AMD Radeon 8060S vs NVIDIA N1X 48SM Comparison

AMD Radeon 8060S is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 308 mm². NVIDIA N1X 48SM is an integrated graphics processor based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 382 mm². Both use a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface and are classified as IGP (integrated graphics processor) slot width, with no power connectors required.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors. The AMD Radeon 8060S has three recorded benchmark scores, while the NVIDIA N1X 48SM has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This absence of direct comparison data means the analysis relies on the AMD part's measured performance and the architectural specifications of both parts.

AMD Radeon 8060S delivers an average benchmark score of 55757 across its recorded tests. This places it in the 87th percentile among all GPUs in the database. The NVIDIA N1X 48SM shows an average benchmark score of 0 and sits in the 50th percentile, which reflects the lack of any recorded performance data rather than an actual performance level.

The AMD part's closest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB with an average score of 55698, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 with an average score of 56083, the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X with an average score of 54828, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 with an average score of 54247. The AMD Radeon 8060S trails the RTX 5080 by 0.6 percent, leads the RX 6750 GRE by 0.1 percent, leads the Pro W5700X by 1.7 percent, and leads the RTX 4080 by 2.8 percent. These margins are small, indicating the AMD Radeon 8060S performs in a tightly packed band around these discrete GPUs.

In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the AMD Radeon 8060S records a score of 2162. This synthetic workload stresses DirectX 12 rendering and shows the AMD part's ability to handle modern graphics workloads. In Geekbench OpenCL, the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 84626, and in Geekbench Vulkan, it scores 80483. The Vulkan score trails the OpenCL score by roughly 4.9 percent within the AMD part's own results, showing slightly lower performance under the Vulkan API compared to OpenCL on the same hardware.

The NVIDIA N1X 48SM has no measured scores, so no direct wins or losses can be assigned. The AMD Radeon 8060S holds the only recorded performance data, and its percentile ranking at 87 indicates it outperforms the majority of all GPUs in the database. The NVIDIA part's 50th percentile is a placeholder value tied to its empty benchmark record, not a measured outcome.

The AMD Radeon 8060S delivers 14.85 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 14.85 TFLOPS of FP16 compute with a 1:1 ratio. The NVIDIA N1X 48SM delivers 28.83 TFLOPS of FP32 and 28.83 TFLOPS of FP16, also at a 1:1 ratio. The NVIDIA part's raw compute throughput is roughly 94 percent higher than the AMD part based on these specifications, but without benchmark scores, the real-world impact of that compute advantage cannot be quantified from the database.

Pixel throughput shows the AMD part at 185.6 GPixel/s, while the NVIDIA part records 112.6 GPixel/s. The AMD Radeon 8060S leads in pixel fill rate by approximately 65 percent. Texture throughput shows the NVIDIA part at 900.9 GTexel/s, while the AMD part records 464.0 GTexel/s. The NVIDIA N1X 48SM leads in texture fill rate by approximately 94 percent. These divergent fill rate results reflect different design priorities: the AMD part emphasizes pixel output, while the NVIDIA part emphasizes texture processing.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports different conclusions depending on which metric is prioritized. For users relying on measured benchmark results, the AMD Radeon 8060S is the only option with verified performance. Its average score of 55757 and 87th percentile ranking place it among strong performers, competitive with discrete GPUs like the RTX 5080 and RTX 4080. The NVIDIA N1X 48SM has no benchmark scores, so its actual performance cannot be confirmed from the database.

For raw compute specifications, the NVIDIA N1X 48SM shows a substantial advantage in FP32 and FP16 throughput, nearly doubling the AMD part's figures. It also leads in texture rate and offers 192 tensor cores, which the AMD part lacks entirely. These specifications suggest the NVIDIA part may excel in compute-heavy workloads, but the absence of measured scores leaves that as an unverified projection.

For pixel-heavy rendering, the AMD Radeon 8060S holds the advantage with a higher pixel rate and a higher boost clock of 2900 MHz compared to 2346 MHz. The AMD part also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, while the NVIDIA part lists no API support in the database. This makes the AMD part the only one with confirmed software ecosystem compatibility.

The NVIDIA N1X 48SM offers 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory with a 256 bit bus and 273.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the AMD part uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth. For memory capacity, the NVIDIA part is clearly superior on paper. The AMD part's memory configuration ties its performance to the host system's memory, which introduces variability that the NVIDIA part avoids with its dedicated 128 GB allocation.

The AMD Radeon 8060S is the choice when measured performance and software compatibility matter most, given its benchmark scores and API support. The NVIDIA N1X 48SM is the choice when raw compute specifications and dedicated memory capacity are the primary considerations, based on its TFLOPS, texture rate, tensor cores, and memory size, though these remain unverified by benchmark data.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon 8060S has an average benchmark score of 55757. The NVIDIA N1X 48SM has an average benchmark score of 0, reflecting no recorded benchmark data.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon 8060S compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080?

A: The AMD Radeon 8060S trails the RTX 5080 by 0.6 percent in average benchmark score. The RTX 5080 averages 56083, while the AMD part averages 55757.

Q: What is the FP32 compute performance of each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon 8060S delivers 14.85 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The NVIDIA N1X 48SM delivers 28.83 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which is nearly double the AMD part's figure.

Q: Does the NVIDIA N1X 48SM support DirectX 12?

A: No. The database lists DirectX as N/A for the NVIDIA N1X 48SM. The AMD Radeon 8060S supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What memory configuration does each GPU use?

A: The AMD Radeon 8060S uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth. The NVIDIA N1X 48SM uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 256 bit bus with 273.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which GPU has more texture mapping units?

A: The NVIDIA N1X 48SM has 384 texture mapping units. The AMD Radeon 8060S has 160 texture mapping units.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ in process node, die size, clocks, memory, core counts, compute rates, and API support. The AMD Radeon 8060S uses a 4 nm process, while the NVIDIA N1X 48SM uses a 5 nm process. The AMD part has a die size of 308 mm², while the NVIDIA part has a die size of 382 mm².

Base clocks differ significantly: the AMD part runs at 1295 MHz, and the NVIDIA part runs at 741 MHz. Boost clocks also differ: the AMD part boosts to 2900 MHz, while the NVIDIA part boosts to 2346 MHz. The AMD part's memory clock is listed as system shared, while the NVIDIA part runs its memory at 1067 MHz with 8.5 Gbps effective.

Memory specifications diverge completely. The AMD Radeon 8060S has system shared memory, system shared type, system shared bus width, and system dependent bandwidth. The NVIDIA N1X 48SM has 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory, a 256 bit bus width, and 273.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Core counts show the NVIDIA part with more shading units (6144 versus 2560), more texture mapping units (384 versus 160), and more ray tracing cores (48 versus 40). The AMD part has more render output units (64 versus 48). The NVIDIA part includes 192 tensor cores, while the AMD part lists no tensor cores.

Pixel rate favors the AMD part at 185.6 GPixel/s versus 112.6 GPixel/s. Texture rate favors the NVIDIA part at 900.9 GTexel/s versus 464.0 GTexel/s. FP32 and FP16 compute both favor the NVIDIA part at 28.83 TFLOPS versus 14.85 TFLOPS.

Power specifications differ: the AMD part has a TDP of 55 W, while the NVIDIA part's TDP is unknown. Both use IGP slot width and no power connectors. Display outputs differ: the AMD part is portable device dependent, while the NVIDIA part has 1x HDMI.

API support differs completely. The AMD Radeon 8060S supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA N1X 48SM lists DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan all as N/A.

Release dates differ: the AMD part was released on January 5, 2025, and the NVIDIA part on May 31, 2026. The AMD part's predecessor is Polaris Mobile, while the NVIDIA part has no listed predecessor. Both parts are active in production.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon 8060S uses the RDNA 3.5 architecture on the Strix Halo chip, part of the Navi Mobile (RX 8000M) generation. The NVIDIA N1X 48SM uses the Blackwell 2.0 architecture on the GB20B chip, part of the Blackwell IGP (N1x) generation. These are fundamentally different architectural designs from different manufacturers.

The AMD part's RDNA 3.5 architecture includes 40 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores, focusing on graphics rendering with a high pixel rate of 185.6 GPixel/s. The NVIDIA part's Blackwell 2.0 architecture includes 48 ray tracing cores and 192 tensor cores, emphasizing compute throughput with a texture rate of 900.9 GTexel/s and FP32 compute of 28.83 TFLOPS.

The process node difference matters: AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm process, while NVIDIA uses TSMC's 5 nm process. The AMD part achieves a smaller die at 308 mm² despite the finer process, while the NVIDIA part uses a larger die at 382 mm². Transistor counts are unknown for both parts, so density comparisons cannot be made from the database.

The AMD architecture supports a full modern API stack with DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA architecture lists no API support in the database, which limits its software compatibility profile to what is known from its specifications alone.

Memory architecture differs at a fundamental level. The AMD part relies on system shared memory, meaning its bandwidth and capacity depend on the host system's memory configuration. The NVIDIA part uses dedicated 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256 bit bus with fixed 273.2 GB/s bandwidth, providing a stable and large memory pool independent of the host.

The AMD part has a 1:1 FP16 to FP32 ratio at 14.85 TFLOPS each, indicating no dedicated half-precision acceleration beyond the standard compute units. The NVIDIA part also has a 1:1 ratio at 28.83 TFLOPS each, but adds 192 tensor cores, which are specialized for matrix operations and are absent from the AMD design.

Clock behavior differs significantly. The AMD part runs a higher base clock of 1295 MHz and a higher boost clock of 2900 MHz. The NVIDIA part runs a lower base clock of 741 MHz and a lower boost clock of 2346 MHz. Despite lower clocks, the NVIDIA part achieves higher compute and texture throughput through its larger core count and architecture design.

The AMD part's 64 render output units support its higher pixel rate of 185.6 GPixel/s. The NVIDIA part's 48 render output units limit its pixel rate to 112.6 GPixel/s despite having more shading units and texture mapping units. This shows the AMD architecture prioritizes final pixel output, while the NVIDIA architecture prioritizes geometry and texture processing.

Both parts use a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface, providing the same host connection bandwidth. Both are IGP slot width with no power connectors, indicating they draw power through the host system rather than dedicated power inputs. The AMD part has a TDP of 55 W, while the NVIDIA part's TDP is unknown, preventing direct power efficiency comparisons.