AMD Radeon 8060S vs AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM Comparison

The AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM and the AMD Radeon 8060S represent two very different approaches to graphics, separated by five years of architectural evolution. The RX 5600 OEM is an end-of-life discrete desktop card from the RDNA 1.0 era, while the 8060S is an active integrated graphics processor (IGP) built on RDNA 3.5 for mobile platforms. Benchmark data shows the newer 8060S is decisively faster in compute workloads, but the RX 5600 OEM holds its own as a legacy option with dedicated memory. The following analysis breaks down exactly where each part wins and loses, based solely on the provided benchmark results and specifications.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head comparison is brief but unambiguous: the AMD Radeon 8060S wins both recorded tests. In Geekbench OpenCL, the 8060S scores 84,626 against the RX 5600 OEM’s 62,427, a delta of -26.2% from the perspective of the RX 5600 OEM. That translates to the 8060S being roughly 35% faster in raw compute throughput. The margin widens further in Geekbench Vulkan, where the 8060S posts 80,483 versus 53,743 for the RX 5600 OEM, a -33.2% delta, meaning the 8060S is about 50% ahead in that API. These are not marginal wins; they are generational leaps.

Looking at the average benchmark scores, the picture is more nuanced. The RX 5600 OEM has an average score of 58,085, while the 8060S averages 55,757. That is a surprising reversal, given the 8060S dominates the two head-to-head tests. The explanation lies in the benchmark pool: the RX 5600 OEM’s average is drawn from its two Geekbench results, while the 8060S also includes a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,162, which drags its average down. Both cards sit at the 87th percentile among all GPUs, indicating they are near-peers in overall standing despite the lopsided head-to-head results.

The nearest rivals data confirms this mixed positioning. The RX 5600 OEM’s closest competitor is the Intel Arc A570M, which scores 58,239, a mere -0.3% delta. The AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT is also close at 58,392 (-0.5%), as is the Intel Arc A580 at 57,756 (+0.6%) and the NVIDIA P102-100 at 58,528 (-0.8%). The 8060S, meanwhile, sits near the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698, +0.1%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (56,083, -0.6%), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828, +1.7%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (54,247, +2.8%). The deltaPct values show that the 8060S is actually ahead of the RTX 4080 and RTX 5080 in average score, which is remarkable for an integrated part.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon 8060S wins decisively in compute-heavy and modern API workloads. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 84,626 and Vulkan score of 80,483 are both substantially higher than the RX 5600 OEM’s 62,427 and 53,743, respectively. This makes the 8060S the clear choice for tasks that leverage OpenCL acceleration, such as general-purpose GPU compute, or Vulkan-based rendering. Its 40 ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support further position it for games and applications that use hardware-accelerated ray tracing, a feature the RX 5600 OEM completely lacks. The 8060S also has a much higher boost clock of 2900 MHz versus 1560 MHz, which contributes to its superior pixel rate of 185.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 464.0 GTexel/s.

The AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM wins in one critical area: dedicated memory. It has 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The 8060S uses system-shared memory, with bandwidth described as "System Dependent." For workloads where memory latency and consistent bandwidth are more important than raw compute, the RX 5600 OEM’s fixed memory pool is a tangible advantage. The RX 5600 OEM also has a higher average benchmark score (58,085 vs 55,757), driven by its consistent performance across its two Geekbench tests. In terms of physical integration, the RX 5600 OEM is a dual-slot card with a 1x 8-pin power connector and a 300 W suggested PSU, making it a straightforward drop-in for desktop builds with a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot. The 8060S is an IGP with no power connectors, which is a win for system simplicity and power efficiency.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM has a higher average benchmark score of 58,085, compared to the AMD Radeon 8060S’s 55,757. This is despite the 8060S winning both head-to-head Geekbench tests, because the 8060S’s average includes a lower 3DMark Steel Nomad score.

Q: How much faster is the 8060S in Vulkan?

A: The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 80,483 in Geekbench Vulkan, which is 26,740 points higher than the RX 5600 OEM’s 53,743. The deltaPct is -33.2% from the RX 5600 OEM’s perspective, meaning the 8060S is approximately 50% faster.

Q: Does the RX 5600 OEM support ray tracing?

A: No. The RX 5600 OEM has no ray tracing cores listed, while the 8060S has 40. The 8060S also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), whereas the RX 5600 OEM is limited to DirectX 12 (12_1).

Q: What is the memory configuration difference?

A: The RX 5600 OEM has 6 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory with a 192-bit bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. The 8060S uses system-shared memory, with its size, type, bus width, and bandwidth all listed as "System Shared" or "System Dependent."

Q: Which GPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Radeon 8060S has a boost clock of 2900 MHz, significantly higher than the RX 5600 OEM’s 1560 MHz. The 8060S also has a higher base clock at 1295 MHz versus 1130 MHz.

Q: Are both GPUs in the same performance percentile?

A: Yes, both the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM and the AMD Radeon 8060S are in the 87th percentile among all GPUs, indicating they occupy a similar overall performance tier despite their architectural differences.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ dramatically across nearly every specification. The process node is a major divide: the RX 5600 OEM uses a 7 nm TSMC process, while the 8060S uses a more advanced 4 nm TSMC process. The RX 5600 OEM has a die size of 251 mm² and 10,300 million transistors, whereas the 8060S has a larger die at 308 mm² but its transistor count is listed as unknown. Clock speeds favor the 8060S, with a base of 1295 MHz and boost of 2900 MHz, versus 1130 MHz base and 1560 MHz boost for the RX 5600 OEM. The RX 5600 OEM has a game clock of 1375 MHz, a figure the 8060S does not list.

Memory is a fundamental split. The RX 5600 OEM has 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth and a memory clock of 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective). The 8060S’s memory is entirely system-shared, with no dedicated VRAM. Compute resources favor the 8060S: it has 2,560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, compared to 2,048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs on the RX 5600 OEM. The 8060S also adds 40 ray tracing cores, which the RX 5600 OEM lacks entirely.

Power and physical specs could not be more different. The RX 5600 OEM has a TDP of 125 W, is dual-slot, requires a 1x 8-pin power connector, and suggests a 300 W PSU. The 8060S has a TDP of just 55 W, is an IGP with no slot width, and requires no power connectors. The bus interface differs as well: PCIe 4.0 x16 for the RX 5600 OEM versus PCIe 5.0 x16 for the 8060S. Display outputs are fixed at 1x HDMI 2.0b and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a for the RX 5600 OEM, while the 8060S’s outputs are described as "Portable Device Dependent."

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap is generational. The RX 5600 OEM is built on RDNA 1.0 with the Navi 10 chip, part of the Navi (RX 5000) generation. The 8060S uses RDNA 3.5 with the Strix Halo chip, from the Navi Mobile (RX 8000M) generation. This is a jump from 7 nm to 4 nm, both from TSMC, but the newer node allows for significantly higher clock speeds and efficiency. The RX 5600 OEM’s FP32 throughput is 6.390 TFLOPS, while the 8060S delivers 14.85 TFLOPS, more than double. The FP16 performance is also telling: the RX 5600 OEM offers 12.78 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, while the 8060S provides 14.85 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio, indicating a shift away from packed math optimization.

The 8060S’s inclusion of 40 ray tracing cores is the single biggest feature addition. The RX 5600 OEM has no RT cores and maxes out at DirectX 12 (12_1), while the 8060S supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes ray tracing and mesh shaders. Both support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4, so that is a point of parity. The production statuses reflect their lifecycles: the RX 5600 OEM is end-of-life, released in January 2020, with a predecessor of Vega and a successor of Navi II. The 8060S is active, released in January 2025, with a predecessor of Polaris Mobile and no listed successor. The 8060S also has a higher pixel rate (185.6 GPixel/s vs 99.84 GPixel/s) and texture rate (464.0 GTexel/s vs 199.7 GTexel/s), driven by its higher clocks and wider shader array.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split based on use case and platform. The AMD Radeon 8060S is the superior performer for anyone building a modern, power-efficient mobile or compact system. Its 2.3x advantage in FP32 throughput (14.85 TFLOPS vs 6.390 TFLOPS), 50% lead in Vulkan, and 35% lead in OpenCL make it the obvious choice for compute-heavy tasks, modern gaming with ray tracing, and any workload that can leverage its 40 RT cores. Its 55 W TDP and lack of power connectors mean it can be integrated into thin-and-light devices without the bulk of a discrete card. The fact that it outpaces the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 in average benchmark score (55,757 vs 54,247, a +2.8% delta) underscores its strength for an integrated part.

The AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM is the pick for legacy desktop builds where dedicated memory is non-negotiable. Its 6 GB of GDDR6 with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth provides a fixed, predictable memory pool that the 8060S cannot match with system-shared RAM. Its higher average benchmark score of 58,085 versus 55,757 also gives it an edge in aggregate performance. If you need a dual-slot card with a 1x 8-pin connector for a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, and you do not care about ray tracing, the RX 5600 OEM remains a viable option. However, the 8060S wins both head-to-head tests, and its lower TDP, newer architecture, and ray tracing support make it the better long-term investment. Choose the 8060S for modern performance and efficiency; choose the RX 5600 OEM only if you specifically need dedicated VRAM in a desktop system.