AMD RX-421ND

AMD RX-421ND
Benchmarks & Specs

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The AMD RX-421ND processor, manufactured using the 28-nm process, represents a time when integrated solutions gained importance. It is based on the Merlin Falcon (Excavator) architecture. This provided a solid foundation for various applications. Particularly noteworthy is its ability to combine graphics and computing power in a single chip.

This was a clear advantage for system developers at the time. Such integration helped to realize compact and energy-efficient designs. We remember that this could noticeably reduce system costs. The AMD RX-421ND had 2 MB of Level 2 cache. A maximum memory bandwidth of 38 GB/s supported its operations.

It was thus well-equipped for everyday tasks. Its design always aimed for a balanced performance. Even if today's architectures set different standards, the AMD RX-421ND is still an example. It shows the approach to versatility at that time. It found its place in many systems. These required reliable functionality without excessive complexity.

It can be described as a quiet, reliable worker.
  • Integration of graphics and computing power
  • Enabled compact and energy-efficient designs
  • Reliable functionality for many systems
  • Architecture: Merlin Falcon (Excavator)

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
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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 / Threads4 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 4x
Frequency: 2.10 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 3.40 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores):
L2-Cache2.00 MB
L3-Cache
OverclockingNo

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR4-2400
DDR3-2133
38.4 GB/s
34.2 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe3.0 x 12
PCIe Bandwidth11.8 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP35 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-421ND
AMD RX-421ND
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