AMD GX-420MC processor review

AMD GX-420MC

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
4765
695
PassMark
CPU mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
154624
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 2558
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