AMD RX-216GD vs AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

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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 Ryzen 7 7700X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM5 (LGA 1718) socket.
AMD RX 1st Gen. Group AMD Ryzen 7000
1 Generation 6
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD RX-216GD Name AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
AMD R Family AMD Ryzen 7
 
 

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 Ryzen 7 7700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is 4.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2 Threads 16
2x Cores 8x
2 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.4 GHz
1.6 GHz Frequency 4.5 GHz
None None 5.2 GHz
 
 

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 Ryzen 7 7700X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X uses the AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael), which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
256 Shaders 128
Q1/2014 Release date Q3/2022
28 nm Technology 5 nm
12 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
4 Execution units 2
0.8 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
3 Generation 9
-- GPU (Turbo) 2.2 GHz
AMD Radeon R5 - 256 (Merlin Falcon) GPU name AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael)
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600, DDR4-1600 Memory type DDR5-5200
Yes ECC Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 83.2 GB/s
 
 

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 105 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 142 W
12 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
90 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

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 Ryzen 7 7700X is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Q4/2015 Release date Q4/2022
AMD-V, AMD-Vt Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2, AVX512
28 nm Technology 5 nm
-- Chip design Chiplet
-- Release price 399 $
Merlin Falcon (Excavator) Architecture Raphael (Zen 4)
0 bytes L3-Cache 32.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
RE216GAAY23KA Part Number 100-100000591WOF
FP4 Socket AM5 (LGA 1718)
1.0 MB L2-Cache 8.0 MB