AMD GX-416RA | AMD RX-421BD | |
CPU comparisonAMD GX-416RA or AMD RX-421BD - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD GX-416RA has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.60 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 1 memory channels. The AMD GX-416RA was released in Q2/2013. The AMD RX-421BD has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD RX-421BD was released in Q4/2015. |
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AMD G (38) | Family | AMD R (6) |
AMD G-Series 1st Gen (9) | CPU group | AMD RX 1st Gen. (6) |
1 | Generation | 1 |
Temash (Jaguar) | Architecture | Merlin Falcon (Excavator) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD GX-416RA has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD GX-416RA is 1.60 GHz while the AMD RX-421BD has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD RX-421BD is at 2.10 GHz (3.40 GHz). |
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AMD GX-416RA | Characteristic | AMD RX-421BD |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
1.60 GHz | Frequency | 2.10 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.40 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD GX-416RA or AMD RX-421BD has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Merlin Falcon) |
GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 3 |
Technology | 28 | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 8 |
-- | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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 iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Merlin Falcon) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD GX-416RA can use up to 16 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 12.8 GB/s. The AMD RX-421BD supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 38.4 GB/s. |
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AMD GX-416RA | Characteristic | AMD RX-421BD |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR4-2400, DDR3-2133 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
8 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
4.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD GX-416RA is 15 W, while the AMD RX-421BD has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD GX-416RA | Characteristic | AMD RX-421BD |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 12 W |
90 °C | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD GX-416RA is manufactured in 28 nm and has 2.00 MB cache. The AMD RX-421BD is manufactured in 28 nm and has a 2.00 MB cache. |
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AMD GX-416RA | Characteristic | AMD RX-421BD |
28 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
FT3 | Socket | FP4 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vt |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q2/2013 | Release date | Q4/2015 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD GX-416RA
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD RX-421BD
AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Merlin Falcon) @ 0.80 GHz |
AMD GX-416RA
4C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
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AMD RX-421BD
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD GX-416RA | AMD RX-421BD |
Unknown | Unknown |