AMD RX-216GD vs Intel Xeon D-1736

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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 Intel Xeon D-1736 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1736, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2227 socket.
AMD R Family Intel Xeon D
AMD RX 1st Gen. Group Intel Xeon D-1700
1 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD RX-216GD Name Intel Xeon D-1736
 
 

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 Intel Xeon D-1736 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1736 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2 Threads 16
1.6 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
None None 2.5 GHz
2x Cores 8x Sunny Cove
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 8
 
 

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 Intel Xeon D-1736 does not have integrated graphics.
3 Generation --
Q1/2014 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders --
28 nm Technology --
4 Execution units --
AMD Radeon R5 - 256 (Merlin Falcon) GPU name
0.8 GHz GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
12 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1600, DDR4-1600 Memory type DDR4-2933
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 256.0 GB
 
 

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 55 W watts.
90 °C Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
12 W TDP down None
 
 

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 Intel Xeon D-1736 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
AMD-V, AMD-Vt Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Q4/2015 Release date Q1/2022
RE216GAAY23KA Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
28 nm Technology 10 nm
1.0 MB L2-Cache 15.0 MB
-- Chip design Monolithic
Merlin Falcon (Excavator) Architecture Ice Lake
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
FP4 Socket BGA 2227
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price 629 $