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.
3 Generation 1
AMD GX-217GI Name AMD RX-418GD
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD GX 3rd Gen. Group AMD RX 1st Gen.
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.
normal Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
1.7 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
2 Threads 4
 
 

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.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
4 Execution units 6
2015 Release date 2015
0 Direct X 12
0 nm Technology 28 nm
0.76 GHz GPU frequency 0.8 GHz
256 Shaders 384
AMD Radeon R6E GPU name AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon)
0 Generation 3
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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

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
12 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
15 W TDP up None
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

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
None Virtualization AMD-V, AMD-Vt
FP4 Socket FP4
Operating systems
-- Chip design --
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Q2/2016 Release date Q4/2015
-- Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
28 nm Technology 28 nm
Prairie Falcon Excavator+ Architecture Merlin Falcon (Excavator)
GE217GAAY23KA Part Number RE418GAAY43KA
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
1.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB