AMD Radeon 8060S vs AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Radeon 8060S and the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU occupy different tiers of the mobile graphics landscape, and the recorded data shows a decisive performance gap. The Radeon 8060S, built on the Strix Halo chip with RDNA 3.5 architecture, delivers an average benchmark score of 55,757 across its three recorded tests. The Ryzen Z2 GPU, based on the Hawk Point chip with RDNA 3.0 architecture, has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, leaving its average at zero. This absence of data for the Ryzen Z2 GPU means direct head-to-head comparisons are not possible from the database, but the Radeon 8060S's individual scores and its position among rivals provide a clear picture of its standing.

The Radeon 8060S posts a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,162, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 84,626, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 80,483. These figures place it at the 87th percentile among all GPUs in the database, indicating strong overall performance. The OpenCL score exceeds the Vulkan score by 4,143 points, showing a modest advantage in that particular API workload. The average benchmark score of 55,757 is heavily weighted by the Geekbench results, which are substantially higher than the 3DMark figure.

Comparing the Radeon 8060S to its nearest rivals in the database, the data shows it sits within a narrow performance band around the 55,000 average score mark. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB records an average score of 55,698, which is 0.1% higher than the 8060S, a negligible difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 posts an average of 56,083, placing it 0.6% ahead of the 8060S. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X averages 54,828, which is 1.7% behind the 8060S. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 averages 54,247, a 2.8% deficit relative to the 8060S. These deltas are all small, indicating that the Radeon 8060S slots into a competitive performance cluster rather than leading or trailing by a wide margin.

The Ryzen Z2 GPU's lack of benchmark data means it cannot be positioned within this hierarchy. Its percentile rank of 50 among all GPUs suggests a mid-tier placement, but without actual scores, the database cannot quantify its performance relative to the Radeon 8060S or any other discrete GPU. The Radeon 8060S, by contrast, has verifiable results that place it in the upper percentile range.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the Radeon 8060S wins in every measurable category where the Ryzen Z2 GPU has a comparable specification. The Radeon 8060S delivers 14.85 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU delivers 8.294 TFLOPS. This represents a significant compute advantage for the Radeon 8060S, roughly 79% higher in raw floating-point throughput. The pixel rate also favors the Radeon 8060S at 185.6 GPixel/s versus 86.40 GPixel/s for the Ryzen Z2 GPU, a 2.15x difference. Texture rate shows a similar pattern: 464.0 GTexel/s for the Radeon 8060S versus 129.6 GTexel/s for the Ryzen Z2 GPU, a 3.58x advantage.

The Radeon 8060S also leads in shading resources. It features 2,560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, 64 render output units, and 40 ray tracing cores. The Ryzen Z2 GPU has 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and 12 ray tracing cores. These differences indicate the Radeon 8060S is designed for higher throughput across all graphics pipeline stages, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU is configured for lighter workloads.

Clock speeds favor the Radeon 8060S as well. Its base clock is 1,295 MHz and boost clock is 2,900 MHz, compared to the Ryzen Z2 GPU's base of 800 MHz and boost of 2,700 MHz. The Radeon 8060S also has a higher TDP at 55 W versus 28 W for the Ryzen Z2 GPU, which aligns with its larger resource pool and higher performance targets.

Memory configuration differs substantially. The Ryzen Z2 GPU has dedicated 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 128-bit bus with 119.9 GB/s bandwidth. The Radeon 8060S uses system shared memory with bandwidth described as system dependent. This means the Ryzen Z2 GPU offers a fixed memory capacity, while the Radeon 8060S's memory performance scales with the host system's RAM configuration. The Ryzen Z2 GPU's memory clock is 937 MHz with 7.5 Gbps effective data rate.

The Ryzen Z2 GPU's only clear specification advantage is its smaller die size at 178 mm² versus 308 mm² for the Radeon 8060S, and its lower transistor count of 25,390 million versus unknown for the Radeon 8060S. The Ryzen Z2 GPU also has a higher transistor density at 142.6 million per mm², reflecting a more compact design. These factors suggest the Ryzen Z2 GPU targets efficiency in constrained form factors, while the Radeon 8060S prioritizes raw graphics capability.

The Verdict

The database records indicate that the AMD Radeon 8060S is the superior graphics processor for users seeking maximum performance. Its 87th percentile ranking, combined with an average benchmark score of 55,757, places it among higher-tier GPUs. Its nearest rivals, including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 4080, are within a 2.8% performance band, which means the Radeon 8060S competes directly with established discrete graphics solutions.

The Ryzen Z2 GPU, with no benchmark scores and a 50th percentile rank, cannot be verified as a performance competitor. Its lower compute throughput, reduced shading resources, and smaller memory bus indicate it is positioned for less demanding applications. The Radeon 8060S delivers roughly 79% more FP32 compute, over twice the pixel rate, and over three times the texture rate compared to the Ryzen Z2 GPU.

Users who require high frame rates in demanding titles or compute-heavy workloads should select the Radeon 8060S based on its recorded scores and resource allocations. The Ryzen Z2 GPU may serve scenarios where power consumption is a primary constraint, given its 28 W TDP versus 55 W for the Radeon 8060S, but the database provides no performance data to validate that trade-off.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the AMD Radeon 8060S?

A: The average benchmark score is 55,757, based on three recorded tests: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 at 2,162, Geekbench OpenCL at 84,626, and Geekbench Vulkan at 80,483.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the database contains no benchmark results for the Ryzen Z2 GPU. Its average benchmark score is listed as zero.

Q: How does the Radeon 8060S compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 in the database?

A: The Radeon 8060S has an average score of 55,757, which is 2.8% higher than the RTX 4080's average of 54,247.

Q: What are the FP32 compute figures for both GPUs?

A: The Radeon 8060S delivers 14.85 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU delivers 8.294 TFLOPS.

Q: What memory configuration does the Ryzen Z2 GPU use?

A: The Ryzen Z2 GPU has 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 128-bit bus with 119.9 GB/s bandwidth and a memory clock of 937 MHz.

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

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

Architecture Differences

The Radeon 8060S uses the Strix Halo chip with RDNA 3.5 architecture, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Ryzen Z2 GPU uses the Hawk Point chip with RDNA 3.0 architecture, also on a 4 nm TSMC process. Both are active production parts, but they belong to different generations: the Radeon 8060S is classified under Navi Mobile (RX 8000M), while the Ryzen Z2 GPU is classified as a Console GPU (AMD).

The die size differs significantly. The Radeon 8060S has a die size of 308 mm², while the Ryzen Z2 GPU has a die size of 178 mm². The transistor count for the Radeon 8060S is unknown, whereas the Ryzen Z2 GPU contains 25,390 million transistors. The transistor density for the Ryzen Z2 GPU is 142.6 million per mm²; no density figure is recorded for the Radeon 8060S.

Shader resources distinguish the two clearly. The Radeon 8060S has 2,560 shading units, 160 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 40 ray tracing cores. The Ryzen Z2 GPU has 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and 12 ray tracing cores. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 APIs.

Clock behavior differs in magnitude. The Radeon 8060S runs at a base clock of 1,295 MHz and a boost clock of 2,900 MHz. The Ryzen Z2 GPU runs at 800 MHz base and 2,700 MHz boost. Memory clocks differ as well: the Radeon 8060S uses system shared memory with no fixed clock, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU has a memory clock of 937 MHz.

Memory architecture is a major divergence. The Radeon 8060S has system shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth, meaning its performance relies on the host platform's RAM. The Ryzen Z2 GPU has dedicated 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a fixed 119.9 GB/s bandwidth. The Radeon 8060S has no dedicated memory bus width listed; it is system shared.

The bus interface also differs. The Radeon 8060S uses PCIe 5.0 x16, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU has no recorded bus interface. The Radeon 8060S is an integrated graphics processor with a slot width of IGP and no power connectors. The Ryzen Z2 GPU has no slot width listed and uses no power connectors. Display outputs differ: the Radeon 8060S is portable device dependent, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU has 1x USB Type-C output.

Release dates place the Radeon 8060S at January 5, 2025, and the Ryzen Z2 GPU at December 31, 2024. The Radeon 8060S has a predecessor listed as Polaris Mobile, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU has no predecessor recorded. Neither part has a successor listed. The Radeon 8060S has no launch MSRP recorded, and neither does the Ryzen Z2 GPU.