AMD Radeon 8060S vs NVIDIA N1 20SM Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data places the AMD Radeon 8060S in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 55757. The NVIDIA N1 20SM shows no recorded benchmark scores, sits in the 50th percentile, and carries an average score of 0. The Radeon 8060S is the only option with measurable performance data, making it the clear choice for any workload that relies on GPU compute, rendering, or API-based acceleration. The N1 20SM, while architecturally distinct and featuring a much larger memory pool, cannot be evaluated for performance from the database, as no test results exist for it.

The Radeon 8060S delivers 14.85 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput, whereas the N1 20SM provides 12.01 TFLOPS. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the 8060S scores 2162. In Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan, it scores 84626 and 80483, respectively. These are the only benchmark figures available, and they all favor the AMD part. The N1 20SM has no such entries. For users requiring verified performance, the 8060S is the only data-backed selection. For users who prioritize a unified 128 GB LPDDR5X memory pool with a 256-bit bus and 273.2 GB/s of bandwidth, the N1 20SM offers a hardware configuration the AMD part cannot match, but its lack of measured results means its real-world capabilities remain unverified in this database.

Architecture Differences

The two integrated GPUs come from different manufacturers and process nodes. The AMD Radeon 8060S uses the Strix Halo chip, built on RDNA 3.5 architecture, fabricated on a 4 nm TSMC process with a die size of 308 mm². It belongs to the Navi Mobile (RX 8000M) generation. The NVIDIA N1 20SM uses the GB20B chip, built on Blackwell 2.0 architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm TSMC process with a larger die size of 382 mm². It belongs to the Blackwell IGP (N1x) generation.

Both parts feature 2560 shading units and 160 texture mapping units, but they diverge in other compute resources. The Radeon 8060S has 64 ROPs and 40 ray tracing cores, while the N1 20SM has 24 ROPs and 20 ray tracing cores. The NVIDIA part includes 80 tensor cores, a feature the AMD part does not list. Clock speeds differ significantly: the Radeon 8060S runs at a base of 1295 MHz and boosts to 2900 MHz, while the N1 20SM runs at a base of 741 MHz and boosts to 2346 MHz. The AMD part also has a higher pixel rate (185.6 GPixel/s vs. 56.30 GPixel/s) and texture rate (464.0 GTexel/s vs. 375.4 GTexel/s).

Memory architecture is fundamentally different. The Radeon 8060S uses system shared memory, with size, type, bus width, and bandwidth all listed as system dependent. The N1 20SM has a dedicated 128 GB LPDDR5X pool on a 256-bit bus with 273.2 GB/s of bandwidth, operating at 1067 MHz (8.5 Gbps effective). API support also differs: the Radeon 8060S supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, while the N1 20SM lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher FP32 compute throughput?

A: The AMD Radeon 8060S delivers 14.85 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, while the NVIDIA N1 20SM provides 12.01 TFLOPS. The AMD part leads by 2.84 TFLOPS.

Q: What memory configuration does each GPU use?

A: The Radeon 8060S relies on system shared memory, with all memory parameters dependent on the host system. The N1 20SM includes 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 273.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Are there any benchmark scores for the NVIDIA N1 20SM?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the N1 20SM, and its average benchmark score is 0. The Radeon 8060S has three recorded scores: 2162 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 84626 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 80483 in Geekbench Vulkan.

Q: How do the ray tracing capabilities compare?

A: The Radeon 8060S has 40 ray tracing cores, exactly double the 20 ray tracing cores found in the N1 20SM. The AMD part also has 64 ROPs versus 24 ROPs for the NVIDIA part.

Q: Which GPU has a higher clock speed?

A: The Radeon 8060S has a base clock of 1295 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz. The N1 20SM has a base clock of 741 MHz and a boost clock of 2346 MHz. The AMD part boosts 554 MHz higher.

Q: What is the process node and die size difference?

A: The Radeon 8060S is built on a 4 nm TSMC process with a 308 mm² die. The N1 20SM is built on a 5 nm TSMC process with a 382 mm² die, which is 74 mm² larger.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every measurable specification. The Radeon 8060S uses a 4 nm process, the N1 20SM uses 5 nm. Die size is 308 mm² for AMD and 382 mm² for NVIDIA. Base clocks are 1295 MHz versus 741 MHz; boost clocks are 2900 MHz versus 2346 MHz. The Radeon 8060S has 64 ROPs and 40 RT cores; the N1 20SM has 24 ROPs and 20 RT cores. The N1 20SM adds 80 tensor cores, which the AMD part does not list. Pixel rate is 185.6 GPixel/s versus 56.30 GPixel/s; texture rate is 464.0 GTexel/s versus 375.4 GTexel/s. FP32 and FP16 are both 14.85 TFLOPS for AMD and 12.01 TFLOPS for NVIDIA.

Memory is the largest divergence. The Radeon 8060S has system shared memory with no fixed size, type, bus width, or bandwidth. The N1 20SM has 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus with 273.2 GB/s of bandwidth and a memory clock of 1067 MHz (8.5 Gbps effective). The Radeon 8060S lists a 55 W TDP, while the N1 20SM has an unknown TDP. Both use PCIe 5.0 x16, both are IGP slot width with no power connectors, and both are marked Active in production status. The Radeon 8060S was released on 2025-01-05, while the N1 20SM has a release date of 2026-05-31. The Radeon 8060S supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4; the N1 20SM lists N/A for all three APIs. Display outputs are portable device dependent for AMD and 1x HDMI for NVIDIA.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between the Radeon 8060S and the N1 20SM, and no win counts are recorded for either side. However, the Radeon 8060S has three standalone benchmark scores, all of which can be compared against the N1 20SM's absence of data.

In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the Radeon 8060S scores 2162. This is a direct measurement of DX12 rendering performance, and the N1 20SM has no corresponding score. In Geekbench OpenCL, the Radeon 8060S scores 84626, indicating strong general-purpose compute performance. In Geekbench Vulkan, it scores 80483. The N1 20SM has no OpenCL or Vulkan scores, which aligns with its API support being listed as N/A for all three major graphics APIs. The Radeon 8060S also holds a 14.85 TFLOPS FP32 advantage over the N1 20SM's 12.01 TFLOPS, a 23.6% lead in raw shader throughput. The pixel rate difference is starker: 185.6 GPixel/s versus 56.30 GPixel/s, a 3.3x advantage for the AMD part.

The nearest rivals for the Radeon 8060S provide context for its score. It sits 0.1% above the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698), 0.6% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (56083), 1.7% above the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828), and 2.8% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (54247). These deltas show the 8060S performing in the same class as desktop discrete GPUs from both manufacturers, despite being an integrated part. The N1 20SM has no rival data to contextualize.

Where Each One Wins

The Radeon 8060S wins in every category with recorded data. It delivers higher FP32 and FP16 throughput (14.85 TFLOPS vs. 12.01 TFLOPS), higher pixel rate (185.6 GPixel/s vs. 56.30 GPixel/s), higher texture rate (464.0 GTexel/s vs. 375.4 GTexel/s), double the ROPs (64 vs. 24), double the ray tracing cores (40 vs. 20), and higher base and boost clocks (1295/2900 MHz vs. 741/2346 MHz). It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, while the N1 20SM lists N/A for all three. Its 87th percentile standing versus all GPUs, combined with an average benchmark score of 55757, places it among capable discrete-class parts. The N1 20SM's 50th percentile and 0 average score reflect the absence of any measured performance.

The N1 20SM wins only in memory capacity and bandwidth configuration. It offers 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus with 273.2 GB/s of bandwidth, whereas the Radeon 8060S relies on system shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth. For workloads that require large, fast-access memory pools, such as holding very large datasets on-chip, the N1 20SM's fixed 128 GB allocation is a structural advantage. It also includes 80 tensor cores, which the AMD part does not list, potentially indicating a different compute profile for AI-related tasks. However, without any benchmark scores, the N1 20SM's practical advantages remain theoretical in the database.

The Radeon 8060S is the choice for any user requiring verified graphics performance, API compatibility, or ray tracing. The N1 20SM is the choice for users who need a massive unified memory pool and a tensor core count that the AMD part does not match, provided they can accept the lack of recorded performance data.