AMD Radeon 8060S vs NVIDIA Rubin GPU Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon 8060S and NVIDIA Rubin GPU occupy completely different segments, and the data reflects that split. The Radeon 8060S is an integrated graphics processor built for portable devices, with a 55 W TDP and no dedicated display outputs of its own, meaning it relies on the host system's panel. Its benchmark results place it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, an exceptional position for an IGP.

The NVIDIA Rubin GPU is a server-class accelerator with a 2300 W TDP, 288 GB of HBM4 memory, and no display outputs at all. It has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, leaving its percentile at 50 and its average score at zero. The Rubin's strengths are not measured by the same consumer-oriented tests that the Radeon 8060S runs, so direct comparisons of raw scores are impossible.

The key insight is that the Radeon 8060S wins in every measurable consumer benchmark category simply because it has data. The Rubin GPU wins in raw compute specifications, memory capacity, and bandwidth, but those advantages are not reflected in any recorded test results. The database shows a clear division: the AMD part is designed for interactive graphics workloads on portable systems, while the NVIDIA part is built for massive parallel compute with no visual output.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs are built on different process nodes from the same foundry. The Radeon 8060S uses TSMC's 4 nm process, while the Rubin GPU uses TSMC's 3 nm node. The die sizes reflect their divergent purposes: the Radeon measures 308 mm², while the Rubin measures 1456 mm², nearly five times larger. The Rubin's transistor count is listed as 336,000 million, with a density of 230.8 million transistors per mm². The Radeon's transistor count is unknown, but its density is not recorded.

The AMD chip, codenamed Strix Halo, uses the RDNA 3.5 architecture and belongs to the Navi Mobile (RX 8000M) generation. It has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, 64 raster operation units, and 40 ray tracing cores. The Rubin GPU, based on the GR100 chip, uses the Rubin architecture and belongs to the Server Rubin (Rxx) generation. It has 28672 shading units, 896 TMUs, only 24 ROPs, and 896 tensor cores. The Radeon has no dedicated tensor cores, while the Rubin has no listed ray tracing cores.

Memory configurations could not be more different. The Radeon 8060S uses system shared memory, with size, type, bus width, and bandwidth all dependent on the host system. The Rubin GPU has 288 GB of HBM4 memory on a 16384-bit bus, delivering 22.1 TB/s of bandwidth. Clock speeds also diverge significantly. The Radeon runs at a base of 1295 MHz and boosts to 2900 MHz. The Rubin has a base of 700 MHz and boosts to 2267 MHz, with memory running at 2695 MHz, 10.8 Gbps effective.

The power envelope is the starkest difference. The Radeon 8060S draws 55 W and uses no power connectors, fitting as an IGP in a portable device. The Rubin GPU consumes 2300 W and requires a 2700 W suggested PSU, mounted as an SXM module. The Radeon uses PCIe 5.0 x16, while the Rubin uses PCIe 6.0 x16. The Radeon supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4; the Rubin has no API support listed for any of those.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no shared benchmark results between these two GPUs. The Radeon 8060S has three recorded scores, while the Rubin has none. That absence of overlapping data means the head-to-head comparison relies on the Radeon's absolute scores and its position against other GPUs.

The Radeon 8060S scores 2162 in 3DMark Steel Nomad (DX12), 84626 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 80483 in Geekbench Vulkan. Its average benchmark score is 55757. The nearest rivals in the database provide context for where this IGP lands. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB averages 55698, just 0.1% below the 8060S. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 averages 56083, which is 0.6% higher than the 8060S. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X averages 54828, 1.7% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 averages 54247, 2.8% lower.

These deltas show a surprising result: an integrated GPU with 55 W TDP sits within 1% of a desktop RTX 5080 in average benchmark score. The 8060S is effectively tied with the RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, less than a point apart. It beats the RTX 4080 by nearly 3% in the aggregated metric. The closest rival, the RX 6750 GRE, is a discrete card with its own 12 GB memory, yet the 8060S matches it.

The Rubin GPU has no scores to compare. Its 130.0 TFLOPS FP32 and 260.0 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1) figures are recorded specifications, not benchmark results. The Radeon 8060S delivers 14.85 TFLOPS FP32 and 14.85 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1). The Rubin's texture rate is 2031.2 GTexel/s versus the Radeon's 464.0 GTexel/s. The Rubin's pixel rate of 54.41 GPixel/s is lower than the Radeon's 185.6 GPixel/s, a consequence of the Rubin's unusually low ROP count of 24.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Radeon 8060S has an average benchmark score of 55757, while the NVIDIA Rubin GPU has an average score of 0 because no benchmarks are recorded for it.

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

A: The RTX 5080 has an average score of 56083, which is 0.6% higher than the Radeon 8060S's 55757. The two are within a percentage point of each other.

Q: What is the memory configuration of each GPU?

A: The Radeon 8060S uses system shared memory with no fixed size, type, bus width, or bandwidth. The Rubin GPU has 288 GB of HBM4 memory on a 16384-bit bus with 22.1 TB/s bandwidth.

Q: Are these GPUs comparable in power consumption?

A: No. The Radeon 8060S has a 55 W TDP and no power connectors. The Rubin GPU has a 2300 W TDP and requires a 2700 W suggested PSU.

Q: Does the Rubin GPU support DirectX or Vulkan?

A: The database lists DirectX as N/A, OpenGL as N/A, and Vulkan as N/A for the Rubin GPU. The Radeon 8060S supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The Rubin GPU has 28672 shading units, while the Radeon 8060S has 2560 shading units. The Rubin also has 896 tensor cores, while the Radeon has none listed.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear separation of roles. The AMD Radeon 8060S is the only one of the two with any recorded benchmark results, and those results place it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Its performance is competitive with discrete desktop cards like the RTX 4080 and RX 6750 GRE, which makes it a strong choice for portable systems that need capable graphics without a separate GPU. The 55 W TDP and system shared memory design align with that use case.

The NVIDIA Rubin GPU is a different product entirely. Its specifications point to a server accelerator: 288 GB of HBM4, 22.1 TB/s bandwidth, 2300 W power draw, and a 2700 W suggested PSU. The SXM module form factor and absence of display outputs confirm it is not intended for interactive graphics. The lack of recorded benchmarks in the database means its real-world performance cannot be assessed from available data.

For anyone selecting a GPU based on recorded measurements, the Radeon 8060S is the only option with evidence. Its 87th percentile ranking and near-parity with the RTX 5080 in average score are notable for an integrated part. The Rubin GPU's 130.0 TFLOPS FP32 and massive memory subsystem suggest raw compute capability far beyond the Radeon, but no test results substantiate that in the database. The choice comes down to the workload: portable graphics with verified scores points to the Radeon 8060S, while massive parallel compute with no recorded benchmarks points to the Rubin GPU.