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.
AMD G Family AMD R
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD GX 3rd Gen. Group AMD RX 1st Gen.
3 Generation 1
AMD GX-217GI Name AMD RX-418GD
 
 

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.
2.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
2 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
1.7 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading No
 
 

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

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

Memory & PCIe

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

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.
15 W TDP up None
None TDP down 12 W
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
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.
-- Release price --
28 nm Technology 28 nm
FP4 Socket FP4
GE217GAAY23KA Part Number RE418GAAY43KA
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Chip design --
Prairie Falcon Excavator+ Architecture Merlin Falcon (Excavator)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
1.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Operating systems
None Virtualization AMD-V, AMD-Vt
Q2/2016 Release date Q4/2015