AMD Radeon 8060S vs NVIDIA CMP 40HX Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA CMP 40HX records an average benchmark score of 85,637, while the AMD Radeon 8060S averages 55,757. This places the NVIDIA part in the 93rd percentile of all GPUs, versus the 87th percentile for the AMD part.

Q: How do the two GPUs compare in OpenCL performance?

A: The NVIDIA CMP 40HX wins the Geekbench OpenCL test with a score of 93,395, which is 10.4% higher than the AMD Radeon 8060S’s score of 84,626.

Q: Which GPU performs better in Vulkan?

A: The AMD Radeon 8060S takes the Geekbench Vulkan test with 80,483 points, beating the NVIDIA CMP 40HX’s 77,879 points by 3.2%.

Q: What are the process nodes for each GPU?

A: The NVIDIA CMP 40HX uses a 12 nm process node from TSMC, while the AMD Radeon 8060S uses a 4 nm node, also from TSMC.

Q: What is the power draw difference between the two?

A: The NVIDIA CMP 40HX has a TDP of 185 W and requires a 1x 8-pin power connector with a suggested 450 W power supply. The AMD Radeon 8060S has a TDP of 55 W, is an integrated graphics processor (IGP), and needs no power connector.

Q: What are the release dates for these GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA CMP 40HX was released on February 24, 2021, and is end-of-life. The AMD Radeon 8060S was released on January 5, 2025, and is currently active in production.

Architecture Differences

The NVIDIA CMP 40HX is built on the Turing architecture using the TU106 chip, fabricated on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It packs 10,800 million transistors on a 445 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 24.3 million transistors per mm². The AMD Radeon 8060S, in contrast, uses the RDNA 3.5 architecture with the Strix Halo chip, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. Its die size is 308 mm², though its transistor count is listed as unknown in the database.

The compute resources differ significantly. The NVIDIA part has 2,304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. It also includes 36 ray tracing cores and 288 tensor cores. The AMD part has 2,560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, plus 40 ray tracing cores. The AMD GPU has no tensor cores listed, while the NVIDIA part’s tensor cores are a notable feature for AI workloads.

Clock speeds show a clear divergence. The NVIDIA CMP 40HX runs at a base clock of 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz. The AMD Radeon 8060S has a lower base clock of 1295 MHz but a much higher boost clock of 2900 MHz, a difference of 1250 MHz at peak boost.

Memory configurations are fundamentally different. The NVIDIA card has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth with a 1750 MHz memory clock (14 Gbps effective). The AMD GPU uses system shared memory, with its type, bus width, and bandwidth all listed as system dependent.

The bus interface also differs: the NVIDIA card uses PCIe 1.0 x4, while the AMD part uses PCIe 5.0 x16. The NVIDIA card is a dual-slot design with no display outputs, while the AMD part is an integrated graphics processor with portable device dependent outputs.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split based on workload and platform. For raw compute throughput in OpenCL, the NVIDIA CMP 40HX is the stronger part, delivering 10.4% higher scores than the AMD Radeon 8060S. Its 93rd percentile ranking versus the AMD part’s 87th percentile reinforces this lead in average performance.

However, for Vulkan-based applications, the AMD Radeon 8060S is the winner, outperforming the NVIDIA card by 3.2%. This suggests that in modern graphics APIs, the AMD architecture holds an edge, despite its much lower power envelope.

The power and form factor differences are decisive for system integration. The AMD Radeon 8060S draws only 55 W and requires no external power connector, making it suitable for portable or integrated designs. The NVIDIA CMP 40HX, at 185 W with a dedicated 8-pin connector and a 450 W suggested PSU, is a discrete card meant for mining-focused builds.

Given that the NVIDIA CMP 40HX has no display outputs and is end-of-life, its purpose is clearly compute-only. The AMD Radeon 8060S, as an active IGP with display outputs, is positioned for mobile systems. Users needing maximum OpenCL throughput should pick the NVIDIA card; those prioritizing Vulkan performance and low power in an integrated package should pick the AMD part.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every specification category. The process node is 12 nm for NVIDIA versus 4 nm for AMD. The NVIDIA chip has 10,800 million transistors, while the AMD transistor count is unknown. Die size is 445 mm² for NVIDIA and 308 mm² for AMD.

Clock speeds: NVIDIA base 1470 MHz, boost 1650 MHz; AMD base 1295 MHz, boost 2900 MHz. Memory: NVIDIA has 8 GB GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth; AMD uses system shared memory with system dependent characteristics.

Compute units: NVIDIA has 2,304 shaders, 144 TMUs, 64 ROPs, 36 RT cores, and 288 tensor cores. AMD has 2,560 shaders, 160 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 40 RT cores, but no tensor cores listed. Pixel rate is 105.6 GPixel/s for NVIDIA versus 185.6 GPixel/s for AMD. Texture rate is 237.6 GTexel/s for NVIDIA versus 464.0 GTexel/s for AMD. FP32 performance is 7.603 TFLOPS for NVIDIA versus 14.85 TFLOPS for AMD. FP16 is 15.21 TFLOPS (2:1) for NVIDIA versus 14.85 TFLOPS (1:1) for AMD.

Power: NVIDIA TDP 185 W, dual-slot, 1x 8-pin connector, suggested PSU 450 W. AMD TDP 55 W, IGP form factor, no power connector, no suggested PSU. Bus interface: PCIe 1.0 x4 for NVIDIA, PCIe 5.0 x16 for AMD. Display outputs: none for NVIDIA, portable device dependent for AMD. Dimensions: NVIDIA is 229 mm long, 111 mm high, 35 mm wide; AMD has no listed dimensions. Release dates: NVIDIA February 24, 2021, end-of-life; AMD January 5, 2025, active. The NVIDIA card has a launch MSRP of 699 USD, while the AMD part has no listed MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records two direct benchmark comparisons between these GPUs. In Geekbench OpenCL, the NVIDIA CMP 40HX scores 93,395 against the AMD Radeon 8060S’s 84,626. This gives NVIDIA a 10.4% advantage, a substantial margin that highlights its strength in compute-heavy OpenCL workloads.

In Geekbench Vulkan, the result flips. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 80,483, while the NVIDIA CMP 40HX scores 77,879. The AMD part leads by 3.2%, showing that its RDNA 3.5 architecture handles the Vulkan API more efficiently despite lower raw FP32 numbers in some contexts.

Looking at the nearest rivals for context, the NVIDIA CMP 40HX’s average score of 85,637 sits close to the AMD Radeon PRO W7600 (87,108, a 1.7% deficit) and the NVIDIA Quadro GP100 (87,445, a 2.1% deficit). It beats the AMD Radeon PRO W6600 (81,995) by 4.4% and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X (80,959) by 5.8%.

The AMD Radeon 8060S’s average score of 55,757 is nearly tied with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698, a 0.1% gap) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (56,083, a 0.6% deficit). It leads the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828) by 1.7% and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (54,247) by 2.8%.

Where Each One Wins

The NVIDIA CMP 40HX wins in OpenCL compute workloads. Its 10.4% advantage over the AMD Radeon 8060S in Geekbench OpenCL, combined with a higher average benchmark score (85,637 versus 55,757) and a 93rd percentile ranking, makes it the stronger choice for applications that rely on OpenCL acceleration. The presence of 288 tensor cores adds capability for AI-related tasks, and its 15.21 TFLOPS FP16 performance (2:1 ratio) indicates strong half-precision throughput.

The AMD Radeon 8060S wins in Vulkan-based scenarios. Its 3.2% lead in Geekbench Vulkan over the NVIDIA card shows better API-level efficiency. Additionally, its FP32 performance of 14.85 TFLOPS is nearly double the NVIDIA card’s 7.603 TFLOPS, and its pixel rate of 185.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 464.0 GTexel/s are both far higher than the NVIDIA part’s 105.6 GPixel/s and 237.6 GTexel/s. These figures suggest superior raw fill rates for graphics rendering.

The power profile is another decisive factor. The AMD part’s 55 W TDP, versus 185 W for NVIDIA, means it can operate in systems without dedicated power delivery, making it ideal for mobile or compact integrated designs. Its active production status and 2025 release date also mean ongoing support, whereas the NVIDIA card is end-of-life from 2021.

For users building a compute-focused mining rig or needing OpenCL throughput with tensor cores, the NVIDIA CMP 40HX is the data-backed pick. For those seeking Vulkan performance, high fill rates, and low power in an integrated package, the AMD Radeon 8060S is clearly superior.