AMD Radeon 8060S vs AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU Comparison

AMD Radeon 8060S and AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU occupy different tiers of the mobile graphics landscape, and the recorded benchmark data reflects a substantial performance gap. The Radeon 8060S, built on the Strix Halo chip with RDNA 3.5 architecture, posts an average benchmark score of 55757 across three tests. The Ryzen Z2 Go GPU, using the Rembrandt+ chip with RDNA 2.0 architecture, has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, leaving its average at zero. This absence of data for the Z2 Go GPU means direct head-to-head comparisons rely on the Radeon 8060S’s absolute scores and its position relative to other GPUs, while the Z2 Go GPU’s capabilities must be inferred from its architectural specifications and percentile ranking.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two GPUs, and the wins tally shows zero for each side. The Radeon 8060S, however, has three individual benchmark scores that establish its performance envelope. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the Radeon 8060S scores 2162. In Geekbench OpenCL, it reaches 84626, and in Geekbench Vulkan, it scores 80483. These figures place the Radeon 8060S at the 87th percentile among all GPUs in the database, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of recorded graphics processors.

The Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has no benchmark scores in the database, so its measured performance cannot be directly compared. Its percentile ranking stands at 50, which places it at the median of all GPUs. That percentile is derived from the database’s broader classification rather than from any specific test result, given the empty benchmark array. The Radeon 8060S’s average benchmark score of 55757, computed from its three tests, serves as the primary quantitative reference point for this comparison.

The Radeon 8060S’s nearest rivals provide context for interpreting its scores. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB shows an average score of 55698, which is 0.1 percent lower than the Radeon 8060S. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 averages 56083, a 0.6 percent advantage over the Radeon 8060S. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X averages 54828, trailing the Radeon 8060S by 1.7 percent. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 averages 54247, sitting 2.8 percent behind the Radeon 8060S. These deltas show the Radeon 8060S operating within a narrow band around some of the fastest GPUs in the database, slightly ahead of the RX 6750 GRE and RTX 4080, slightly behind the RTX 5080.

Because the Ryzen Z2 Go GPU lacks benchmark entries, the head-to-head section cannot present exact score comparisons. The data instead shows a definitive gap in recorded performance: the Radeon 8060S delivers measurable results across three distinct tests, while the Z2 Go GPU has none. The Radeon 8060S’s 87th percentile position against the Z2 Go GPU’s 50th percentile reinforces this separation, with the former sitting well above the median and the latter exactly at it.

Where Each One Wins

The Radeon 8060S wins in every category where the database records measurable output. Its three benchmark scores span different graphics workloads: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 targets directX 12 rendering, Geekbench OpenCL measures general-purpose compute, and Geekbench Vulkan assesses cross-platform graphics and compute. The Radeon 8060S posts 2162, 84626, and 80483 respectively, demonstrating strength across both rasterization and compute-oriented tasks. Its average benchmark score of 55757 places it in the upper echelon, with the nearest rival deltas ranging from a 0.1 percent lead over the RX 6750 GRE to a 2.8 percent lead over the RTX 4080, and a 0.6 percent deficit to the RTX 5080.

The Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has no wins in the database because no benchmark scores are recorded for it. Its 50th percentile ranking indicates it sits at the median of the GPU distribution, meaning half of all GPUs in the database perform better and half perform worse. This percentile is the only performance-related metric available for the Z2 Go GPU, and it suggests a mid-range positioning rather than a top-tier one.

For use-case analysis, the Radeon 8060S’s scores imply suitability for demanding graphics workloads. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result of 2162, while a single data point, reflects performance in a modern DirectX 12 test. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 84626 and Vulkan score of 80483 indicate strong compute throughput, which benefits tasks like rendering, physics simulation, and other GPU-accelerated applications. The Z2 Go GPU, with no recorded scores, cannot be assigned specific use-case wins from the data; its 16 GB LPDDR5 memory and 102.4 GB/s bandwidth suggest it can handle memory-intensive workloads, but the absence of benchmark results prevents any quantitative confirmation.

The architecture difference plays a role in where each GPU wins. The Radeon 8060S’s RDNA 3.5 architecture, with 2560 shading units and 40 ray tracing cores, targets high-end gaming and professional workloads. The Z2 Go GPU’s RDNA 2.0 architecture, with 768 shading units and 12 ray tracing cores, aims at a more power-efficient segment, as its 28 W TDP versus the Radeon 8060S’s 55 W TDP indicates. The data shows the Radeon 8060S delivering top-tier results, while the Z2 Go GPU’s wins remain unquantified.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs diverge significantly in their underlying hardware. The Radeon 8060S uses the Strix Halo chip manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 308 mm². The Ryzen Z2 Go GPU uses the Rembrandt+ chip on a 6 nm process, also at TSMC, with a die size of 208 mm² and a transistor count of 13,100 million. The Radeon 8060S’s transistor count is listed as unknown, but its larger die and newer process node suggest a more complex design. The Z2 Go GPU’s transistor density is recorded at 63.0M per mm², while the Radeon 8060S has no density figure.

The compute resources differ markedly. The Radeon 8060S features 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, 64 render output units, and 40 ray tracing cores. The Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and 12 ray tracing cores. This means the Radeon 8060S offers more than three times the shading units and more than double the ROPs, which directly impacts pixel and texture throughput. The pixel rate for the Radeon 8060S is 185.6 GPixel/s, while the Z2 Go GPU manages 86.40 GPixel/s. Texture rate stands at 464.0 GTexel/s for the Radeon 8060S versus 129.6 GTexel/s for the Z2 Go GPU.

Clock speeds also differ. The Radeon 8060S runs at a base clock of 1295 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz. The Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has a lower base of 800 MHz and a boost of 2700 MHz. Memory configurations are entirely different as well. The Radeon 8060S uses system shared memory, with the size, type, bus width, and bandwidth all listed as system dependent. The Z2 Go GPU has dedicated 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. Its memory clock is 800 MHz with 6.4 Gbps effective data rate.

Floating-point performance reflects the architectural gap. The Radeon 8060S delivers 14.85 TFLOPS for FP32 and 14.85 TFLOPS for FP16 at a 1:1 ratio. The Z2 Go GPU provides 4.147 TFLOPS for FP32 and 8.294 TFLOPS for FP16 at a 2:1 ratio. The Radeon 8060S more than triples the FP32 throughput and nearly doubles the FP16 throughput, though the Z2 Go GPU’s 2:1 FP16 ratio indicates it processes half-precision data at twice the rate of FP32. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so API compatibility matches.

Power and physical characteristics differ as well. The Radeon 8060S has a TDP of 55 W and is classified as an IGP with no power connectors, using a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface. The Z2 Go GPU has a TDP of 28 W, also with no power connectors, and its bus interface is not listed. Display outputs vary: the Radeon 8060S is portable device dependent, while the Z2 Go GPU has a single USB Type-C output. The Radeon 8060S’s predecessor is listed as Polaris Mobile, while the Z2 Go GPU has no predecessor. Release dates sit close together: the Radeon 8060S on January 5, 2025, and the Z2 Go GPU on December 31, 2024.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon 8060S has an average benchmark score of 55757 across three tests. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has no recorded benchmark scores, so its average benchmark score is 0.

Q: How do the two GPUs compare in terms of percentile ranking?

A: The Radeon 8060S ranks at the 87th percentile among all GPUs in the database. The Ryzen Z2 Go GPU ranks at the 50th percentile, placing it exactly at the median.

Q: What are the individual benchmark results for the Radeon 8060S?

A: The Radeon 8060S scores 2162 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 84626 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 80483 in Geekbench Vulkan.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units and ray tracing cores?

A: The Radeon 8060S has 2560 shading units and 40 ray tracing cores. The Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has 768 shading units and 12 ray tracing cores.

Q: What memory configurations do the two GPUs use?

A: The Radeon 8060S uses system shared memory, with size, type, bus width, and bandwidth all system dependent. The Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What are the TDP values for each GPU?

A: The Radeon 8060S has a TDP of 55 W. The Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has a TDP of 28 W.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every specification category in the database. The process node is 4 nm for the Radeon 8060S and 6 nm for the Ryzen Z2 Go GPU. Die size measures 308 mm² for the Radeon 8060S and 208 mm² for the Z2 Go GPU. The Z2 Go GPU lists 13,100 million transistors and a transistor density of 63.0M per mm², while the Radeon 8060S lists unknown transistors and no density. Base clock is 1295 MHz for the Radeon 8060S versus 800 MHz for the Z2 Go GPU, and boost clock is 2900 MHz versus 2700 MHz. Memory clock for the Z2 Go GPU is 800 MHz with 6.4 Gbps effective, while the Radeon 8060S lists system shared memory clock.

Memory size is system shared for the Radeon 8060S and 16 GB for the Z2 Go GPU. Memory type is system shared versus LPDDR5. Bus width is system shared versus 128 bit. Bandwidth is system dependent versus 102.4 GB/s. Shading units number 2560 versus 768. TMUs total 160 versus 48. ROPs total 64 versus 32. Ray tracing cores number 40 versus 12. Pixel rate is 185.6 GPixel/s versus 86.40 GPixel/s. Texture rate is 464.0 GTexel/s versus 129.6 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 14.85 TFLOPS versus 4.147 TFLOPS. FP16 performance is 14.85 TFLOPS at 1:1 ratio versus 8.294 TFLOPS at 2:1 ratio.

TDP is 55 W for the Radeon 8060S and 28 W for the Z2 Go GPU. Slot width is listed as IGP for the Radeon 8060S and null for the Z2 Go GPU. Bus interface is PCIe 5.0 x16 for the Radeon 8060S and null for the Z2 Go GPU. Display outputs are portable device dependent for the Radeon 8060S and 1x USB Type-C for the Z2 Go GPU. The Radeon 8060S lists a predecessor of Polaris Mobile, while the Z2 Go GPU has none. Release dates are January 5, 2025, for the Radeon 8060S and December 31, 2024, for the Z2 Go GPU. Both share the same DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 API support, and both have no power connectors and no launch MSRP.