AMD GX-420GI vs Intel Core i3-6100

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AMD GX-420GI or AMD GX-420GI – 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-420GI features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 0 generation of the AMD G series.
To use the AMD GX-420GI, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
The Intel Core i3-6100 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-6100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD GX-420GI Name Intel Core i3-6100
AMD G Family Intel Core i3
0 Generation 6
AMD GX-420 Group Intel Core i 6000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD GX-420GI has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD GX-420GI is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.2 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-6100 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6100 is 3.7 GHz
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
4 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD GX-420GI has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD GX-420GI uses the AMD Radeon R7E, which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-6100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-6100 uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.63 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
2014 Release date Q3/2015
0 Direct X 12
AMD Radeon R7E GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
0 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 192
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
6 Execution units 24
3 Generation 9
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
 
 

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

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 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
30.0 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR4-1866 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 16 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 51 W watts.
90 °C Tjunction max --
16 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 51 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD GX-420GI 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 Intel Core i3-6100 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q2/2016 Release date Q3/2015
GE420GAAY43KA Part Number --
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Chip design Monolithic
Brown Falcon (Excavator) Architecture Skylake S
28 nm Technology 14 nm
FP4 Socket LGA 1151
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 117 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB