AMD EPYC 7601 | Samsung Exynos 990 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD EPYC 7601 and the Samsung Exynos 990 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD EPYC 7601 32 core processor released in Q3/2017 with the Samsung Exynos 990 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2020. |
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AMD EPYC (129) | Family | Samsung Exynos (47) |
AMD EPYC 7001 (12) | CPU group | Samsung Exynos 990 (1) |
1 | Generation | 4 |
Naples (Zen) | Architecture | Exynos M5/Cortex-A76/-A55 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC 7601 is a 32 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz (3.20 GHz). The processor can compute 64 threads at the same time. The Samsung Exynos 990 clocks with 2.73 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD EPYC 7601 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
32 | Cores | 8 |
64 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz (3.20 GHz) | A-Core | 2.73 GHz 2x Exynos M5 |
-- | B-Core | 2.50 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
-- | C-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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AMD EPYC 7601 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
-- | AI hardware | Samsung AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | 2 NPU cores @ 15 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | Vallhall 1 |
Technology | 7 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 11 |
-- | Shader | 176 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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no iGPU | GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the AMD EPYC 7601, while the Samsung Exynos 990 supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled. |
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AMD EPYC 7601 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR5-2750 |
Max. Memory | 12 GB | |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
170.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 1.50 MB |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
128 | PCIe lanes | -- |
126.1 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD EPYC 7601 has a TDP of 180 W. The TDP of the Samsung Exynos 990 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD EPYC 7601 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
180 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC 7601 has 64.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Samsung Exynos 990 is at 3.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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AMD EPYC 7601 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | -- |
SP3 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2017 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
4000 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7601
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
ARM Mali-G77 MP11 @ 0.80 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC 7601 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
Unknown | Samsung Galaxy S20 Samsung Galaxy S20+ Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |