AMD Radeon 8050S vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 Comparison

AMD Radeon 8050S vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows the AMD Radeon 8050S holding a decisive lead in the available benchmark results. In Geekbench OpenCL, the AMD Radeon 8050S scores 65,818 points, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 has no recorded score in the database for this test. The Geekbench Vulkan result follows the same pattern, with the AMD part reaching 58,398 points and no corresponding entry for the NVIDIA GPU. This absence of benchmark data for the RTX 4060 AD106 means the head-to-head comparison is one-sided: the AMD Radeon 8050S is the only card with measurable performance figures.

The average benchmark score for the AMD Radeon 8050S is 62,108 points, which places it in the 89th percentile among all GPUs in the database. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits in the 50th percentile, indicating that it either has not been tested or the results have not been recorded. The AMD Radeon 8050S also holds a significant advantage in raw compute throughput, delivering 11.47 TFLOPS of FP32 performance compared to 15.11 TFLOPS for the NVIDIA part. While the NVIDIA card has a higher theoretical FP32 figure, the actual benchmark data does not reflect this, as no scores exist for the RTX 4060 AD106.

The nearest rivals for the AMD Radeon 8050S provide context for its performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M averages 61,896 points, which is 0.3% lower than the Radeon 8050S. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 averages 63,693 points, 2.5% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600M averages 63,775 points, 2.6% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP averages 63,830 points, 2.7% higher. These deltas show the Radeon 8050S performing slightly below those three rivals in average score, despite its strong percentile ranking. The gap is narrow, ranging from 0.3% to 2.7%, which indicates the Radeon 8050S sits in a competitive cluster of mobile GPUs.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106, the database lists no nearest rivals and no benchmark scores. This makes direct numerical comparisons impossible beyond the specification sheet. The only measurable advantage for the NVIDIA card is its FP32 throughput, which is 15.11 TFLOPS versus 11.47 TFLOPS for the AMD part, a difference of roughly 3.64 TFLOPS. However, without benchmark results, that theoretical advantage cannot be verified in real-world workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from fundamentally different design families. The AMD Radeon 8050S uses the Strix Halo chip built on RDNA 3.5 architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 uses the AD106 chip based on Ada Lovelace architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process, also at TSMC. The process node difference gives the AMD part a denser manufacturing technology, though the transistor counts tell a more complex story. The NVIDIA chip contains 22,900 million transistors on a die size of 188 mm², yielding a transistor density of 121.8M per mm². The AMD chip has an unknown transistor count but a larger die size of 308 mm².

The memory subsystems diverge sharply. The AMD Radeon 8050S uses system-shared memory, meaning its memory size, type, bus width, and bandwidth are all dependent on the host system. The database lists memory size as "System Shared," memory type as "System Shared," bus width as "System Shared," and bandwidth as "System Dependent." This design allows the GPU to draw from the system's main memory rather than dedicated VRAM. In contrast, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock for the NVIDIA part is 2125 MHz with 17 Gbps effective data rate.

The compute architectures differ in their core configurations. The AMD Radeon 8050S has 2,048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. It also includes 32 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 has 3,072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units. It includes 24 ray tracing cores and 96 tensor cores. The NVIDIA card has more shading units and tensor cores, while the AMD card has more TMUs and ROPs. The pixel rate for the AMD part is 179.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 358.4 GTexel/s. The NVIDIA part delivers 118.1 GPixel/s and 236.2 GTexel/s.

Clock speeds also differ significantly. The AMD Radeon 8050S has a base clock of 1295 MHz and a boost clock of 2800 MHz. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. The AMD part starts lower but boosts higher, while the NVIDIA part has a higher base clock but a lower boost ceiling. Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so API compatibility is identical.

The power and physical specifications show a major divide. The AMD Radeon 8050S has a TDP of 55 W, uses an integrated graphics processor form factor (IGP), requires no power connectors, and has no suggested PSU. Its display outputs are dependent on the portable device. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 has a TDP of 115 W, uses a dual-slot form factor, requires one 12-pin power connector, and suggests a 300 W PSU. The bus interface also differs: the AMD card uses PCIe 5.0 x16, while the NVIDIA card uses PCIe 4.0 x8.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon 8050S has an average benchmark score of 62,108 points. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmark results are recorded for it in the database.

Q: What is the memory configuration of each card?

A: The AMD Radeon 8050S uses system-shared memory, with size, type, bus width, and bandwidth all dependent on the host system. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD Radeon 8050S has 2,048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 32 ray tracing cores. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 has 3,072 shading units, 96 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 24 ray tracing cores, and 96 tensor cores.

Q: What are the power requirements?

A: The AMD Radeon 8050S has a 55 W TDP, uses an IGP form factor, and requires no power connectors. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 has a 115 W TDP, uses a dual-slot form factor, requires one 12-pin power connector, and suggests a 300 W PSU.

Q: Which card has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Radeon 8050S boosts to 2800 MHz, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 boosts to 2460 MHz. The NVIDIA card has a higher base clock at 1830 MHz versus 1295 MHz for the AMD part.

Q: What is the production status of each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon 8050S is marked as "Active" in production status. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 is marked as "End-of-life," with the GeForce 50 listed as its successor.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every specification category. The AMD Radeon 8050S uses a 4 nm process node, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 uses a 5 nm node. The die size is 308 mm² for the AMD part and 188 mm² for the NVIDIA part. The transistor count is unknown for the AMD card, while the NVIDIA card has 22,900 million transistors with a density of 121.8M per mm².

The shading unit count favors NVIDIA at 3,072 versus 2,048 for AMD. The texture mapping units favor AMD at 128 versus 96 for NVIDIA. The render output units also favor AMD at 64 versus 48 for NVIDIA. Ray tracing cores favor AMD at 32 versus 24 for NVIDIA, but tensor cores exist only on the NVIDIA card, which has 96 of them.

The pixel rate is 179.2 GPixel/s for the AMD card and 118.1 GPixel/s for the NVIDIA card. The texture rate is 358.4 GTexel/s for AMD and 236.2 GTexel/s for NVIDIA. The FP32 performance is 11.47 TFLOPS for AMD and 15.11 TFLOPS for NVIDIA. Both cards have identical FP16 performance at 1:1 ratio with their FP32 figures.

The base clock is 1295 MHz for AMD and 1830 MHz for NVIDIA. The boost clock is 2800 MHz for AMD and 2460 MHz for NVIDIA. Memory differs completely: system-shared for AMD versus 8 GB GDDR6 for NVIDIA. The memory bus is system-shared for AMD and 128-bit for NVIDIA. The bandwidth is system-dependent for AMD and 272.0 GB/s for NVIDIA.

The TDP is 55 W for AMD and 115 W for NVIDIA. The slot width is IGP for AMD and dual-slot for NVIDIA. Power connectors are none for AMD and one 12-pin for NVIDIA. The suggested PSU is absent for AMD and 300 W for NVIDIA. The bus interface is PCIe 5.0 x16 for AMD and PCIe 4.0 x8 for NVIDIA. Display outputs are portable-device-dependent for AMD and 1x HDMI 2.1 plus 3x DisplayPort 1.4a for NVIDIA.

The release dates differ by roughly nine months. The AMD Radeon 8050S launched on 2025-01-05, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 launched on 2024-03-31. The AMD card has a predecessor of Polaris Mobile, while the NVIDIA card has a predecessor of GeForce 30 and a successor of GeForce 50. The AMD card has no successor listed.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear split between the two cards. The AMD Radeon 8050S has actual benchmark results, an average score of 62,108 points, and an 89th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 has no recorded benchmarks, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking. Any performance comparison must rely on the AMD card's measured results, as the NVIDIA card lacks empirical data.

The architectural differences further separate the two. The AMD Radeon 8050S uses a smaller 4 nm process, a larger die at 308 mm², and a system-shared memory design with a low 55 W TDP. This makes it suitable for portable devices, as indicated by its IGP form factor and lack of power connectors. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 uses a 5 nm process, a smaller die at 188 mm², dedicated 8 GB GDDR6 memory, and a 115 W TDP with a dual-slot form factor. It requires a 12-pin power connector and a 300 W PSU, indicating a more traditional add-in card design.

The compute capabilities show NVIDIA leading in FP32 throughput at 15.11 TFLOPS versus 11.47 TFLOPS for AMD. The NVIDIA card also has more shading units and tensor cores. However, the AMD card has higher pixel and texture rates, more TMUs and ROPs, and more ray tracing cores. These trade-offs suggest different workload strengths, but without NVIDIA benchmark scores, the practical impact remains unverified.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon 8050S wins in scenarios where measured performance matters. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 65,818 and Vulkan score of 58,398 provide concrete evidence of capability. The 89th percentile ranking indicates strong performance relative to the entire GPU database. The low 55 W TDP and IGP form factor make it a fit for portable devices where power efficiency and integration are priorities. The system-shared memory design eliminates the need for dedicated VRAM, which can simplify system architecture.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 wins in theoretical compute throughput. Its 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance exceeds the AMD part by 3.64 TFLOPS. The 96 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for AI workloads, a feature absent from the AMD card. The dedicated 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth offers predictable memory performance, unlike the system-dependent bandwidth of the AMD card. The dual-slot form factor and 300 W PSU suggestion indicate a card designed for conventional desktop or larger laptop chassis.

The AMD Radeon 8050S also wins on process technology, using a 4 nm node versus 5 nm for NVIDIA. It has a higher boost clock at 2800 MHz versus 2460 MHz, and a larger die at 308 mm² versus 188 mm². The pixel rate of 179.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 358.4 GTexel/s exceed the NVIDIA figures of 118.1 GPixel/s and 236.2 GTexel/s. The AMD card also has more ray tracing cores at 32 versus 24.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 wins on shading units, tensor cores, and memory configuration. It has 3,072 shading units versus 2,048 for AMD, and 96 tensor cores versus none for AMD. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 128-bit bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth provides a fixed memory specification, while the AMD card's memory is entirely system-dependent. The NVIDIA card also has a higher base clock at 1830 MHz versus 1295 MHz for AMD.

The production status favors AMD, as the Radeon 8050S is listed as "Active" while the RTX 4060 AD106 is "End-of-life." The release dates show the AMD card launching on 2025-01-05, after the NVIDIA card's 2024-03-31 launch. The NVIDIA card has a successor in GeForce 50, while the AMD card has no successor listed. The bus interface differs, with PCIe 5.0 x16 for AMD and PCIe 4.0 x8 for NVIDIA, giving the AMD card a newer interconnect standard.