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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 Intel Xeon Silver 4210 features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Silver series. To use the Intel Xeon Silver 4210, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket. |
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AMD G | Family | Intel Xeon Silver |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD GX-217GI | Name | Intel Xeon Silver 4210 |
AMD GX 3rd Gen. | Group | Intel Xeon Silver 4200 |
3 | Generation | 2 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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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 Intel Xeon Silver 4210 has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Silver 4210 is 2.2 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. |
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2x | Cores | 10x |
1.7 GHz | Frequency | 2.2 GHz |
2 | CPU Cores | 10 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking | No |
2 | Threads | 20 |
2.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 3.2 GHz |
Internal Graphics |
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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 Intel Xeon Silver 4210 does not have integrated graphics. |
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-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
2015 | Release date | -- |
4 | Execution units | -- |
0 | Direct X | -- |
-- | Max. displays | -- |
256 | Shaders | -- |
AMD Radeon R6E | GPU name | |
0.76 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
0 | Generation | -- |
0 nm | Technology | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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-- | AI specifications | -- |
-- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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.
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No | VP8 | -- |
No | VP9 | -- |
No | AVC | -- |
No | h264 | -- |
No | JPEG | -- |
No | VC-1 | -- |
No | AV1 | -- |
No | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
No | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
0 bytes | Max. Memory | 1.0 TB |
-- | Bandwidth | 115.2 GB/s |
DDR3-1600, DDR4-1600 | Memory type | DDR4-2400 |
pci | PCIe | pci |
2 | Memory channels | 6 |
No | ECC | Yes |
Thermal Management |
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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 85 W watts. |
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15 W | TDP up | None |
12 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 85 W |
-- | Tjunction max | -- |
Technical details |
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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 Intel Xeon Silver 4210 is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 13.8 MB cache. |
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Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
Q2/2016 | Release date | Q2/2019 |
FP4 | Socket | LGA 3647 |
1.0 MB | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
0 bytes | L3-Cache | 13.8 MB |
Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux | |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
GE217GAAY23KA | Part Number | -- |
Prairie Falcon Excavator+ | Architecture | Cascade Lake |
None | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
-- | Release price | 505 $ |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
-- | Chip design | Monolithic |
28 nm | Technology | 14 nm |