AMD GX-217GI vs AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX

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AMD GX-217GI or AMD GX-217GI – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD GX-217GI features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD G series.
To use the AMD GX-217GI, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 5 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX, you'll need a motherboard with a FP7 socket.
AMD GX 3rd Gen. Group AMD Ryzen 6000H/7035H
3 Generation 5
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD GX-217GI Name AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX
AMD G Family AMD Ryzen 9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD GX-217GI has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD GX-217GI is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.0 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2 Threads 16
2x Cores 8x Zen 3+
2 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
2.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.0 GHz
1.7 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
None None 4.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD GX-217GI has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD GX-217GI uses the AMD Radeon R6E, which has 256 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX uses the AMD Radeon RX 680M, which has 768 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
256 Shaders 768
2015 Release date Q1/2022
0 nm Technology 6 nm
0 Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
4 Execution units 12
0.76 GHz GPU frequency 2.0 GHz
0 Generation 9
-- GPU (Turbo) 2.4 GHz
AMD Radeon R6E GPU name AMD Radeon RX 680M
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 VP8 Decode / Encode
No VC-1 Decode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No AVC Decode / Encode
No h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600, DDR4-1600 Memory type DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-6400
No ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 12 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
15 W TDP up 54 W
12 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD GX-217GI is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q2/2016 Release date Q1/2022
None Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
28 nm Technology 6 nm
-- Chip design Chiplet
-- Release price --
Prairie Falcon Excavator+ Architecture Rembrandt (Zen 3+)
0 bytes L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
GE217GAAY23KA Part Number --
FP4 Socket FP7
1.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB