Intel Xeon D-2161I | AMD RX-216GD | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon D-2161I or AMD RX-216GD - 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 Intel Xeon D-2161I has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. Up to 512 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Xeon D-2161I was released in Q1/2018. The AMD RX-216GD has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD RX-216GD was released in Q4/2015. |
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Intel Xeon D (79) | Family | AMD R (6) |
Intel Xeon D-2100 (13) | CPU group | AMD RX 1st Gen. (6) |
2 | Generation | 1 |
Skylake | Architecture | Merlin Falcon (Excavator) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon D-2161I has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2161I is 2.20 GHz (3.00 GHz) while the AMD RX-216GD has 2 CPU cores and 2 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD RX-216GD is at 1.60 GHz (3.00 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon D-2161I | Characteristic | AMD RX-216GD |
12 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz | Frequency | 1.60 GHz |
3.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.00 GHz |
2.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Xeon D-2161I or AMD RX-216GD 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 R5 - 256 (Merlin Falcon) |
GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 3 |
Technology | 28 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 4 |
-- | Shader | 256 |
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 R5 - 256 (Merlin Falcon) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon D-2161I can use up to 512 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 68.2 GB/s. The AMD RX-216GD supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 25.6 GB/s. |
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Intel Xeon D-2161I | Characteristic | AMD RX-216GD |
DDR4-2133 | Memory | DDR4-1600, DDR3-1600 |
512 GB | Max. Memory | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
16.50 MB | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
32 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
31.5 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Xeon D-2161I is 90 W, while the AMD RX-216GD has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Xeon D-2161I | Characteristic | AMD RX-216GD |
90 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 12 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon D-2161I is manufactured in 14 nm and has 16.50 MB cache. The AMD RX-216GD is manufactured in 28 nm and has a 1.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Xeon D-2161I | Characteristic | AMD RX-216GD |
14 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
BGA 2518 | Socket | FP4 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vt |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q1/2018 | Release date | Q4/2015 |
1029 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Xeon D-2161I
12C 24T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD RX-216GD
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon D-2161I
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD RX-216GD
AMD Radeon R5 - 256 (Merlin Falcon) @ 0.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon D-2161I | AMD RX-216GD |
Unknown | Unknown |