Intel Core i3-7130U vs AMD GX-216HC

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Intel Core i3-7130U CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD GX-216HC
Intel Core i3-7130U AMD GX-216HC

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-7130U and the AMD GX-216HC and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core i3-7130U 2 core processor released in Q2/2017 with the AMD GX-216HC which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2014.
Intel Core i3 (205) Family AMD G (38)
Intel Core i 7000U (18) CPU group AMD G-Series 2nd Gen (11)
7 Generation 2
Kaby Lake U Architecture Temash (Jaguar+)
Notebook Segment Notebook
-- Predecessor --
Intel Core i3-8130U Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-7130U is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.70 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD GX-216HC clocks with 1.60 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.

Intel Core i3-7130U Characteristic AMD GX-216HC
2 Cores 2
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
2.70 GHz Frequency 1.60 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

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.

Intel Core i3-7130U Characteristic AMD GX-216HC
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

Intel HD Graphics 620 GPU AMD Radeon HD 8210
0.30 GHz GPU frequency 0.30 GHz
1.00 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
9.5 GPU Generation 5
14 nm Technology 28 nm
3 Max. displays 2
24 Compute units 2
192 Shader 128
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
32 GB Max. GPU Memory 2 GB
12 DirectX Version 11.1

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.

Intel HD Graphics 620 GPU AMD Radeon HD 8210
Decode / Encode Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode Codec h264 Decode
Decode / Encode Codec VP9 No
Decode / Encode Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
Decode / Encode Codec AVC Decode
Decode Codec VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

Up to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i3-7130U, while the AMD GX-216HC supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 8.6 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core i3-7130U Characteristic AMD GX-216HC
LPDDR3-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 Memory DDR3-1066
32 GB Max. Memory 16 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 1 (Single Channel)
34.1 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 8.6 GB/s
No ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache 1.00 MB
3.00 MB L3 Cache --
3.0 PCIe version 2.0
12 PCIe lanes 8
11.8 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 4.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

The Intel Core i3-7130U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the AMD GX-216HC is 10 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core i3-7130U Characteristic AMD GX-216HC
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
7.5 W TDP down --
100 °C Tjunction max. 105 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-7130U has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD GX-216HC is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm.

Intel Core i3-7130U Characteristic AMD GX-216HC
14 nm Technology 28 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
BGA 1356 Socket FT3
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q2/2017 Release date Q2/2014
281 $ Release price --
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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.
Intel Core i3-7130U Intel Core i3-7130U
Intel HD Graphics 620 @ 1.00 GHz
384 (100%)
AMD GX-216HC AMD GX-216HC
AMD Radeon HD 8210 @ 0.30 GHz
77 (20%)

Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
Intel Core i3-7130U Intel Core i3-7130U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz
924 (100%)
AMD GX-216HC AMD GX-216HC
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz
0 (0%)

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
Intel Core i3-7130U Intel Core i3-7130U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz
1778 (100%)
AMD GX-216HC AMD GX-216HC
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz
0 (0%)

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.
Intel Core i3-7130U Intel Core i3-7130U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz
684 (100%)
AMD GX-216HC AMD GX-216HC
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz
0 (0%)

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.
Intel Core i3-7130U Intel Core i3-7130U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz
1477 (100%)
AMD GX-216HC AMD GX-216HC
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz
0 (0%)

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.
Intel Core i3-7130U Intel Core i3-7130U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz
3000 (100%)
AMD GX-216HC AMD GX-216HC
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i3-7130U Intel Core i3-7130U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz
112 (100%)
AMD GX-216HC AMD GX-216HC
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i3-7130U Intel Core i3-7130U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz
285 (100%)
AMD GX-216HC AMD GX-216HC
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core i3-7130U AMD GX-216HC
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