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.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
1 Generation 2
AMD R Family AMD A
AMD RX 1st Gen. Group AMD A8-5000
AMD RX-216TD Name AMD A8-5500B
 
 

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.
2 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
None None 3.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
1.6 GHz Frequency 3.2 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.
-- Generation 4
-- Shaders 256
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU frequency 0.76 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Execution units 4
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Direct X 11
-- Technology 32 nm
GPU name AMD Radeon HD 7560D
-- Release date Q3/2012
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1600, DDR4-1600 Memory type DDR3-1866
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
-- 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
90 °C Tjunction max --
12 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

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.
RE216GAAY23KA Part Number --
FP4 Socket FM2
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Chip design --
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
AMD-V, AMD-Vt Virtualization AMD-V
Merlin Falcon (Excavator) Architecture Trinity (Piledriver)
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
28 nm Technology 32 nm
Q4/2015 Release date Q4/2012