Samsung Exynos 990 | Apple A7 | |
CPU comparisonSamsung Exynos 990 or Apple A7 - 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 990 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.73 GHz. Up to 12 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Samsung Exynos 990 was released in Q1/2020. The Apple A7 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 1 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The Apple A7 was released in Q3/2013. |
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Samsung Exynos (47) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Samsung Exynos 990 (1) | CPU group | Apple A7 (1) |
4 | Generation | 7 |
Exynos M5/Cortex-A76/-A55 | Architecture | A7 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A6 |
-- | Successor | Apple A8 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Samsung Exynos 990 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.73 GHz. The Apple A7 has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.40 GHz. |
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Samsung Exynos 990 | Characteristic | Apple A7 |
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.73 GHz 2x Exynos M5 |
A-Core | 1.40 GHz 2x Cyclone |
2.50 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
B-Core | -- |
2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
C-Core | -- |
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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Samsung Exynos 990 | Characteristic | Apple A7 |
Samsung AI engine | AI hardware | -- |
2 NPU cores @ 15 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | 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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ARM Mali-G77 MP11 | GPU | PowerVR G6430 |
0.80 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Vallhall 1 | GPU Generation | -- |
7 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 2 |
11 | Compute units | 16 |
176 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | 10 |
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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ARM Mali-G77 MP11 | GPU | PowerVR G6430 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Samsung Exynos 990 supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Apple A7 can connect up to 1 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. |
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Samsung Exynos 990 | Characteristic | Apple A7 |
LPDDR5-2750 | Memory | LPDDR3-1333 |
12 GB | Max. Memory | 1 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
-- | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.50 MB | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Samsung Exynos 990 has a TDP of --, that of the Apple A7 is --. |
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Samsung Exynos 990 | Characteristic | Apple A7 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Samsung Exynos 990 has a 3.50 MB cache, while the Apple A7 cache has a total of 5.00 MB. |
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Samsung Exynos 990 | Characteristic | Apple A7 |
7 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | iOS |
Q1/2020 | Release date | Q3/2013 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Samsung Exynos 990
ARM Mali-G77 MP11 @ 0.80 GHz |
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Apple A7
PowerVR G6430 @ 0.45 GHz |
Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
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Apple A7
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Samsung Exynos 990 | Apple A7 |
Samsung Galaxy S20 Samsung Galaxy S20+ Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
Apple iPhone 6 Apple iPhone 6 Plus Apple iPad Mini 4 Apple TV HD Apple HomePod Apple iPod touch (6. Gen) |