AMD RX-421BD | Intel Core M-5Y10c | |
CPU comparisonAMD RX-421BD or Intel Core M-5Y10c - 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-421BD has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD RX-421BD was released in Q4/2015. The Intel Core M-5Y10c has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core M-5Y10c was released in Q4/2014. |
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AMD R (6) | Family | Intel Core M (16) |
AMD RX 1st Gen. (6) | CPU group | Intel Core M 5 (7) |
1 | Generation | 5 |
Merlin Falcon (Excavator) | Architecture | Broadwell Y |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
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-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD RX-421BD has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD RX-421BD is 2.10 GHz (3.40 GHz) while the Intel Core M-5Y10c has 2 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core M-5Y10c is at 0.80 GHz (2.00 GHz). |
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AMD RX-421BD | Characteristic | Intel Core M-5Y10c |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.10 GHz | Frequency | 0.80 GHz |
3.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.00 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 1.60 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe AMD RX-421BD or Intel Core M-5Y10c 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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AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Merlin Falcon) | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 5300 |
0.80 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.80 GHz |
3 | GPU Generation | 8 |
28 | Technology | 14 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
8 | Compute units | 24 |
512 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 16 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 11.2 |
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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AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Merlin Falcon) | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 5300 |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD RX-421BD can use up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s. The Intel Core M-5Y10c supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 25.6 GB/s. |
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AMD RX-421BD | Characteristic | Intel Core M-5Y10c |
DDR4-2400, DDR3-2133 | Memory | DDR3L-1600 |
Max. Memory | 16 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
12 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
11.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 6.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD RX-421BD is 35 W, while the Intel Core M-5Y10c has a TDP of 4.5 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD RX-421BD | Characteristic | Intel Core M-5Y10c |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 4.5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
12 W | TDP down | -- |
90 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD RX-421BD is manufactured in 28 nm and has 2.00 MB cache. The Intel Core M-5Y10c is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 4.00 MB cache. |
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AMD RX-421BD | Characteristic | Intel Core M-5Y10c |
28 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
FP4 | Socket | BGA 1234 |
AMD-V, AMD-Vt | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
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Q4/2015 | Release date | Q4/2014 |
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AMD RX-421BD
AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Merlin Falcon) @ 0.80 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y10c
Intel HD Graphics 5300 @ 0.80 GHz |
AMD RX-421BD
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y10c
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD RX-421BD
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y10c
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
AMD RX-421BD
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y10c
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD RX-421BD
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y10c
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
AMD RX-421BD
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y10c
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD RX-421BD
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y10c
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
AMD RX-421BD
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y10c
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
AMD RX-421BD
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y10c
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD RX-421BD
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y10c
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD RX-421BD | Intel Core M-5Y10c |
Unknown | Unknown |