AMD Radeon 8040S vs AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Radeon 8040S and the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU. The head-to-head benchmark field is empty, and the win counts for both parts are zero. This means a side-by-side measurement across identical test conditions has not been recorded.

However, the Radeon 8040S has a full set of PassMark benchmark scores, while the Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has none recorded. The Radeon 8040S delivers a PassMark G3D score of 10,578, a GPU compute score of 5,138, and a G2D score of 1,052. Its DirectX 9 score is 134, DirectX 10 is 48, DirectX 11 is 80, and DirectX 12 is 47. Its average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 2,440, which places it at the 17th percentile among all GPUs in the database.

The Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has an average benchmark score of 0, which reflects the absence of any recorded benchmark results. Its percentile rank is listed at 50, but this value is not supported by actual measurements. Without recorded scores, a numerical comparison of performance between the two is not possible from the available data.

For context, the Radeon 8040S's average score of 2,440 sits very close to several low-end discrete and integrated GPUs. It is 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce 710M (2,433), 0.6% ahead of the Intel HD Graphics 610 (2,425), and 0.7% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710M (2,422). It trails the AMD Radeon RX 7400 by 1.1%, which scores 2,467. These deltas are all within a narrow band of roughly one percent, indicating that the Radeon 8040S's aggregate performance is essentially comparable to these older entry-level parts.

Because the Ryzen Z2 Go GPU lacks benchmark entries, the only meaningful head-to-head statements come from the Radeon 8040S's rival list, which does not include the Ryzen Z2 Go GPU. The data cannot confirm any win for either product in direct competition.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon 8040S has an average benchmark score of 2,440. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmark results are recorded for it.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon 8040S sits at the 17th percentile among all GPUs. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU is listed at the 50th percentile, though this ranking is not backed by any recorded benchmark scores.

Q: How does the Radeon 8040S compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Radeon 8040S is 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce 710M, 0.6% ahead of the Intel HD Graphics 610, and 0.7% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710M. It is 1.1% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7400.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The AMD Radeon 8040S has 1,024 shading units. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has 768 shading units.

Q: What are the pixel and texture rates for each GPU?

A: The Radeon 8040S has a pixel rate of 89.60 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 179.2 GTexel/s. The Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has a pixel rate of 86.40 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 129.6 GTexel/s.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same DirectX version?

A: Yes, both the AMD Radeon 8040S and the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs use different architectures and manufacturing processes. The AMD Radeon 8040S is built on RDNA 3.5, while the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU uses RDNA 2.0. The Radeon 8040S is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, whereas the Ryzen Z2 Go GPU uses a 6 nm process, also at TSMC. The Radeon 8040S belongs to the Navi Mobile (RX 8000M) generation and uses the Strix Halo chip. The Ryzen Z2 Go GPU belongs to the Console GPU (AMD) generation and uses the Rembrandt+ chip.

The Radeon 8040S has a die size of 308 mm², larger than the Ryzen Z2 Go GPU's 208 mm². The Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has a recorded transistor count of 13,100 million and a transistor density of 63.0M / mm². The Radeon 8040S has an unknown transistor count and no density figure.

The Radeon 8040S carries 1,024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, 32 ROPs, and 16 ray tracing cores. The Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has 768 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, 32 ROPs, and 12 ray tracing cores. Neither part has tensor cores.

The FP32 compute throughput differs: the Radeon 8040S delivers 5.734 TFLOPS, while the Ryzen Z2 Go GPU delivers 4.147 TFLOPS. The FP16 rates diverge in ratio: the Radeon 8040S provides 5.734 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio, while the Ryzen Z2 Go GPU provides 8.294 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio.

The Radeon 8040S's pixel rate is 89.60 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 179.2 GTexel/s. The Ryzen Z2 Go GPU's pixel rate is 86.40 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 129.6 GTexel/s.

Specification Differences

The core clock speeds differ. The Radeon 8040S has a base clock of 1295 MHz and a boost clock of 2800 MHz. The Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2700 MHz, with a memory clock of 800 MHz (6.4 Gbps effective). The Radeon 8040S has no dedicated memory clock; its memory is system shared.

Memory configurations are entirely different. The Radeon 8040S uses system shared memory, with system dependent bandwidth and no dedicated size, type, or bus width. The Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory on a 128 bit bus, with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

Power consumption differs substantially. The Radeon 8040S has a TDP of 55 W, while the Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has a TDP of 28 W. The Radeon 8040S is listed as an IGP with no power connectors and a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface. The Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has no recorded slot width or bus interface, and its display output is a single USB Type-C port. The Radeon 8040S's display output is listed as portable device dependent.

Release dates are close: the Radeon 8040S was released on January 5, 2025, and the Ryzen Z2 Go GPU was released on December 31, 2024. The Radeon 8040S's predecessor is Polaris Mobile, while the Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has no predecessor listed.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear choice for users who need measurable benchmark results. The AMD Radeon 8040S has a full set of PassMark scores, including a G3D score of 10,578 and a GPU compute score of 5,138. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has no benchmark scores at all, making its measured performance effectively unknown.

The Radeon 8040S also carries more shading units (1,024 vs. 768), more texture mapping units (64 vs. 48), more ray tracing cores (16 vs. 12), and a higher FP32 throughput (5.734 TFLOPS vs. 4.147 TFLOPS). Its pixel rate is slightly higher at 89.60 GPixel/s versus 86.40 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 179.2 GTexel/s versus 129.6 GTexel/s.

The Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has advantages in memory capacity (16 GB of LPDDR5 with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth) and lower power draw (28 W vs. 55 W). It also uses a newer process node in terms of density, with 13,100 million transistors on a 208 mm² die, compared to the Radeon 8040S's unknown transistor count on a larger 308 mm² die.

For users who prioritize measured graphics performance and compute capability, the Radeon 8040S is the only one with data to support a verdict. Its average benchmark score of 2,440 places it near the 17th percentile, but that is a real, recorded result. The Ryzen Z2 Go GPU's average score of 0 and empty benchmark list mean no performance claim can be verified from the database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon 8040S wins on every measured performance metric. Its G3D score of 10,578 and GPU compute score of 5,138 are the only recorded performance figures in this comparison. Its DirectX 9 score of 134 and DirectX 11 score of 80 are also present, while the Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has none. The Radeon 8040S also leads in shading units, TMUs, ray tracing cores, FP32 throughput, pixel rate, and texture rate. It uses a newer RDNA 3.5 architecture on a 4 nm process, compared to RDNA 2.0 on 6 nm.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU wins on memory configuration and efficiency. It has 16 GB of dedicated LPDDR5 memory on a 128 bit bus with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth, whereas the Radeon 8040S relies on system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth. The Ryzen Z2 Go GPU draws 28 W, less than half the Radeon 8040S's 55 W. It also has a higher FP16 throughput at 8.294 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio) versus the Radeon 8040S's 5.734 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), though the Radeon 8040S has a higher FP32 rate.

The Ryzen Z2 Go GPU also has a higher percentile listing at 50, but this is not supported by any benchmark entries. The Radeon 8040S's 17th percentile is based on actual recorded scores.

In terms of production status, both GPUs are active. The Radeon 8040S has a listed predecessor (Polaris Mobile), while the Ryzen Z2 Go GPU does not. Neither GPU has a successor listed, and neither has a launch MSRP in the database.

The data indicates that the Radeon 8040S is the stronger choice for raw graphics and compute workloads, based on every recorded measurement. The Ryzen Z2 Go GPU offers a larger, dedicated memory pool and lower power consumption, which are relevant for portable or power-constrained designs, but its performance cannot be quantified from the database.