Intel Core i7-2620M | Samsung Exynos 990 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-2620M 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 i7-2620M has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-2620M was released in Q1/2011. 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 i7 (298) | Family | Samsung Exynos (47) |
Intel Core i 2000M (46) | CPU group | Samsung Exynos 990 (1) |
2 | Generation | 4 |
Sandy Bridge H | Architecture | Exynos M5/Cortex-A76/-A55 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-2620M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2620M is 2.70 GHz (3.40 GHz) while the Samsung Exynos 990 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Samsung Exynos 990 is at 2.73 GHz. |
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Intel Core i7-2620M | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.70 GHz (3.40 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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Intel Core i7-2620M | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
-- | AI hardware | Samsung AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | 2 NPU cores @ 15 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core i7-2620M or Samsung Exynos 990 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 1 |
32 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 1 |
12 | Compute units | 11 |
96 | Shader | 176 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
10.1 | 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 3000 | GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-2620M can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The Samsung Exynos 990 supports up to 12 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to --. |
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Intel Core i7-2620M | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 | Memory | LPDDR5-2750 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 1.50 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-2620M is 35 W, while the Samsung Exynos 990 has a TDP of --. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-2620M | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-2620M is manufactured in 32 nm and has 4.00 MB cache. The Samsung Exynos 990 is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 3.50 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-2620M | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
32 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA 1023 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2011 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
270 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-2620M
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2620M
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2620M
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2620M
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2620M
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.30 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
ARM Mali-G77 MP11 @ 0.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2620M
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2620M
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2620M
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2620M
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-2620M | Samsung Exynos 990 |
Unknown | Samsung Galaxy S20 Samsung Galaxy S20+ Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |