AMD Radeon 8060S vs NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a split decision with a clear overall winner. Across the two shared benchmark tests, the AMD Radeon 8060S secures victory in both, but the margin tells a more nuanced story. The AMD part dominates decisively in OpenCL compute workloads, posting a 21.2% advantage over the NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal. In Vulkan graphics tasks, the AMD Radeon 8060S still leads, but by a much narrower 3.7% margin.

This means the AMD Radeon 8060S is the stronger choice for users prioritizing raw compute throughput and modern API performance. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 84,626 versus the TITAN X Pascal's 66,696 represents a substantial gap, one that reflects the architectural gulf between a 2016 flagship and a 2025 mobile-derived part. The Vulkan result (80,483 vs. 77,499) shows that even in graphics-centric workloads, the newer AMD chip holds an edge, though the TITAN X Pascal remains competitive there.

The NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal, however, is not without its merits. Its average benchmark score of 72,098 places it in the 91st percentile of all GPUs, while the AMD Radeon 8060S sits at 55,757 in the 87th percentile. This discrepancy occurs because the TITAN X Pascal has two recorded benchmarks, both strong, whereas the AMD part's average is dragged down by its inclusion of a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,162, a test the NVIDIA card does not share. For users looking purely at the two common benchmarks, the AMD part wins. For those considering the broader benchmark database, the TITAN X Pascal shows remarkable staying power for its age.

The pragmatic verdict: choose the AMD Radeon 8060S for new system builds where power efficiency and modern feature support matter, especially for OpenCL-heavy workloads. Choose the NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal only if you require its specific 12 GB GDDR5X memory configuration on a 384-bit bus and can tolerate a 250 W TDP, a dual-slot cooler, and a 600 W suggested PSU, all of which are significantly more demanding than the AMD part's 55 W integrated design.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different eras and design philosophies. The NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal uses the GP102 chip built on TSMC's 16 nm process, packing 11,800 million transistors into a 471 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 25.1M per mm². It belongs to the GeForce 10 generation and the Pascal architecture. In contrast, the AMD Radeon 8060S uses the Strix Halo chip on TSMC's 4 nm node, part of the RDNA 3.5 architecture within the Navi Mobile (RX 8000M) generation. Its die measures 308 mm², though its transistor count remains listed as unknown in the database.

The compute configurations diverge sharply. The NVIDIA part features 3,584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units. The AMD part has fewer of each: 2,560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. However, the AMD Radeon 8060S includes 40 ray tracing cores, a feature entirely absent from the Pascal-based TITAN X. Neither card lists tensor cores.

Clock speeds show the process node advantage. The TITAN X Pascal runs at a 1417 MHz base and 1531 MHz boost, while the AMD Radeon 8060S operates at 1295 MHz base but boosts to a much higher 2900 MHz. Despite having fewer shaders, the AMD part achieves higher pixel and texture rates: 185.6 GPixel/s and 464.0 GTexel/s versus 147.0 GPixel/s and 342.9 GTexel/s for the NVIDIA card.

Computational throughput tells a similar story. The AMD Radeon 8060S delivers 14.85 TFLOPS FP32 and 14.85 TFLOPS FP16 (at a 1:1 ratio), while the TITAN X Pascal offers 10.97 TFLOPS FP32 but only 171.5 GFLOPS FP16 (at a 1:64 ratio). This makes the AMD part over 86 times faster at FP16, a critical advantage for AI and compute workloads that use reduced precision.

Memory architecture is fundamentally different. The TITAN X Pascal uses 12 GB of GDDR5X on a 384-bit bus, delivering 480.4 GB/s bandwidth with a 1251 MHz memory clock (10 Gbps effective). The AMD Radeon 8060S uses system shared memory, with its bus width and bandwidth listed as "System Shared" and "System Dependent," respectively. This makes the NVIDIA card superior for dedicated local memory bandwidth, while the AMD part relies on system memory, which can be a bottleneck depending on the platform.

Power and physical design also differ. The TITAN X Pascal is a 250 W dual-slot card requiring one 6-pin and one 8-pin power connector, with a suggested 600 W PSU. It measures 267 mm in length, 112 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. The AMD Radeon 8060S is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a 55 W TDP, no power connectors, and dimensions dependent on the portable device it ships in.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal has an average benchmark score of 72,098, placing it in the 91st percentile of all GPUs. The AMD Radeon 8060S averages 55,757, in the 87th percentile. However, this comparison is skewed because the AMD part includes a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,162, which the NVIDIA card does not have recorded.

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

A: The AMD Radeon 8060S is 21.2% faster in Geekbench OpenCL, scoring 84,626 versus the TITAN X Pascal's 66,696. This is the largest performance gap between the two in any shared benchmark.

Q: What is the Vulkan performance difference?

A: The AMD Radeon 8060S leads in Geekbench Vulkan with a score of 80,483, which is 3.7% higher than the TITAN X Pascal's 77,499. This is a much closer result than the OpenCL gap.

Q: Does the AMD Radeon 8060S support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the AMD Radeon 8060S has 40 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). The NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal has no ray tracing cores and supports only DirectX 12 (12_1).

Q: Which GPU has higher FP16 compute performance?

A: The AMD Radeon 8060S delivers 14.85 TFLOPS FP16 at a 1:1 ratio. The NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal offers only 171.5 GFLOPS FP16 at a 1:64 ratio, making the AMD part dramatically faster for half-precision workloads.

Q: What are the power requirements for each?

A: The NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal has a 250 W TDP, requires a 600 W suggested PSU, and uses one 6-pin and one 8-pin power connector. The AMD Radeon 8060S has a 55 W TDP, uses no power connectors, and lists no suggested PSU because it is an integrated processor.

Specification Differences

The database records the following key differences between the two products:

• Manufacturer: NVIDIA for the TITAN X Pascal, AMD for the Radeon 8060S
• Chip: GP102 versus Strix Halo
• Architecture: Pascal versus RDNA 3.5
• Generation: GeForce 10 versus Navi Mobile (RX 8000M)
• Process Node: 16 nm versus 4 nm (both TSMC)
• Transistors: 11,800 million versus unknown
• Die Size: 471 mm² versus 308 mm²
• Transistor Density: 25.1M / mm² versus null
• Base Clock: 1417 MHz versus 1295 MHz
• Boost Clock: 1531 MHz versus 2900 MHz
• Memory Clock: 1251 MHz (10 Gbps effective) versus System Shared
• Memory Size: 12 GB GDDR5X versus System Shared
• Memory Bus Width: 384 bit versus System Shared
• Memory Bandwidth: 480.4 GB/s versus System Dependent
• Shading Units: 3584 versus 2560
• TMUs: 224 versus 160
• ROPs: 96 versus 64
• RT Cores: none versus 40
• Pixel Rate: 147.0 GPixel/s versus 185.6 GPixel/s
• Texture Rate: 342.9 GTexel/s versus 464.0 GTexel/s
• FP32: 10.97 TFLOPS versus 14.85 TFLOPS
• FP16: 171.5 GFLOPS (1:64) versus 14.85 TFLOPS (1:1)
• TDP: 250 W versus 55 W
• Slot Width: Dual-slot versus IGP
• Power Connectors: 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin versus None
• Suggested PSU: 600 W versus null
• Bus Interface: PCIe 3.0 x16 versus PCIe 5.0 x16
• Display Outputs: 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a versus Portable Device Dependent
• DirectX Support: 12 (12_1) versus 12 Ultimate (12_2)
• Production Status: End-of-life versus Active
• Release Date: 2016-08-01 versus 2025-01-05
• Predecessor: GeForce 900 versus Polaris Mobile
• Successor: GeForce 20 versus null
• Launch MSRP: 1,199 USD versus null
• Dimensions: 267 mm x 112 mm x 40 mm versus null (portable device dependent)

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains two shared benchmark results between these GPUs, and the AMD Radeon 8060S wins both.

The most striking result is in Geekbench OpenCL. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 84,626 against the TITAN X Pascal's 66,696, a 21.2% advantage. This is a large margin that reflects the AMD part's higher FP32 throughput (14.85 TFLOPS versus 10.97 TFLOPS) and its much superior FP16 capability. OpenCL workloads often leverage whatever precision is available, and the AMD part's 1:1 FP16 ratio gives it a massive edge in any half-precision compute task. The TITAN X Pascal's 1:64 FP16 ratio means it essentially cannot compete in this area.

The Geekbench Vulkan result is closer. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 80,483, which is 3.7% higher than the TITAN X Pascal's 77,499. This narrower margin suggests that in graphics rendering tasks, the older NVIDIA architecture holds up better relative to the newer AMD design. The TITAN X Pascal's higher shading unit count (3,584 versus 2,560) and its dedicated 12 GB GDDR5X with 480.4 GB/s bandwidth likely help close the gap. However, the AMD part's 40 ray tracing cores and higher pixel rate (185.6 GPixel/s versus 147.0 GPixel/s) still push it ahead.

The TITAN X Pascal's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64 (which averages 72,379, just 0.4% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 6650M (71,768, 0.5% lower), and the AMD Radeon RX 6600 LE (70,829, 1.8% lower). This places the TITAN X Pascal within a tight cluster of mid-range performers. Its 72,098 average is competitive with these cards, showing that despite its age, it remains relevant in the database's rankings.

The AMD Radeon 8060S's nearest rivals are more diverse. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB averages 55,698, just 0.1% below the 8060S. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 averages 56,083, which is 0.6% higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X averages 54,828, 1.7% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 averages 54,247, 2.8% lower. This suggests the 8060S sits in a performance tier comparable to high-end discrete GPUs, despite being an integrated part.

Where Each One Wins

AMD Radeon 8060S wins in compute-heavy workloads. Its 21.2% OpenCL advantage over the TITAN X Pascal is the defining result in this comparison. Users running OpenCL-based applications, machine learning inference, or any workload that can utilize FP16 will see dramatically better performance from the AMD part. Its 14.85 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1 ratio) versus the TITAN X Pascal's 171.5 GFLOPS FP16 (1:64 ratio) is a generational leap.

AMD Radeon 8060S wins in modern API support. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) with 40 ray tracing cores, while the TITAN X Pascal only reaches DirectX 12 (12_1) with no ray tracing. For games or applications that use ray tracing or require the latest API features, the AMD part is the only viable option.

AMD Radeon 8060S wins in power efficiency and physical integration. Its 55 W TDP versus 250 W is a five-fold reduction in power draw. It requires no power connectors, no dedicated cooler (as an IGP), and no minimum PSU rating. The TITAN X Pascal needs a 600 W PSU and a dual-slot cooler. This makes the 8060S suitable for thin, portable devices where the TITAN X Pascal simply cannot fit.

AMD Radeon 8060S wins in raw pixel and texture throughput. Despite having fewer TMUs and ROPs, its higher boost clock (2900 MHz versus 1531 MHz) gives it 185.6 GPixel/s and 464.0 GTexel/s, surpassing the TITAN X Pascal's 147.0 GPixel/s and 342.9 GTexel/s. This benefits fill-rate-bound scenarios.

NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal wins in dedicated memory bandwidth. Its 12 GB GDDR5X on a 384-bit bus delivers 480.4 GB/s, a fixed and predictable resource. The AMD 8060S relies on system shared memory, whose bandwidth is "System Dependent." For workloads that need consistent, high-bandwidth local memory, the TITAN X Pascal has a structural advantage.

NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal wins in Vulkan parity. While it loses to the 8060S in Vulkan, the 3.7% margin is small. For users who favor NVIDIA's ecosystem or need its specific display outputs (1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a), the TITAN X Pascal remains a functional choice in graphics tasks.

NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal wins in benchmark percentile standing. Its 91st percentile ranking versus the 8060S's 87th, combined with a higher average score (72,098 versus 55,757), indicates that across the database's full suite, the TITAN X Pascal performs better relative to all GPUs. This is partly due to the 8060S's weak 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result (2,162), which drags its average down.

NVIDIA TITAN X Pascal wins in legacy connectivity. It offers a DVI port, which the 8060S cannot provide since its display outputs are "Portable Device Dependent." Users with older monitors or specific DVI-based setups will prefer the TITAN X Pascal.