 GPU name Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
32 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders 320
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
6 Execution units 40
Midgard 2 Generation 7.5
0.6 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 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 Decode
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 25.6 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 Yes
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
LPDDR3-933 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-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 47 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 47 W
 
 

Technical details

The Samsung Exynos 5800 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 i7-4860EQ is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q2/2014 Release date Q3/2013
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Chip design Monolithic
Cortex-A15 / Cortex-A7 Architecture Haswell S
28 nm Technology 22 nm
Socket BGA 1364
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 6.0 MB