AMD RX-216GD vs MediaTek MT6735

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

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.
Mobile Segment --
AMD RX 1st Gen. Group
AMD R Family
1 Generation --
AMD RX-216GD Name MediaTek MT6735
 
 

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.
No Overclocking No
1.6 GHz Frequency None
2 CPU Cores --
2x Cores None
normal Core architecture --
No Hyperthreading No
2 Threads --
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

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 MediaTek MT6735 does not have integrated graphics.
12 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
4 Execution units --
3 Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2014 Release date --
AMD Radeon R5 - 256 (Merlin Falcon) GPU name
256 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
28 nm Technology --
0.8 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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

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.
90 °C Tjunction max --
12 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 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.
RE216GAAY23KA Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Chip design --
-- Release price --
Operating systems
AMD-V, AMD-Vt Virtualization
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q4/2015 Release date --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
FP4 Socket
Merlin Falcon (Excavator) Architecture --
28 nm Technology --
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions