AMD GX-217GI vs AMD RX-418GD

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AMD GX-217GI or AMD GX-217GI – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD GX-217GI features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD G series.
To use the AMD GX-217GI, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
The AMD RX-418GD features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD R series.
To use the AMD RX-418GD, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
3 Generation 1
AMD GX 3rd Gen. Group AMD RX 1st Gen.
AMD GX-217GI Name AMD RX-418GD
AMD G Family AMD R
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD GX-217GI has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD GX-217GI is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.0 GHz.
The AMD RX-418GD has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD RX-418GD is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
No Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 4x
2 Threads 4
2.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.7 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD GX-217GI has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD GX-217GI uses the AMD Radeon R6E, which has 256 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD RX-418GD has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD RX-418GD uses the AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
256 Shaders 384
0 Generation 3
2015 Release date 2015
-- GPU (Turbo) --
0 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
0.76 GHz GPU frequency 0.8 GHz
AMD Radeon R6E GPU name AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon)
4 Execution units 6
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0 nm Technology 28 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

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

Memory & PCIe

pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1600, DDR4-1600 Memory type DDR3-2133, DDR4-2400
No ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth --
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 12 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
None TDP down 12 W
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
15 W TDP up None
12 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD GX-217GI is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD RX-418GD is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2016 Release date Q4/2015
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
None Virtualization AMD-V, AMD-Vt
Operating systems
GE217GAAY23KA Part Number RE418GAAY43KA
1.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
FP4 Socket FP4
Prairie Falcon Excavator+ Architecture Merlin Falcon (Excavator)
-- Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
28 nm Technology 28 nm
-- Chip design --