AMD Radeon 780M vs AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data separates these two AMD parts cleanly. The AMD Radeon 780M is an integrated graphics solution built for compact, low-power systems. Its recorded average benchmark score is 17,588, placing it at the 61st percentile among all GPUs. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP is a discrete, dual-slot add-in card with a 140 W power draw, and its average benchmark score of 63,830 places it at the 89th percentile. The RX 9060 XT LP wins both head-to-head benchmark comparisons recorded in the database, with zero wins for the 780M.

The RX 9060 XT LP should be selected by anyone needing discrete graphics performance in a low-profile form factor. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA CMP 30HX with an average score of 63,842 (0% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 7600M at 63,775 (0.1% delta). The 780M, by contrast, sits near the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17,551 average score, 0.2% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17,509, 0.5% delta). The 780M is the choice for systems where a separate graphics card is not an option, as its integrated nature requires no power connectors and uses system memory.

The performance gap is decisive. In Geekbench OpenCL, the RX 9060 XT LP scores 88,183 against the 780M's 18,602, a delta of negative 78.9% for the 780M. In Geekbench Vulkan, the RX 9060 XT LP scores 39,476 against 33,683, a smaller but still clear delta of negative 14.7%. The data indicates the discrete card is the stronger performer across compute and graphics workloads, while the integrated part serves a fundamentally different market segment.

Architecture Differences

The 780M uses the Phoenix chip built on RDNA 3.0 architecture, belonging to the Navi III IGP generation. The RX 9060 XT LP uses the Navi 44 chip built on RDNA 4.0 architecture, belonging to the Navi IV (RX 9000) generation. Both are fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, but the transistor counts differ. The Phoenix chip contains 25,390 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 142.6 million per square millimeter. The Navi 44 chip contains 29,700 million transistors on a 199 mm² die, yielding 149.2 million per square millimeter.

The RX 9060 XT LP carries 2,048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. The 780M carries 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. Ray tracing hardware also differs: the RX 9060 XT LP has 32 ray tracing cores, while the 780M has 12. Neither part lists tensor cores.

Clock behavior shows the discrete card operating at higher frequencies. The 780M has a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz. The RX 9060 XT LP has a base clock of 1380 MHz, a game clock of 2450 MHz, and a boost clock of 3050 MHz. The memory subsystem is entirely different. The 780M uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth, while the RX 9060 XT LP uses 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 322.3 GB/s of bandwidth.

The API support is identical: both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The bus interface differs, with the 780M using PCIe 4.0 x8 and the RX 9060 XT LP using PCIe 5.0 x16. The RX 9060 XT LP is a dual-slot card requiring one 8-pin power connector and a 300 W suggested PSU, while the 780M is an IGP with no power connectors.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records two direct benchmark comparisons between these parts. The first is Geekbench OpenCL. The RX 9060 XT LP scores 88,183, while the 780M scores 18,602. The RX 9060 XT LP wins, and the delta is negative 78.9% for the 780M. This means the 780M delivers roughly one-fifth of the OpenCL compute performance of the discrete card. The gap reflects the massive difference in shading units, memory bandwidth, and clock speeds. The 780M's 8.909 TFLOPS of FP32 performance compares to 24.99 TFLOPS for the RX 9060 XT LP.

The second comparison is Geekbench Vulkan. The RX 9060 XT LP scores 39,476, while the 780M scores 33,683. The RX 9060 XT LP wins again, but the delta is only negative 14.7%. This is a much smaller margin than the OpenCL test. The 780M's Vulkan score is comparatively strong relative to its OpenCL score, suggesting the integrated part handles graphics-oriented workloads better than raw compute. Still, the discrete card leads in both recorded tests.

The RX 9060 XT LP wins both head-to-head benchmarks, giving it a 2-0 record. The 780M has no wins. The average benchmark scores reinforce this: 63,830 for the RX 9060 XT LP versus 17,588 for the 780M. That is a factor of roughly 3.6 in average performance. The percentile rankings also diverge sharply, with the RX 9060 XT LP at the 89th percentile of all GPUs and the 780M at the 61st.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP has an average benchmark score of 63,830, while the AMD Radeon 780M has 17,588. The RX 9060 XT LP also holds the 89th percentile ranking versus the 61st for the 780M.

Q: How large is the Geekbench OpenCL performance difference?

A: The RX 9060 XT LP scores 88,183 in Geekbench OpenCL, compared to 18,602 for the 780M. The delta is negative 78.9% for the 780M, meaning the integrated part trails by a wide margin.

Q: Is the 780M competitive in any benchmark against the RX 9060 XT LP?

A: In Geekbench Vulkan, the 780M scores 33,683 against 39,476 for the RX 9060 XT LP. The delta is negative 14.7%, which is a much closer result than the OpenCL test, but the 780M still loses.

Q: What memory configurations do the two GPUs use?

A: The 780M uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth. The RX 9060 XT LP uses 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 322.3 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: How do the transistor counts compare?

A: The 780M's Phoenix chip has 25,390 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The RX 9060 XT LP's Navi 44 chip has 29,700 million transistors on a 199 mm² die. Both use a 4 nm TSMC process.

Q: What are the power requirements for each?

A: The 780M is an IGP with a 15 W TDP and no power connectors. The RX 9060 XT LP has a 140 W TDP, requires one 8-pin power connector, and has a suggested PSU of 300 W.

Where Each One Wins

The RX 9060 XT LP wins in every recorded benchmark category. Its OpenCL advantage is overwhelming, with a score of 88,183 versus 18,602. This indicates a dominant position in compute-heavy workloads such as rendering, simulation, and other general-purpose GPU tasks. Its FP32 throughput of 24.99 TFLOPS is nearly three times the 780M's 8.909 TFLOPS. The texture rate of 390.4 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 195.2 GPixel/s also dwarf the 780M's 139.2 GTexel/s and 92.80 GPixel/s.

The Vulkan result is closer, with the RX 9060 XT LP at 39,476 and the 780M at 33,683. The 780M's relative strength in Vulkan suggests its RDNA 3.0 architecture handles graphics API workloads efficiently despite its lower raw compute. The 780M also has a much lower power draw at 15 W versus 140 W, making it suitable for systems without discrete graphics support. Its compact IGP form factor requires no slot width, no additional cooling, and no power connectors.

The RX 9060 XT LP wins where performance is the priority. Its 16 GB GDDR6 memory with 322.3 GB/s bandwidth provides ample capacity and speed for large datasets and high-resolution textures. Its 128-bit bus and PCIe 5.0 x16 interface allow faster data transfer to the host system. The 780M wins in integration scenarios, where its system shared memory and motherboard-dependent display outputs eliminate the need for a separate card.

The nearest rivals in the database clarify the positioning. The RX 9060 XT LP matches the NVIDIA CMP 30HX (63,842 average score, 0% delta) and slightly edges the AMD Radeon RX 7600M (63,775, 0.1% delta). The 780M sits close to the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17,551, 0.2% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17,509, 0.5% delta). The 780M's performance class is that of older mobile and workstation GPUs, while the RX 9060 XT LP operates in a higher tier.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every hardware specification. The 780M uses the Phoenix chip and RDNA 3.0 architecture, while the RX 9060 XT LP uses the Navi 44 chip and RDNA 4.0 architecture. The process node is the same at 4 nm TSMC, but the die size differs: 178 mm² for the 780M versus 199 mm² for the RX 9060 XT LP. Transistor counts are 25,390 million and 29,700 million respectively, with densities of 142.6M per mm² and 149.2M per mm².

Clock speeds favor the RX 9060 XT LP. Its base clock is 1380 MHz, game clock is 2450 MHz, and boost clock is 3050 MHz. The 780M has a base clock of 800 MHz and boost clock of 2900 MHz, with no game clock listed. Memory specifications are completely different: the 780M uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth, while the RX 9060 XT LP uses 16 GB GDDR6 at 2518 MHz (20.1 Gbps effective) with a 128-bit bus and 322.3 GB/s bandwidth.

Compute resources scale accordingly. The 780M has 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The RX 9060 XT LP has 2,048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. Ray tracing cores number 12 for the 780M and 32 for the RX 9060 XT LP. Pixel rate is 92.80 GPixel/s versus 195.2 GPixel/s. Texture rate is 139.2 GTexel/s versus 390.4 GTexel/s. FP32 and FP16 performance are both 8.909 TFLOPS for the 780M and 24.99 TFLOPS for the RX 9060 XT LP.

Power and physical requirements diverge sharply. The 780M has a 15 W TDP, no slot width, and no power connectors. The RX 9060 XT LP has a 140 W TDP, dual-slot width, one 8-pin power connector, and a suggested PSU of 300 W. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8 for the 780M and PCIe 5.0 x16 for the RX 9060 XT LP. Display outputs are motherboard dependent for the 780M, while the RX 9060 XT LP provides 1x HDMI 2.1b and 2x DisplayPort 2.1a. API support is identical across both: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The RX 9060 XT LP is part of the Radeon RX 9000 series, while the 780M is a Navi III IGP in the Phoenix generation.