Intel Core i7-8700B | Samsung Exynos 990 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-8700B and the Samsung Exynos 990 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-8700B 6 core processor released in Q2/2018 with the Samsung Exynos 990 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2020. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | 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 |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-8700B is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz (4.60 GHz). The processor can compute 12 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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Intel Core i7-8700B | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz (4.60 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 i7-8700B | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
-- | AI hardware | Samsung AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | 2 NPU cores @ 15 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
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 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 & PCIeUp to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-8700B, while the Samsung Exynos 990 supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-8700B | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR5-2750 |
64 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 |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-8700B has a TDP of 65 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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Intel Core i7-8700B | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-8700B has 12.00 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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Intel Core i7-8700B | 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 | -- |
BGA 1440 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q2/2018 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
340 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700B
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
ARM Mali-G77 MP11 @ 0.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-8700B | Samsung Exynos 990 |
Apple Mac mini (2018) | Samsung Galaxy S20 Samsung Galaxy S20+ Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |