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Samsung Exynos 9820 | Samsung Exynos 990 | |
CPU comparisonSamsung Exynos 9820 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 Samsung Exynos 9820 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.70 GHz. Up to 12 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Samsung Exynos 9820 was released in Q1/2019. 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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Samsung Exynos | Family | Samsung Exynos |
Samsung Exynos 9820 | CPU group | Samsung Exynos 990 |
3 | Generation | 4 |
Exynos M4/Cortex-A75/-A55 | Architecture | Exynos M5/Cortex-A76/-A55 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Samsung Exynos 9820 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.70 GHz. The Samsung Exynos 990 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.30 GHz. |
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8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.70 GHz 2x Exynos M4 |
A-Core | 2.73 GHz 2x Exynos M5 |
2.30 GHz 2x Cortex-A75 |
B-Core | 2.50 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
1.90 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
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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-- | AI hardware | Samsung AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | 2 NPU cores @ 15 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe 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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ARM Mali-G76 MP12 | GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
0.70 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz |
GPU (Turbo) | ||
Bifrost 3 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 1 |
7 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 1 |
12 | Compute units | 11 |
192 | Shader | 176 |
4 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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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 / Encode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Samsung Exynos 9820 supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Samsung Exynos 990 can connect up to 12 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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LPDDR4X-1866 | Memory | LPDDR5-2750 |
12 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
-- | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
1.50 MB | L2 Cache | 1.50 MB |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
PCIe version | ||
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Samsung Exynos 9820 has a TDP of --, that of the Samsung Exynos 990 is --. |
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-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Samsung Exynos 9820 has a 3.50 MB cache, while the Samsung Exynos 990 cache has a total of 3.50 MB. |
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8 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Unknown |
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) |
ISA extensions | ||
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2019 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Samsung Exynos 9820
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 9820
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 9820
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 9820
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 9820
ARM Mali-G76 MP12 @ 0.70 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
ARM Mali-G77 MP11 @ 0.80 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 9820
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 9820
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 9820
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Samsung Exynos 9820 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
Samsung Galaxy S10 Samsung Galaxy S10+ |
Samsung Galaxy S20 Samsung Galaxy S20+ Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |