AMD GX-420MC processor review

GX-420MC processor released by AMD; release date: 6 Jun 2014. The processor is designed for embedded-computers and based on Puma microarchitecture.

CPU is locked to prevent overclocking. Total number of cores - 4, threads - 4. Maximum CPU clock speed - 2.0 GHz. Manufacturing process technology - 28 nm. Cache size: L1 - 256 KB, L2 - 2 MB.

Supported memory types: DDR3-1600.

Supported socket types: FT3b. Power consumption (TDP): 17.5 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4870

695

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

156834

1796

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	695
PassMark - CPU mark	1796

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Architecture codename	Puma
Launch date	6 Jun 2014
Place in performance rating	2657
Vertical segment	Embedded
Performance
Base frequency	2.0 GHz
L1 cache	256 KB
L2 cache	2 MB
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm
Maximum frequency	2.0 GHz
Number of cores	4
Number of threads	4

Memory
ECC memory support
Max memory channels	1
Supported memory types	DDR3-1600
Graphics API support
DirectX	11.2
OpenGL	4.3
Compatibility
Sockets supported	FT3b
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	17.5 Watt