SamsungEntry-level / agingMobile/Embedded

Samsung Exynos 980

Explore Samsung Exynos 980 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-21
4.6/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

Samsung Exynos 980 is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 8 cores and 8 threads. Its base clock is 2.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 4584 and a single-thread rating of 1871.

CPU Mark4,584
9 samples
Single Thread1,871
Overall rank#2,677
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
4.6Entry-level / aging

Samsung Exynos 980 is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 8 cores and 8 threads. Its base clock is 2.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 4584 and a single-thread rating of 1871.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Samsung Exynos 980 is a Mobile/Embedded released in 2023. Recorded specifications include 8 cores and 8 threads, a 4,584 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 4,584 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,871 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

Verify the system memory type, real power limits and cooling capacity.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Samsung Exynos 980 specifications?

The main recorded details are 8 cores and 8 threads, a 4,584 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Samsung Exynos 980 good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Samsung Exynos 980?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the Samsung Exynos 980 use?

A structured TDP value is not currently available. Check the manufacturer specification and device power limits.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Mediatek MT6853MediaTek4,611 points
03Samsung Exynos 980This CPU4,584 points
04Mediatek Dimensity 7025 (MT6855)MediaTek4,583 points
05Samsung s5e8535Samsung4,567 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Samsung s5e8535Samsung1,990 points
03Samsung Exynos 980This CPU1,871 points
04Mediatek Dimensity 7025 (MT6855)MediaTek1,863 points
05Mediatek MT6853MediaTek1,612 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

Not enough data for this comparison.

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-21

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
72,480.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
3,491.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
1,635.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
10.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
7,463.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
21,856.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
238.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
12,187.00

Core specifications

BrandSamsung
CategoryMobile/Embedded
Release year2023
Socket—
Cores / threads8 / 8
Base clock2.20 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP—
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.