AMD GX-420GI vs Intel Core i3-6100

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AMD GX-420GI or AMD GX-420GI – 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-420GI features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 0 generation of the AMD G series.
To use the AMD GX-420GI, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
The Intel Core i3-6100 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-6100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
AMD GX-420 Group Intel Core i 6000
0 Generation 6
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD GX-420GI Name Intel Core i3-6100
AMD G Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD GX-420GI has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD GX-420GI is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.2 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-6100 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6100 is 3.7 GHz
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 2x
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.0 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD GX-420GI has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD GX-420GI uses the AMD Radeon R7E, which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-6100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-6100 uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
384 Shaders 192
2014 Release date Q3/2015
0 nm Technology 14 nm
0 Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units 24
0.63 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
3 Generation 9
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
AMD Radeon R7E GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
DDR4-1866 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600
No ECC Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
30.0 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 16 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 51 W watts.
16 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 51 W
90 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD GX-420GI 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 Core i3-6100 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q2/2016 Release date Q3/2015
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
28 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 117 $
Brown Falcon (Excavator) Architecture Skylake S
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
GE420GAAY43KA Part Number --
FP4 Socket LGA 1151
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes