AMD RX-216GD

AMD RX-216GD
Benchmarks & Specs

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The AMD RX-216GD is a processor based on the Merlin Falcon architecture and manufactured using the 28 nm process. This chip was developed to offer a balanced solution for various applications. A key feature of the AMD RX-216GD is its integrated graphics unit, the AMD Radeon R5 - 256. This provided adequate visual performance for everyday office applications and multimedia playback.

We found this to be particularly advantageous for compact systems where there was little room for a separate graphics card. The processor thus integrated all important functions on a single chip, which simplified system design. Connection via PCIe 3.0 enabled reliable communication with various expansion cards and peripherals.

The AMD RX-216GD provided a solid foundation for systems focused on efficiency and cost-effectiveness. It delivered reliable computing power for basic tasks. Whether for thin clients, embedded solutions, or as the centerpiece of an affordable office PC, this processor fulfilled its purpose. Its integration of CPU and GPU on a single die was a clear advantage.

It supported systems that required a simple but complete computer solution.
  • Integrated Graphics: AMD Radeon R5 - 256
  • Ideal for compact systems
  • PCIe 3.0 Connectivity

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
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Multi-core performance
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iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Intel Core i7-4800MQ
Intel HD Graphics 4600
416
Intel Core i7-4900MQ
Intel HD Graphics 4600
416
AMD RX-216GD
AMD RX-216GD 100 %
AMD Radeon R5 - 256 (Merlin Falcon)
410
AMD A10-7300
AMD A10-7300 100 %
AMD Radeon R6 (Kaveri)
409
AMD A10-7350B
AMD Radeon R6 (Kaveri)
409

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyAMD R (6)
CPU groupAMD RX 1st Gen. (6)
ArchitectureMerlin Falcon (Excavator)
Technology28 nm
SegmentNotebook
SocketFP4
Generation1
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads2 / 2
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 2x
Frequency: 1.60 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 3.00 GHz
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):
L2-Cache1.00 MB
L3-Cache
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameAMD Radeon R5 - 256 (Merlin Falcon)
GPU frequency0.80 GHz
CUs / Shader4 / 256
Raytracing
Max. displays3
Max. GPU Memory2 GB
Technology28 nm
Release dateQ1/2014

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR4-1600
DDR3-1600
25.6 GB/s
25.6 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe3.0 x 12
PCIe Bandwidth11.8 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP15 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down12 W
T. junction max.90 °C

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip design
AES-NI
Operating systems
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Release dateQ4/2015
Release price
Documents
AMD RX-216GD
AMD RX-216GD
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