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AMD RX-421BD or AMD RX-421BD – 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-421BD 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-421BD, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket. The Intel Core i3-3115C features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series. To use the Intel Core i3-3115C, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1284 socket. |
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AMD R | Family | Intel Core i3 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
AMD RX-421BD | Name | Intel Core i3-3115C |
AMD RX 1st Gen. | Group | Intel Core i 3000M |
1 | Generation | 3 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The AMD RX-421BD has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD RX-421BD is 2.1 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz. The Intel Core i3-3115C has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3115C is 2.5 GHz |
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4x | Cores | 2x |
2.1 GHz | Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
4 | CPU Cores | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking | No |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | None |
Internal Graphics |
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The AMD RX-421BD has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD RX-421BD uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Merlin Falcon), which has 512 texture shaders and 8 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. The Intel Core i3-3115C does not have integrated graphics. |
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-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
2015 | Release date | -- |
8 | Execution units | -- |
12 | Direct X | -- |
-- | Max. displays | -- |
512 | Shaders | -- |
AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Merlin Falcon) | GPU name | |
0.8 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
2.0 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
3 | Generation | -- |
28 nm | Technology | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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-- | AI specifications | -- |
-- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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.
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No | VP8 | -- |
No | VP9 | -- |
No | AVC | -- |
Decode / Encode | h264 | -- |
Decode | JPEG | -- |
No | VC-1 | -- |
No | AV1 | -- |
Decode | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
No | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
0 bytes | Max. Memory | 32.0 GB |
-- | Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
DDR3-2133, DDR4-2400 | Memory type | DDR3-1333 |
pci | PCIe | pci |
2 | Memory channels | 2 |
Yes | ECC | No |
Thermal Management |
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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. The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 W watts. |
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12 W | TDP down | None |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 25 W |
90 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
Technical details |
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The AMD RX-421BD 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 Intel Core i3-3115C is manufactured using a 22 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache. |
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Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
Q4/2015 | Release date | Q3/2013 |
FP4 | Socket | BGA 1284 |
2.0 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) |
RE421BAAY43KA | Part Number | -- |
Merlin Falcon (Excavator) | Architecture | Ivy Bridge H |
AMD-V, AMD-Vt | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
-- | Release price | -- |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
-- | Chip design | Monolithic |
28 nm | Technology | 22 nm |