AMD Ryzen 3 5425C vs AMD RX-216GD

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AMD Ryzen 3 5425C or AMD Ryzen 3 5425C – 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 Ryzen 3 5425C features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 5425C, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
The AMD RX-216GD 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-216GD, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
4 Generation 1
AMD Ryzen 3 Family AMD R
AMD Ryzen 5000C Group AMD RX 1st Gen.
AMD Ryzen 3 5425C Name AMD RX-216GD
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 3 5425C has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 5425C is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The AMD RX-216GD has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD RX-216GD is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
4 CPU Cores 2
8 Threads 2
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.0 GHz
2.7 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
4x Zen 3 Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 5425C has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 5425C uses the AMD Radeon Vega 6 Graphics, 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 AMD RX-216GD has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD RX-216GD uses the AMD Radeon R5 - 256 (Merlin Falcon), which has 256 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
8 Generation 3
Q1/2018 Release date Q1/2014
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units 4
384 Shaders 256
-- GPU (Turbo) --
1.5 GHz GPU frequency 0.8 GHz
14 nm Technology 28 nm
AMD Radeon Vega 6 Graphics GPU name AMD Radeon R5 - 256 (Merlin Falcon)
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-4266 Memory type DDR3-1600, DDR4-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
95 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
None TDP down 12 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 3 5425C is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD RX-216GD is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
Q3/2022 Release date Q4/2015
Barcelo (Zen 3) Architecture Merlin Falcon (Excavator)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, AMD-Vt
Chiplet Chip design --
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
7 nm Technology 28 nm
FP6 Socket FP4
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number RE216GAAY23KA
-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
2.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB