AMD Radeon 8060S vs NVIDIA RTX A6000 Comparison

The AMD Radeon 8060S and NVIDIA RTX A6000 occupy different corners of the GPU landscape, one a mobile integrated part and the other a professional workstation card. The recorded data shows a clear performance hierarchy between them, but the details matter for understanding where each fits. The Radeon 8060S sits at the 87th percentile of all GPUs in the database, while the RTX A6000 sits at the 84th percentile. Their average benchmark scores, however, tell a different story than their percentile rankings, with the RTX A6000 posting a higher average score of 44,075 compared to the Radeon 8060S at 55,757. This discrepancy is explained by the fact that the Radeon's average score is drawn from a smaller set of modern, compute-heavy tests, while the RTX A6000 includes a broader range of legacy and synthetic benchmarks.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head comparison includes only two shared benchmark tests, and the RTX A6000 wins both. In Geekbench OpenCL, the RTX A6000 scores 193,937 against the Radeon 8060S's 84,626, a delta of -56.4 percent for the AMD part. That is a massive gap, well over double the score of the Radeon. In Geekbench Vulkan, the margin is similarly lopsided: the RTX A6000 posts 164,462 while the Radeon 8060S manages 80,483, a delta of -51.1 percent. The wins tally is 2 for the RTX A6000 and 0 for the Radeon 8060S.

The Geekbench OpenCL result is particularly revealing because it reflects raw compute throughput. The RTX A6000's score of 193,937 is more than twice the Radeon's 84,626. This aligns with the underlying hardware differences, which will be covered later. The Vulkan result, while still a decisive NVIDIA win, shows a slightly smaller relative gap, suggesting the Radeon 8060S's architecture scales somewhat better in this API compared to OpenCL.

It is worth situating these scores against the nearest rivals in the database. The Radeon 8060S's average score of 55,757 places it just 0.1 percent ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, which averages 55,698. It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 by 0.6 percent, which scores 56,083. The Radeon 8060S is 1.7 percent ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828) and 2.8 percent ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (54,247). For the RTX A6000, its average score of 44,075 is 0.9 percent ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (43,667), 1.8 percent ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43,301), and 1.9 percent ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43,268). It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti by 1.6 percent, which scores 44,795.

These rival comparisons show that despite the RTX A6000's overwhelming victory in the direct head-to-head tests, its overall average score is dragged down by its results in older DirectX and 2D benchmarks. The Passmark scores for the RTX A6000 include DirectX 9 at 245, DirectX 10 at 155, DirectX 11 at 191, DirectX 12 at 87, G2D at 913, G3D at 22,577, and GPU compute at 14,110. These legacy tests are not directly comparable to the modern Geekbench workloads, which is why the percentile rankings favor the Radeon 8060S even though the head-to-head results favor NVIDIA.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the RTX A6000 wins in every shared benchmark. The Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan tests are the only two tests both cards ran, and the RTX A6000 dominates both. For workloads that rely on OpenCL compute, such as certain scientific simulations or rendering tasks, the RTX A6000's 193,937 score indicates a strong advantage. For Vulkan-based applications, the 164,462 score versus 80,483 shows the same story, though the relative margin is slightly narrower.

The Radeon 8060S, despite losing both head-to-head tests, has no direct wins in the shared test suite. However, its position in the database as a whole is notable. Its 87th percentile ranking is higher than the RTX A6000's 84th percentile, and its average score of 55,757 is higher than the RTX A6000's 44,075. This is because the Radeon 8060S has only three recorded benchmarks, all of them modern: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 at 2,162, Geekbench OpenCL at 84,626, and Geekbench Vulkan at 80,483. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result, which the RTX A6000 does not have, is a modern DirectX 12 test that likely contributes to the Radeon's higher average.

For use-case analysis, the RTX A6000 is the clear choice for any application that stresses OpenCL or Vulkan performance. The data shows a greater than 50 percent advantage in both APIs. The Radeon 8060S, on the other hand, shows its strengths in a different direction, its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,162 indicates capability in contemporary DirectX 12 gaming workloads, and its 87th percentile overall ranking suggests it handles modern tasks well relative to the broader GPU population.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide between these two cards is substantial. The AMD Radeon 8060S uses the Strix Halo chip based on RDNA 3.5, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The die size is 308 mm². The RTX A6000 uses the GA102 chip based on Ampere, built on an 8 nm process at Samsung, with a die size of 628 mm² and 28,300 million transistors, giving a transistor density of 45.1M per mm².

The Radeon 8060S has 2,560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, 64 ROPs, and 40 ray tracing cores. It has no tensor cores listed. Its pixel rate is 185.6 GPixel/s and texture rate is 464.0 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 14.85 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 14.85 TFLOPS (1:1). The RTX A6000 has 10,752 shading units, 336 TMUs, 112 ROPs, 84 RT cores, and 336 tensor cores. Its pixel rate is 201.6 GPixel/s and texture rate is 604.8 GTexel/s. FP32 is 38.71 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 38.71 TFLOPS (1:1).

The memory configurations could not be more different. The Radeon 8060S uses system shared memory, with system dependent bandwidth, and the memory type is listed as system shared. The RTX A6000 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384 bit bus, with 768.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The clock speeds also differ: the Radeon 8060S has a base clock of 1295 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz, while the RTX A6000 has a base clock of 1410 MHz and a boost clock of 1800 MHz. The memory clock for the RTX A6000 is 2000 MHz, with 16 Gbps effective.

Power requirements reflect the form factor difference. The Radeon 8060S is an integrated graphics processor with a TDP of 55 W, no power connectors, and a slot width listed as IGP. The RTX A6000 is a dual-slot card with a TDP of 300 W, an 8-pin EPS power connector, and a suggested PSU of 700 W. The RTX A6000 measures 267 mm in length and 112 mm in height. The Radeon 8060S has no physical dimensions listed because it is integrated into a portable device.

Bus interfaces also differ. The Radeon 8060S uses PCIe 5.0 x16, while the RTX A6000 uses PCIe 4.0 x16. Display outputs for the Radeon 8060S are listed as portable device dependent, while the RTX A6000 has 4x DisplayPort 1.4a. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The production status and release dates show the generational gap. The Radeon 8060S was released on January 5, 2025, and is listed as active, with its predecessor being Polaris Mobile. The RTX A6000 was released on October 4, 2020, is listed as end-of-life, and its successor is Workstation Ada. The RTX A6000 has a recorded launch MSRP of 4,649 USD.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score in the database?

A: The AMD Radeon 8060S has a higher average benchmark score of 55,757, compared to the NVIDIA RTX A6000's 44,075.

Q: How does the Radeon 8060S compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 5080?

A: The Radeon 8060S trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 by 0.6 percent in average benchmark score, with the RTX 5080 posting 56,083 against the Radeon's 55,757.

Q: What is the RTX A6000's position relative to the RTX 4070 Ti?

A: The RTX A6000 lags the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti by 1.6 percent in average score, with the RTX 4070 Ti at 44,795 versus the RTX A6000's 44,075.

Q: Does the Radeon 8060S win any head-to-head benchmark against the RTX A6000?

A: No. The RTX A6000 wins both shared tests, Geekbench OpenCL and Geekbench Vulkan, giving it 2 wins to 0 for the Radeon 8060S.

Q: What are the memory specifications of the RTX A6000?

A: The RTX A6000 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384 bit bus, with 768.0 GB/s of bandwidth and a memory clock of 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective).

Q: How do the process nodes differ between the two cards?

A: The Radeon 8060S is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the RTX A6000 uses an 8 nm process at Samsung.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward conclusion for raw performance: the NVIDIA RTX A6000 is the stronger card in the shared benchmark suite. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 193,937 is more than double the Radeon 8060S's 84,626, and its Vulkan score of 164,462 is roughly double the Radeon's 80,483. For any workload that depends on these APIs, the RTX A6000 delivers superior results.

The Radeon 8060S, however, is not without merit. Its higher percentile ranking (87th versus 84th) and higher average score (55,757 versus 44,075) reflect its strength in modern workloads, particularly the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test where it scores 2,162. Its 4 nm process, higher boost clock of 2900 MHz, and PCIe 5.0 x16 interface represent a more modern design. The RTX A6000 counters with 48 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory, 768.0 GB/s of bandwidth, and a massive compute advantage with 38.71 TFLOPS FP32.

Who should pick which comes down to the workload. The RTX A6000 is the choice for compute-heavy tasks that leverage OpenCL or Vulkan, or for professionals who need 48 GB of dedicated VRAM. Its 300 W TDP and dual-slot form factor are acceptable for a workstation. The Radeon 8060S, with its 55 W TDP, integrated design, and system shared memory, is suited for portable devices where power efficiency and modern API support matter more than raw compute throughput. The data shows the RTX A6000 wins the performance crown, but the Radeon 8060S is the more efficient, more modern part.