AMD Radeon 8040S vs NVIDIA B200 SXM6 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Radeon 8040S and the NVIDIA B200 SXM6 occupy entirely different segments of the GPU market, and the recorded benchmark data reflects that divide clearly. The AMD part, an integrated graphics processor from the Strix Halo chip, has a full set of PassMark scores. The NVIDIA B200 SXM6, a server accelerator built on the Blackwell architecture, has no benchmark entries in the database. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, while the AMD Radeon 8040S posts an average benchmark score of 2440.

The AMD Radeon 8040S delivers its strongest result in the PassMark G3D test with a score of 10578. Its compute score reaches 5138 in the PassMark GPU compute test. DirectX 9 performance stands at 134, while DirectX 11 scores 80. The DirectX 10 and DirectX 12 results are 48 and 47, respectively. The G2D score is 1052. These numbers place the Radeon 8040S in the 17th percentile among all GPUs in the database.

The NVIDIA B200 SXM6 carries no recorded PassMark scores for any API generation. Its percentile ranking sits at 50, but that percentile is derived from an average benchmark score of 0, meaning the database has no direct performance measurements for this accelerator. The head-to-head comparison list between the two products is empty, and the win tally for both sides is zero. Any direct numerical comparison of benchmark results between these two units is therefore impossible from the recorded data.

The nearest rivals for the AMD Radeon 8040S provide context for its performance tier. The NVIDIA GeForce 710M averages 2433, a delta of 0.3 percent against the Radeon 8040S. The Intel HD Graphics 610 averages 2425, a delta of 0.6 percent. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710M averages 2422, a delta of 0.7 percent. The AMD Radeon RX 7400 averages 2467, which puts it 1.1 percent ahead of the Radeon 8040S. These four rivals cluster tightly around the 8040S, with deltas ranging from 0.3 percent behind to 1.1 percent ahead. The data indicates the Radeon 8040S sits in a narrow performance band among entry-level and integrated graphics solutions.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon 8040S wins in every category where the database contains actual benchmark measurements, simply because the NVIDIA B200 SXM6 has no recorded scores. The 8040S shows a G3D score of 10578, a GPU compute score of 5138, and API-specific results across DirectX 9 through 12. The B200 SXM6 shows no wins in any benchmark category, as its average score is 0 and its rival list is empty.

The use-case split is defined by what the hardware is designed for rather than by test results. The Radeon 8040S is an integrated graphics processor with a 55 W TDP and no power connectors. It uses system shared memory, making it dependent on the host system for both capacity and bandwidth. Its display outputs are portable device dependent, meaning it is built for mobile systems where space and power are constrained. The B200 SXM6 is a server module with a 1000 W TDP and a suggested PSU of 1400 W. It has no display outputs, which is typical for a compute accelerator that operates headless in a server chassis.

The AMD part supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA part lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan. That difference points to distinct workloads. The Radeon 8040S can drive graphics APIs for rendering and display tasks, while the B200 SXM6 is positioned for compute workloads that do not rely on traditional graphics APIs. The Radeon 8040S uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, while the B200 SXM6 uses PCIe 6.0 x16. The B200's memory configuration is 180 GB of HBM3e on a 8192 bit bus with 8.19 TB/s of bandwidth. The Radeon 8040S shares system memory with the host, and its bandwidth is system dependent.

FAQ

Q: Does the NVIDIA B200 SXM6 outperform the AMD Radeon 8040S in the database benchmarks?

A: No. The B200 SXM6 has no benchmark entries, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals. The Radeon 8040S has an average benchmark score of 2440 and a G3D score of 10578.

Q: What is the Radeon 8040S's closest competitor according to the database?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce 710M averages 2433, which is 0.3 percent behind the Radeon 8040S. The Intel HD Graphics 610 is 0.6 percent behind at 2425, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710M is 0.7 percent behind at 2422.

Q: Which GPU has a higher percentile ranking?

A: The NVIDIA B200 SXM6 sits at the 50th percentile among all GPUs, while the AMD Radeon 8040S sits at the 17th percentile. The B200's percentile is based on an average score of 0, as no benchmark results are recorded for it.

Q: What memory configurations do the two GPUs use?

A: The AMD Radeon 8040S uses system shared memory with a system dependent bandwidth. The NVIDIA B200 SXM6 uses 180 GB of HBM3e on a 8192 bit bus with 8.19 TB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two units?

A: The AMD Radeon 8040S has a TDP of 55 W. The NVIDIA B200 SXM6 has a TDP of 1000 W and a suggested PSU of 1400 W.

Q: What graphics APIs does each GPU support?

A: The AMD Radeon 8040S supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA B200 SXM6 lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan.

Specification Differences

The AMD Radeon 8040S and NVIDIA B200 SXM6 differ across nearly every recorded specification. The Radeon 8040S uses a 4 nm process, while the B200 SXM6 uses a 5 nm process. Both are fabricated by TSMC. The Radeon 8040S has a die size of 308 mm², while the B200 SXM6 has a die size of 1628 mm². The B200 SXM6 records 208,000 million transistors and a transistor density of 127.8M per mm². The Radeon 8040S has an unknown transistor count and no recorded density.

Clock speeds differ significantly. The Radeon 8040S has a base clock of 1295 MHz and a boost clock of 2800 MHz. The B200 SXM6 has a base clock of 120 MHz and a boost clock of 1830 MHz. The B200's memory clock is 2000 MHz with 8 Gbps effective, while the Radeon 8040S lists its memory clock as system shared.

Memory capacity and type are completely different. The Radeon 8040S uses system shared memory with a system shared type, bus width, and system dependent bandwidth. The B200 SXM6 uses 180 GB of HBM3e with a 8192 bit bus and 8.19 TB/s of bandwidth.

Compute resources differ by an order of magnitude. The Radeon 8040S has 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and 16 RT cores. The B200 SXM6 has 18944 shading units, 592 TMUs, 24 ROPs, and 592 tensor cores. The Radeon 8040S records no tensor cores. The B200 SXM6 records no RT cores.

Pixel and texture rates also differ. The Radeon 8040S achieves 89.60 GPixel/s and 179.2 GTexel/s. The B200 SXM6 achieves 43.92 GPixel/s and 1,083.4 GTexel/s. FP32 and FP16 performance is 5.734 TFLOPS for the Radeon 8040S and 69.34 TFLOPS for the B200 SXM6, both with a 1:1 ratio for FP16.

Power and physical specifications diverge sharply. The Radeon 8040S has a 55 W TDP, an IGP slot width, and no power connectors. The B200 SXM6 has a 1000 W TDP, an SXM module slot width, and a suggested PSU of 1400 W. The Radeon 8040S uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, while the B200 SXM6 uses PCIe 6.0 x16. Display outputs are portable device dependent for the Radeon 8040S and absent for the B200 SXM6.

Release dates differ by a few months. The B200 SXM6 was released on 2024-10-31, while the Radeon 8040S was released on 2025-01-05. The Radeon 8040S lists Polaris Mobile as its predecessor, while the B200 SXM6 lists Server Hopper as its predecessor and Server Rubin as its successor. The Radeon 8040S has no launch MSRP in the database, while the B200 SXM6 has a launch MSRP of 34,999 USD. The Radeon 8040S has a production status of Active, and the B200 SXM6 is also Active.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon 8040S is built on the RDNA 3.5 architecture and is part of the Navi Mobile generation under the RX 8000M branding. Its chip is Strix Halo. The NVIDIA B200 SXM6 is built on the Blackwell architecture, uses the GB100 chip, and belongs to the Server Blackwell generation under the Bxx branding.

The process nodes differ, with the Radeon 8040S on a 4 nm process and the B200 SXM6 on a 5 nm process, both from TSMC. The B200 SXM6 is a much larger die at 1628 mm² compared to 308 mm² for the Radeon 8040S. The transistor count for the B200 SXM6 is 208,000 million, while the Radeon 8040S has an unknown transistor count.

The compute architectures reflect their target markets. The Radeon 8040S includes 16 RT cores for ray tracing, while the B200 SXM6 has no recorded RT cores. The B200 SXM6 includes 592 tensor cores, which are absent from the Radeon 8040S's recorded specifications. Shading unit counts are 1024 for the Radeon 8040S and 18944 for the B200 SXM6. TMU counts are 64 against 592, and ROP counts are 32 against 24.

The memory subsystem is fundamentally different. The Radeon 8040S relies on system shared memory with no dedicated VRAM, while the B200 SXM6 has 180 GB of HBM3e on an 8192 bit bus. The B200 SXM6's memory bandwidth of 8.19 TB/s is a fixed hardware capability, whereas the Radeon 8040S's bandwidth is system dependent.

API support separates the two architectures. The Radeon 8040S supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The B200 SXM6 lists N/A for all three APIs, indicating it is not designed for conventional graphics rendering pipelines. The B200 SXM6 has no display outputs, while the Radeon 8040S has display outputs that depend on the portable device it is integrated into.

Power delivery and interface standards also differ. The Radeon 8040S draws 55 W and requires no power connectors, fitting its IGP form factor. The B200 SXM6 draws 1000 W, requires a 1400 W suggested PSU, and uses an SXM module form factor. The Radeon 8040S connects via PCIe 5.0 x16, while the B200 SXM6 uses PCIe 6.0 x16.