AMD RX-216GD vs Intel Core i5-8310Y

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks

-VS-

CPU lineage

AMD RX-216GD or AMD RX-216GD – 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 RX-216GD features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD R series.
To use the AMD RX-216GD, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
The Intel Core i5-8310Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8310Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD RX-216GD Name Intel Core i5-8310Y
AMD R Family Intel Core i5
1 Generation 8
AMD RX 1st Gen. Group Intel Core i 8000Y
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD RX-216GD has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD RX-216GD is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-8310Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8310Y is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.6 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
2 Threads 4
None None 3.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD RX-216GD has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD RX-216GD uses the AMD Radeon R5 - 256 (Merlin Falcon), 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 Intel Core i5-8310Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8310Y uses the Intel UHD Graphics 617, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.8 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q1/2014 Release date Q4/2018
12 Direct X 12
AMD Radeon R5 - 256 (Merlin Falcon) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 617
28 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 192
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
4 Execution units 24
3 Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.05 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.
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.2 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 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
-- Bandwidth 34.2 GB/s
DDR3-1600, DDR4-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-2133
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 7 W watts.
90 °C Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 7 W
12 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The AMD RX-216GD 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 i5-8310Y is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q4/2015 Release date Q1/2019
RE216GAAY23KA Part Number --
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, AMD-Vt 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
Merlin Falcon (Excavator) Architecture Amber Lake Y
28 nm Technology 14 nm
FP4 Socket BGA 1515
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 280 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB