AMD RX-216TD vs AMD Ryzen 5 5500U

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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 Ryzen 5 5500U features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
AMD R Family AMD Ryzen 5
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD RX-216TD Name AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
AMD RX 1st Gen. Group AMD Ryzen 5000U
1 Generation 4
 
 

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 Ryzen 5 5500U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2x Cores 6x
None None 3.4 GHz
1.6 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
2 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 12
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD RX-216TD does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U uses the AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir), which has 448 texture shaders
and 7 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Release date Q1/2020
-- Execution units 7
-- Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 448
GPU name AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir)
-- GPU frequency 1.8 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Generation 9
-- Technology 7 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 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR3-1600, DDR4-1600 Memory type DDR4-3200
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

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.
12 W TDP down 10 W
None TDP up 25 W
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
90 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

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 Ryzen 5 5500U is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2015 Release date Q1/2021
FP4 Socket FP6
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
RE216GAAY23KA Part Number --
Merlin Falcon (Excavator) Architecture Lucienne (Zen 2)
AMD-V, AMD-Vt Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
-- Release price --
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
-- Chip design Chiplet
28 nm Technology 7 nm