Samsung Exynos 980 review - Specs and Benchmarks

Specifications of the Samsung Exynos 980 Processor

The Samsung Exynos 980 processor, built on the Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 architecture, delivers advanced performance and efficiency.

Release Date: The serial production of this CPU commenced on Q4/2019.
Technological Process: Manufactured using a state-of-the-art 7 nm process, ensuring optimal power consumption and thermal management.
Base Clock Frequency: Operating at a base clock frequency of 1.80 GHz, this processor is designed for demanding applications and multitasking.
Core Configuration: Equipped with 8 cores, the Samsung Exynos 980 excels in parallel processing capabilities.
Overclocked Speed: For enhanced performance, the CPU can reach an overclocked clock speed of 2.20 GHz.

Considerations for Selection

Before selecting the Samsung Exynos 980, it is essential to verify the following components:

Socket Type: Ensure compatibility with the motherboard's socket type.
RAM Form Factor: Check the form factor of RAM modules to guarantee proper installation.
Power Supply Capacity: Confirm that your power supply can support the CPU's power requirements for optimal performance.

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CPU generation and family

Processor nomenclature, family, group and segment.

Name:	Samsung Exynos 980		Segment:	Mobile
CPU group:		Samsung Exynos 900
Family:	Samsung Exynos		Generation:	9
Predecessor:	--		Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Characteristics affecting directly the performance of the processor. Operating frequency and frequency in turbo mode, overclocking, hypertrading number of cores and threads. The more the better.

Frequency:	1.80 GHz		CPU Cores:	8
Turbo (1 Core):	2.20 GHz		CPU Threads:	8
Hyperthreading:	No		Overclocking:	No
Turbo (8 Cores):	2.20 GHz		Core architecture:	hybrid (big.LITTLE)
A core:	2x Cortex-A77		B core:	6x Cortex-A55
C core:	--

Internal Graphics

The graphics chip allows the processor to perform complex calculation and display tasks. The more memory and the higher the clock frequency, the better.

GPU name:		ARM Mali-G76 MP5
GPU frequency:	0.72 GHz		GPU (Turbo):	0.72 GHz
Generation:	Bifrost 3		DirectX Version:	12
Execution units:	5		Shader:	80
Max. displays:	2		Technology:	7 nm
Release date:	Q3/2018		Max. GPU Memory:	4 GB

Hardware codec support

Technical information that will be of interest to specialists and does not affect the performance of the processor.

h264:		Decode / Encode
JPEG:		Decode / Encode
VP8:		Decode / Encode
VP9:		Decode / Encode
VC-1:		Decode / Encode
AVC:		Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (8 bit):		Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):		Decode / Encode
AV1:		No

Memory & PCIe

The interfaces and standards of RAM that the Samsung Exynos 980 processor supports. The more modern the standard and the larger the memory capacity, the better.

Memory type:	LPDDR4X-1866		Max. Memory:	12 GB
Memory channels:	4		ECC:	No

Encryption

Data encryption standards supported by CPUs

AES-NI:	No

Thermal Management

TDP is the maximum amount of heat generated by the processor. It is used when selecting a cooling system. The higher the TDP, the more heat the cooling system will have to dissipate.

Tjunction max.:	--		TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--		TDP (PL2):	--

Technical details

Key processor parameters. Pay attention to the manufacturing process technology (measured in nanometers), second and third level cache (L2, L3), socket.

L3-Cache:	--		Technology:	8 nm
Architecture:	Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55		Virtualization:	None
Socket:	N/A		Release date:	Q4/2019
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)		L2-Cache:	2.00 MB
Part Number:		--

Devices using this processor

Devices that can use this type of processor, desktop or laptop.

Used in:		Unknown

AnTuTu 8 benchmark

MediaTek Dimensity 800U

MediaTek Dimensity 800U 8x 2.00 GHz (2.40 GHz)

334689

Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G

Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 8x 1.80 GHz (2.20 GHz)

332611

Samsung Exynos 980

Samsung Exynos 980 8x 1.80 GHz (2.20 GHz)

330665

MediaTek Dimensity 700

MediaTek Dimensity 700 8x 2.00 GHz (2.20 GHz)

327806

MediaTek Dimensity 800

MediaTek Dimensity 800 8x 2.00 GHz (2.00 GHz)

321468

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

AMD A8-7150B 4x 1.90 GHz (3.20 GHz)

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AMD A8-7100 4x 1.80 GHz (3.00 GHz)

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Samsung Exynos 980

Samsung Exynos 980 8x 1.80 GHz (2.20 GHz)

260

Intel Core i7-2700K

Intel Core i7-2700K 4x 3.50 GHz (3.90 GHz) HT

259

Intel Core i7-2600K

Intel Core i7-2600K 4x 3.40 GHz (3.80 GHz) HT

259

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