AMD RX-418GD vs Apple A5

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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AMD RX-418GD or AMD RX-418GD – 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-418GD features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD R series.
To use the AMD RX-418GD, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
The Apple A5 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Apple A series series.
AMD RX-418GD Name Apple A5
AMD RX 1st Gen. Group Apple A5/A5X
AMD R Family Apple A series
1 Generation 5
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD RX-418GD has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD RX-418GD is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The Apple A5 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Apple A5 is 1.0 GHz
4x Cores 2x Cortex-A9
4 CPU Cores 2
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
1.8 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD RX-418GD has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD RX-418GD uses the AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Apple A5 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple A5 uses the PowerVR SGX543MP2 (2 Cores), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
3 Generation --
0.8 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) --
28 nm Technology 32 nm
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
2015 Release date Q1/2012
-- Max. displays --
12 Direct X 10
AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon) GPU name PowerVR SGX543MP2 (2 Cores)
6 Execution units 4
384 Shaders 32
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 6.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-2133, DDR4-2400 Memory type LPDDR2-800
Yes ECC No
-- Bandwidth 6.4 GB/s
0 bytes Max. Memory 1.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 None
90 °C Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
 
 

Technical details

The AMD RX-418GD 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 Apple A5 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
-- Chip design Chiplet
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Operating systems iOS
FP4 Socket
28 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv7-A32 (32 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Merlin Falcon (Excavator) Architecture A5
AMD-V, AMD-Vt Virtualization None
Q4/2015 Release date Q1/2011
-- Release price --
2.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
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