AMD RX-421BD vs Intel Core i3-3115C

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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.
AMD RX-421BD Name Intel Core i3-3115C
AMD R Family Intel Core i3
AMD RX 1st Gen. Group Intel Core i 3000M
1 Generation 3
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.1 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
4x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
8 Execution units --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
3 Generation --
12 Direct X --
2015 Release date --
28 nm Technology --
512 Shaders --
AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Merlin Falcon) GPU name
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.8 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

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

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 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR3-2133, DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1333
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
Yes ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
12 W TDP down None
90 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

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.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
FP4 Socket BGA 1284
AMD-V, AMD-Vt Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Q4/2015 Release date Q3/2013
RE421BAAY43KA Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
28 nm Technology 22 nm
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
-- Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Merlin Falcon (Excavator) Architecture Ivy Bridge H
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX