AMD Radeon 8060S vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database presents a stark contrast between these two GPUs. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a desktop flagship built for maximum throughput, while the AMD Radeon 8060S is a mobile integrated graphics processor (IGP) designed for efficiency within a constrained power envelope. The data shows a complete sweep for the NVIDIA part in every recorded head-to-head test, winning all three comparisons with deltas ranging from 267.1% to 562.6%.

For users seeking uncompromising desktop performance, particularly for 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 workloads or compute-heavy OpenCL and Vulkan tasks, the RTX 5090 D is the clear choice based on the recorded data. Alternatively, the AMD Radeon 8060S, with its 55 W TDP and integrated design, is positioned for portable devices where the physical footprint and power draw of a dedicated card are prohibitive. The data implies two entirely different markets: one for maximum performance, the other for maximum integration.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU is faster in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is significantly faster, scoring 14,326 compared to the AMD Radeon 8060S's 2,162. This represents a 562.6% advantage for the NVIDIA card.

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

A: The RTX 5090 D achieves a score of 310,674 in Geekbench OpenCL, while the Radeon 8060S scores 84,626. The NVIDIA part is 267.1% ahead of the AMD part in this test.

Q: Is the AMD Radeon 8060S a discrete add-in card?

A: No. The data indicates it is an IGP (Integrated Graphics Processor) with no power connectors required and a slot width listed as "IGP". Its dimensions are not recorded, and its display outputs are described as "Portable Device Dependent", confirming its integration into mobile systems.

Q: What is the difference in their average benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77,712, while the Radeon 8060S has an average of 55,757, a difference of 21,955 points.

Q: Which GPU has a higher percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks in the 92nd percentile, while the AMD Radeon 8060S ranks in the 87th percentile among all GPUs in the database.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D have any competition from the Radeon 8060S in the recorded Vulkan test?

A: No. The RTX 5090 D scores 376,915 in Geekbench Vulkan, compared to 80,483 for the Radeon 8060S, giving the NVIDIA card a 368.3% lead.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on different architectures from different generations. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, utilizing the GB202 chip, and belongs to the GeForce 50-series generation. It is manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. In contrast, the AMD Radeon 8060S employs the RDNA 3.5 architecture with the Strix Halo chip, belonging to the Navi Mobile (RX 8000M) generation. AMD uses a 4 nm process at TSMC.

The transistor counts and die sizes reveal a massive difference in complexity. The NVIDIA chip contains 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, giving it a transistor density of 122.9 million per mm². The AMD chip's transistor count is listed as "unknown", but its die size is 308 mm². The RTX 5090 D also features dedicated Tensor Cores (680 of them), which the Radeon 8060S completely lacks. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The memory subsystems are fundamentally different. The RTX 5090 D uses 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The Radeon 8060S relies on System Shared memory, meaning its memory size, type, and bus width are all dependent on the host system, with bandwidth described as "System Dependent". This architectural split defines their use cases: one is a self-contained rendering powerhouse, the other is an integrated solution that borrows resources from the host.

Specification Differences

The most striking difference is in raw compute resources. The NVIDIA RTX 5090 D has 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs, along with 170 RT cores. The AMD Radeon 8060S has 2,560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with 40 RT cores. This translates to a massive performance gap: the NVIDIA part delivers 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and a texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s, while the AMD part delivers 14.85 TFLOPS and 464.0 GTexel/s. The pixel rates are 423.6 GPixel/s for NVIDIA versus 185.6 GPixel/s for AMD.

Clock speeds also differ substantially. The RTX 5090 D has a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The Radeon 8060S has a lower base clock of 1295 MHz but a higher boost clock of 2900 MHz. Its power profile is dramatically different: the RTX 5090 D has a TDP of 575 W, a dual-slot design, and requires a single 16-pin power connector plus a suggested 950 W PSU. The Radeon 8060S has a TDP of just 55 W, uses no power connectors, and is an IGP. The NVIDIA card is 304 mm long, 137 mm tall, and 48 mm wide, while the AMD part has no listed dimensions.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive NVIDIA victory across all three shared benchmark tests. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the RTX 5090 D scores 14,326 against the Radeon 8060S's 2,162, a 562.6% advantage. This is the largest relative gap in the dataset, highlighting the NVIDIA card's dominance in modern DX12 workloads.

In Geekbench OpenCL, the RTX 5090 D posts 310,674 versus 84,626 for the AMD part, a 267.1% delta. This test typically stresses general-purpose compute, and the NVIDIA card's higher shading unit count and dedicated Tensor Cores likely contribute to this widening gap. In Geekbench Vulkan, the NVIDIA card scores 376,915 while the AMD part scores 80,483, a 368.3% difference. The Vulkan result suggests that even with AMD's higher boost clock of 2900 MHz, the sheer compute resource advantage of the RTX 5090 D is overwhelming.

The wins tally is 3 for the RTX 5090 D and 0 for the Radeon 8060S. The average benchmark scores reinforce this: 77,712 for NVIDIA versus 55,757 for AMD. However, the nearest rivals for each product tell a different story about their respective competitive positions. The RTX 5090 D's nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, which is only 1.1% behind, followed by the RX 6850M XT at -1.6% and two NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants at -2.1% and -2.4%. The Radeon 8060S's closest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, just 0.1% behind, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 at -0.6%, the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 1.7%, and the RTX 4080 at 2.8%.

Where Each One Wins

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D wins in every measured benchmark category against the Radeon 8060S. Its strongest relative performance is in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, where it is 562.6% ahead, making it the clear choice for demanding DX12 gaming and ray-traced workloads. Its Vulkan performance (368.3% ahead) and OpenCL performance (267.1% ahead) also indicate superiority in compute-heavy applications such as rendering, scientific simulation, or machine learning inference, where the 680 Tensor Cores can be leveraged.

The AMD Radeon 8060S wins in the categories that the benchmark scores do not directly measure: integration and power efficiency. Its 55 W TDP, lack of power connectors, and IGP classification mean it can be deployed in thin-and-light portable devices where a dual-slot, 575 W card with a 304 mm length simply cannot fit. Its higher boost clock of 2900 MHz compared to the NVIDIA card's 2407 MHz suggests that in short, lightly-threaded bursts, it may offer responsive performance, though the recorded benchmarks do not show this as a winning scenario.

The data indicates that the RTX 5090 D is positioned at the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, while the Radeon 8060S sits at the 87th percentile. The NVIDIA card's nearest rivals are all within 2.4% of its average score, suggesting a highly competitive high-end desktop segment. The Radeon 8060S's nearest rivals are similarly close, with all four within 2.8%, indicating it is competitive within its own performance class. For users building a desktop workstation or high-end gaming rig, the RTX 5090 D is the performance pick. For users prioritizing portability and minimal power draw in a laptop or compact device, the Radeon 8060S is the practical choice, even though it cedes significant raw performance.