AMD RX-216GD vs AMD A6-3670K

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AMD RX-216GD or AMD RX-216GD – 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 RX-216GD features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD R series.
To use the AMD RX-216GD, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
The AMD A6-3670K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A6-3670K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM1 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
1 Generation 1
AMD RX-216GD Name AMD A6-3670K
AMD R Family AMD A
AMD RX 1st Gen. Group AMD A6-3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD RX-216GD has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD RX-216GD is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The AMD A6-3670K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-3670K is 2.7 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 4x
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
1.6 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading No
2 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD RX-216GD has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD RX-216GD uses the AMD Radeon R5 - 256 (Merlin Falcon), 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 A6-3670K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-3670K uses the AMD Radeon HD 6530D, which has 320 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
3 Generation 3
-- Max. displays --
28 nm Technology 32 nm
12 Direct X 11
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
AMD Radeon R5 - 256 (Merlin Falcon) GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6530D
4 Execution units 5
0.8 GHz GPU frequency 0.44 GHz
256 Shaders 320
Q1/2014 Release date Q4/2010
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 100 W watts.
12 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 100 W
90 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD RX-216GD 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 A6-3670K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
-- Release price 60 $
-- Chip design --
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
28 nm Technology 32 nm
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Merlin Falcon (Excavator) Architecture Llano (K10)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
AMD-V, AMD-Vt Virtualization AMD-V
RE216GAAY23KA Part Number --
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
FP4 Socket FM1
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q4/2015 Release date Q4/2011