AMD G-Series SOC vs. Intel Atom Processors for Embedded ...

AMD EMBEDDED G-SERIES SOC

AMD G-Series SOC vs. Intel Atom Processors for Embedded Applications Satisfy the performance demands of your embedded applications with the AMD Embedded G-Series SOC. With integrated high performance x86 CPU cores, an advanced discrete-class GPU, and northbridge/southbridge functionality in a single chip, it excels at CPU, graphics, parallel processing, and 3D-intensive workloads. Let the outstanding performance and energy efficiency of an AMD G-Series SOC provide the foundation for your next embedded design!

Outstanding CPU Performance 204%

AMD GX-415GA (15W)

GPU Benchmark Suite AMD GX-210HA (9W)

 PassMark Performance Test 7.0 2D Mark

96%

 3DMark® 06 3DMarks, 1280x1024

Intel Atom D2700 (10W) + NM10 (2.1W)

100%

Intel Atom D525 (13W) + NM10 (2.1W)

96%

Outstanding GPU Performance 583%

AMD GX-415GA (15W)

405%

AMD GX-210HA (9W) Intel Atom D2700 (10W) + NM10 (2.1W)

100%

CPU Benchmark Suite  POV-Ray 3.7 Beta 23  Sandra 2011 Processor Math Suite, aggregate performance  EEMBC CoreMark 1.0 single-thread

Intel Atom D525 (13W) + NM10 (2.1W)

103%

 Stream 5.8, Copy score

Percentages in these charts were derived by normalizing the geometric mean of overall benchmark scores to the Intel Atom D2700 processor . System Configurations: All AMD G-Series SOC systems used AMD "Larne" Reference Design Board with 4GB DDR3 and integrated graphics. Intel Atom D2700 was tested with Jetway NC9KDL-2700 motherboard, 4GB DDR3 and integrated graphics. Intel Atom D525 used MSI MS-A923 motherboard with platform integrated 1GB DDR3 and integrated graphics. See page 2 for complete system configuration descriptions.

Features and Benefits  Many embedded designs need high-end CPU and graphics performance in a small footprint. With fully integrated x86 cores, graphics engine and south bridge functionality, the single-chip G-Series SOC excels in these designs.  Advanced graphics processing with support for DirectX® 11 and OpenGL 4.0 in an integrated device helps provides the foundation to build the designs of tomorrow, today.  With average power as low as 4.1W 1, the single chip solution can easily fit into compact and fanless designs.  Superb for embedded applications such as Industrial Control and Automation, x86 Set-Top Box (xSTB), IP-TV, Information Kiosk, Point-of-Sale, and Casino Gaming.

System Configurations AMD G-Series SOCs GX-210HA, GX-415GA

Parameters Operating System 1

Intel Atom Processor D525

Intel Atom Processor D2700

Name

Windows® 7 Ultimate Edition

Windows® 7 Ultimate Edition

Windows® 7 Ultimate Edition

Version / Build

6.1 / 7600

6.1 / 7600

6.1 / 7600

DirectX® Version

11.0

11.0

11.0 (Linux®)

Ubuntu (Linux®)

Operating System 2

Name

Ubuntu (Linux®)

Ubuntu

Version

12.04

12.04

12.04

Hardware

Motherboard

“Larne” Development Board

MSI MS-A923

Jetway NC9KDL-2700

BIOS Info.

Insyde WLR2B28N

AA923UMS V2.10

A01

BIOS Publicly Available

No

Yes

Yes

Northbridge

Integrated on SOC

Integrated on processor

Integrated on processor

Southbridge

Integrated on SOC

Intel NM10

Intel NM10

Manufacturer and Type

Hynix HMT325S6CFR8C

DDR3-800 Integrated on platform

Micron MT16JSF25664HZ-1G4F1

Quantity and Size (each)

Qty (2) 2GB SO-DIMM

Qty (1) 1GB SO-DIMM

Qty (2) 2GB SO-DIMM

Total Memory Size

4GB

1GB

4GB

Make and Model

Hitachi HTS722080K9SA00

Western Digital

Western Digital

Size

80GB

160GB

160GB

Transfer Mode

SATA 3.0Gbps, NTSF

SATA 3.0Gbps, NTFS

SATA 3.0Gbps, NTFS

Network Card

Model Number

Integrated Atheros 10/100/1000

Integrated Realtek 10/100/1000

Integrated Realtek 10/100/1000

Video Card

Graphics Adapter

Integrated on SOC

Integrated on processor

Integrated on processor

Memory Size and Type

512MB, UMA

256MB, UMA

256MB, UMA

DirectX Version

Memory

Hard Drive (x1)

11.0

9.0

9.0

Audio Driver

AMD: 7.12.0.7713

Windows 7: 6.0.1.6080

Windows 7: 6.0.1.6482

Network Driver

Windows 7: Atheros 2.0.15.16

Windows 7: 7.3.522.2009

Windows 7: 7.50.1123.2011

Video Driver

Windows 7: 6.1.7600.16385

Windows 7: 8.14.10.2117

Windows 7: 8.15.8.1053

CPU Driver

Windows 7: AMD 9.01.2.1_BR146410

Windows 7: 6.1.7600.16385

Windows 7: 6.1.7600.16385

Other

Memory timings were unknown; actual memory speed was 800MHz (DDR3-1600)

Memory timings were unknown; actual memory speed was 400MHz (DDR3-800)

Memory timings were unknown; actual memory speed was 533MHz (DDR3-1066)

1. The average power for the AMD GX-210HA SOC is 4.1 Watts, determined by averaging the results of the measured average power of the SOC running the following benchmarks; 3DMark ® 11, AMD Sys Stress Test CPU, AMD Sys Stress Test CPU & GPU, AMD Sys Stress Test GPU, WinBench ® 99, CoreMark, Game: Meat Boy, PCMark® 7, POV-Ray, Sandra 2011, Game: Street Fighter. Testing was performed on an AMD E1-2100 (Rev A1) that is equivalent to the AMD GX-210HA SOC. System configuration: AMD E1-2100 @ 70°C, “Larne" development platform, 4GB RAM, Windows® 7 Ultimate. Please see AMD Publication ID 53395A for more information. EMB-41

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