Intel Xeon D-1523N vs AMD GX-420MC

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Intel Xeon D-1523N CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD GX-420MC
Intel Xeon D-1523N AMD GX-420MC

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon D-1523N and the AMD GX-420MC and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Xeon D-1523N 4 core processor released in Q3/2017 with the AMD GX-420MC which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2016.
Intel Xeon D (79) Family AMD G (38)
Intel Xeon D-1500 (22) CPU group AMD G-Series 2nd Gen (11)
1 Generation 2
Broadwell Architecture Temash (Jaguar+)
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-1523N is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.00 GHz (2.60 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The AMD GX-420MC clocks with 2.00 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.

Intel Xeon D-1523N Characteristic AMD GX-420MC
4 Cores 4
8 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
2.00 GHz Frequency 2.00 GHz
2.60 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
2.20 GHz 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 Xeon D-1523N Characteristic AMD GX-420MC
-- 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.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

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.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon D-1523N, while the AMD GX-420MC supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s enabled.

Intel Xeon D-1523N Characteristic AMD GX-420MC
DDR4-2400 Memory DDR3-1600
128 GB Max. Memory 16 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 1 (Single Channel)
38.4 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 12.8 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
6.00 MB L2 Cache 2.00 MB
-- L3 Cache --
3.0 PCIe version 2.0
32 PCIe lanes 8
31.5 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 4.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

The Intel Xeon D-1523N has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP of the AMD GX-420MC is 17.5 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Xeon D-1523N Characteristic AMD GX-420MC
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17.5 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. 90 °C

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-1523N has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD GX-420MC is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm.

Intel Xeon D-1523N Characteristic AMD GX-420MC
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 1667 Socket FT3
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q3/2017 Release date Q2/2016
274 $ Release price --
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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 Xeon D-1523N Intel Xeon D-1523N
4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD GX-420MC AMD GX-420MC
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
245 (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.
Intel Xeon D-1523N Intel Xeon D-1523N
4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD GX-420MC AMD GX-420MC
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
675 (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.
Intel Xeon D-1523N Intel Xeon D-1523N
4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD GX-420MC AMD GX-420MC
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
1620 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Xeon D-1523N AMD GX-420MC
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