Intel Core i5-8600K | Samsung Exynos 990 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-8600K or Samsung Exynos 990 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i5-8600K has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-8600K was released in Q4/2017. The Samsung Exynos 990 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.73 GHz. The CPU supports up to 12 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Samsung Exynos 990 was released in Q1/2020. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Samsung Exynos (47) |
Intel Core i 8000 (20) | CPU group | Samsung Exynos 990 (1) |
8 | Generation | 4 |
Coffee Lake S | Architecture | Exynos M5/Cortex-A76/-A55 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i5-7600K | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i5-9600K | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-8600K is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.60 GHz (4.30 GHz). The Samsung Exynos 990 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.73 GHz. |
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Intel Core i5-8600K | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
6 | Cores | 8 |
6 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.60 GHz (4.30 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 |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core i5-8600K | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
-- | AI hardware | Samsung AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | 2 NPU cores @ 15 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz |
1.15 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 1 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
24 | Compute units | 11 |
192 | Shader | 176 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 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 UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-8600K supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Samsung Exynos 990 can connect up to 12 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i5-8600K | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR5-2750 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 1.50 MB |
9.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i5-8600K has a TDP of 95 W, that of the Samsung Exynos 990 is --. |
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Intel Core i5-8600K | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-8600K has a 9.00 MB cache, while the Samsung Exynos 990 cache has a total of 3.50 MB. |
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Intel Core i5-8600K | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 1151-2 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q4/2017 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
295 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600K
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
ARM Mali-G77 MP11 @ 0.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-8600K | Samsung Exynos 990 |
Unknown | Samsung Galaxy S20 Samsung Galaxy S20+ Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |