AMD RX-418GD vs AMD A8-5545M

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AMD RX-418GD CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD A8-5545M
AMD RX-418GD AMD A8-5545M

CPU comparison

AMD RX-418GD or AMD A8-5545M - 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 RX-418GD has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD RX-418GD was released in Q4/2015.

The AMD A8-5545M has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD A8-5545M was released in Q2/2013.
AMD R (6) Family AMD A (112)
AMD RX 1st Gen. (6) CPU group AMD A8-5000M (3)
1 Generation 3
Merlin Falcon (Excavator) Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
Mobile Segment Mobile
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

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 1.80 GHz (3.20 GHz) while the AMD A8-5545M has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD A8-5545M is at 1.70 GHz (2.70 GHz).

AMD RX-418GD Characteristic AMD A8-5545M
4 Cores 4
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
1.80 GHz Frequency 1.70 GHz
3.20 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 2.70 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 2.70 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

AMD RX-418GD Characteristic AMD A8-5545M
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The AMD RX-418GD or AMD A8-5545M 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.

AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon) GPU AMD Radeon HD 8510G
0.80 GHz GPU frequency 0.45 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.55 GHz
3 GPU Generation 5
28 nm Technology 32 nm
3 Max. displays 2
6 Compute units 6
384 Shader 384
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory 2 GB
12 DirectX Version 11

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.

AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon) GPU AMD Radeon HD 8510G
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode Codec h264 Decode
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
Decode Codec AVC Decode
Decode Codec VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

The AMD RX-418GD can use up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s. The AMD A8-5545M supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 21.3 GB/s.

AMD RX-418GD Characteristic AMD A8-5545M
DDR4-2400, DDR3-2133 Memory DDR3-1333
Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
38.4 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
Yes ECC No
2.00 MB L2 Cache --
-- L3 Cache 4.00 MB
3.0 PCIe version --
12 PCIe lanes --
11.8 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD RX-418GD is 35 W, while the AMD A8-5545M has a TDP of 19 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

AMD RX-418GD Characteristic AMD A8-5545M
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 19 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
12 W TDP down --
90 °C Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD RX-418GD is manufactured in 28 nm and has 2.00 MB cache. The AMD A8-5545M is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 4.00 MB cache.

AMD RX-418GD Characteristic AMD A8-5545M
28 nm Technology 32 nm
Unknown 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
FP4 Socket FP2
AMD-V, AMD-Vt Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI Yes
Operating systems
Q4/2015 Release date Q2/2013
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iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
AMD RX-418GD AMD RX-418GD
AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon) @ 0.80 GHz
610 (100%)
AMD A8-5545M AMD A8-5545M
AMD Radeon HD 8510G @ 0.55 GHz
425 (70%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD RX-418GD AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD A8-5545M AMD A8-5545M
4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz
288 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD RX-418GD AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD A8-5545M AMD A8-5545M
4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz
786 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD RX-418GD AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD A8-5545M AMD A8-5545M
4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz
2488 (100%)

Devices using this processor

AMD RX-418GD AMD A8-5545M
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