Samsung Exynos 990 vs Intel Atom Z2460

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Samsung Exynos 990 or Samsung Exynos 990 – 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 990 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Samsung Exynos series.
The Intel Atom Z2460 features 1 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom Z2460, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 617 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Samsung Exynos 990 Name Intel Atom Z2460
Samsung Exynos Family Intel Atom
4 Generation 3
Samsung Exynos 990 Group Intel Atom Z2400/Z2600
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Samsung Exynos 990 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.73 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Atom Z2460 has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z2460 is 1.6 GHz
The processor has one core only.
4x Cortex-A55 Cores C None
2.0 GHz C-Core Frequency None
2.5 GHz B-Core Frequency None
2.73 GHz A-Core Frequency None
2x Cortex-A76 Cores B None
2x Exynos M5 Cores A None
No Overclocking No
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 1.6 GHz
8 Threads 2
No Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 1
None None 1x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Samsung Exynos 990 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Samsung Exynos 990 uses the ARM Mali-G77 MP11, which has 176 texture shaders
and 11 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom Z2460 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
and 1 execution units.
0.8 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
Q2/2019 Release date Q1/2008
12 Direct X 10.1
ARM Mali-G77 MP11 GPU name PowerVR SGX540
7 nm Technology 45 nm
-- Max. displays --
176 Shaders --
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
11 Execution units 1
Vallhall 1 Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

2 NPU cores @ 15 TOPS AI specifications --
Samsung AI engine 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 AVC No
Decode / Encode VC-1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 No
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG No
Decode AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 6.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 2
12.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 6.4 GB/s
LPDDR5-2750 Memory type LPDDR2-800
 
 

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 3 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 3 W
 
 

Technical details

The Samsung Exynos 990 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom Z2460 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q1/2020 Release date Q2/2012
-- Part Number --
1.5 MB L2-Cache 512.0 KB
None Virtualization None
ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSSE3
-- Chip design Monolithic
Exynos M5/Cortex-A76/-A55 Architecture Penwell
7 nm Technology 32 nm
Socket BGA 617
Android Operating systems
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
2.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes