AMD RX-421ND vs Intel Core i7-8709G

The AMD RX-421ND operates with 4 cores and 4 CPU threads. It run at 3.40 GHz base -- all cores while the TDP is set at 35 W.The processor is attached to the FP4 CPU socket. This version includes -- of L3 cache on one chip, supports 2 memory channels to support DDR3-2133DDR4-2400 RAM and features PCIe Gen lanes. Tjunction keeps below 90 °C degrees C. In particular, Merlin Falcon (Excavator) Architecture is enhanced with 28 nm technology and supports AMD-V, AMD-Vt. The product was launched on Q4/2015

The Intel Core i7-8709G operates with 4 cores and 4 CPU threads. It run at 4.10 GHz base 3.60 GHz all cores while the TDP is set at 100 W.The processor is attached to the BGA 2270 CPU socket. This version includes 8.00 MB of L3 cache on one chip, supports 2 memory channels to support DDR4-2400 SO-DIMM RAM and features 3.0 PCIe Gen 8 lanes. Tjunction keeps below -- degrees C. In particular, Kaby Lake G Refresh Architecture is enhanced with 14 nm technology and supports VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d. The product was launched on Q1/2018