Intel Core i5-6600K | Samsung Exynos 980 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-6600K and the Samsung Exynos 980 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-6600K 4 core processor released in Q3/2015 with the Samsung Exynos 980 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2019. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Samsung Exynos (47) |
Intel Core i 6000 (24) | CPU group | Samsung Exynos 980 (1) |
6 | Generation | 4 |
Skylake S | Architecture | Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i5-7600K | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-6600K is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (3.90 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Samsung Exynos 980 clocks with 2.20 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-6600K | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 980 |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz (3.90 GHz) | A-Core | 2.20 GHz 2x Cortex-A77 |
-- | B-Core | 1.80 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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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Intel HD Graphics 530 | GPU | ARM Mali-G76 MP5 |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.72 GHz |
1.15 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.72 GHz |
9 | GPU Generation | Bifrost 3 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
24 | Compute units | 5 |
192 | Shader | 80 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12 | 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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Intel HD Graphics 530 | GPU | ARM Mali-G76 MP5 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-6600K, while the Samsung Exynos 980 supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-6600K | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 980 |
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR4X-1866 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-6600K has a TDP of 91 W. The TDP of the Samsung Exynos 980 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i5-6600K | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 980 |
91 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-6600K has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Samsung Exynos 980 is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 8 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-6600K | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 980 |
14 nm | Technology | 8 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 1151 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2015 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
280 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
Intel HD Graphics 530 @ 1.15 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
ARM Mali-G76 MP5 @ 0.72 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-6600K | Samsung Exynos 980 |
Unknown | Unknown |