AMD RX-216TD vs AMD A8-5500B

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AMD RX-216TD or AMD RX-216TD – 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-216TD 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-216TD, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
The AMD A8-5500B features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-5500B, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
AMD R Family AMD A
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD RX-216TD Name AMD A8-5500B
AMD RX 1st Gen. Group AMD A8-5000
1 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD RX-216TD has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD RX-216TD is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The AMD A8-5500B has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-5500B is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
2x Cores 4x
None None 3.7 GHz
1.6 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 4
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD RX-216TD does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD A8-5500B has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-5500B uses the AMD Radeon HD 7560D, 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.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Release date Q3/2012
-- Execution units 4
-- Direct X 11
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 256
GPU name AMD Radeon HD 7560D
-- GPU frequency 0.76 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Generation 4
-- Technology 32 nm
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

Yes AES-NI Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
-- Bandwidth --
DDR3-1600, DDR4-1600 Memory type DDR3-1866
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

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 65 W watts.
12 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
90 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD RX-216TD 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 A8-5500B is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2015 Release date Q4/2012
FP4 Socket FM2
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
RE216GAAY23KA Part Number --
Merlin Falcon (Excavator) Architecture Trinity (Piledriver)
AMD-V, AMD-Vt Virtualization AMD-V
-- Release price --
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
-- Chip design --
28 nm Technology 32 nm