AMD Radeon 8065S vs AMD Radeon 880M Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Radeon 8065S and the AMD Radeon 880M. The database shows zero benchmark entries for the 8065S, while the 880M has ten recorded tests. This absence of overlapping measurements means a side-by-side score comparison cannot be made from the available facts.

What the data does provide is a clear theoretical performance gap based on compute specifications. The 8065S delivers 15.36 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, while the 880M delivers 4.454 TFLOPS. That places the 8065S at roughly 3.45 times the raw shader throughput of the 880M. The 8065S also produces a pixel rate of 192.0 GPixel/s versus 46.40 GPixel/s for the 880M, a 4.14x advantage. Texture rate shows a similar margin: 480.0 GTexel/s versus 139.2 GTexel/s, about 3.45x higher.

For the 880M, its ten benchmark scores paint a picture of its actual position. Its best result is in Geekbench Vulkan at 40006, with Geekbench OpenCL close behind at 31285. Passmark G3D gives 7615, and Passmark GPU Compute gives 3719. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 535. These numbers place the 880M at the 43rd percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 8436.

The nearest rivals for the 880M, based on average benchmark scores, are all older discrete parts. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX sits 0.1% above the 880M with an average score of 8427. The NVIDIA GeForce MX330 is 0.3% behind at 8458. The AMD Radeon HD 8870M matches at 8462, also 0.3% behind. The AMD Radeon R9 M375X trails by 1.3% at 8325. These tight deltas confirm the 880M performs in the same class as those legacy discrete GPUs, despite being an integrated part.

The 8065S has no benchmark scores and no nearest rivals listed in the database. Its percentile versus all GPUs is recorded as 50, but with an average benchmark score of 0, that percentile should be treated as a placeholder rather than a measured result. The absence of data means any numerical comparison between the two must rely on the specification sheet, not on observed performance.

Architecture Differences

Both parts use the same RDNA 3.5 architecture and both are built by TSMC on a 4 nm process. That is where the commonality ends. The 8065S uses the Gorgon Halo chip, while the 880M uses the Strix Point chip. The 8065S belongs to the Navi Mobile (RX 8000M) generation, whereas the 880M belongs to the Navi III IGP (Strix Point Mobile) generation.

The 8065S has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, 64 render output units, and 40 ray tracing cores. The 880M has 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, 16 ROPs, and 12 RT cores. In every compute block, the 8065S has more than three times the hardware. Shading units are 3.33x higher, TMUs are 3.33x higher, ROPs are 4x higher, and RT cores are 3.33x higher.

The die sizes differ substantially. The 8065S has a die size of 308 mm², while the 880M is 233 mm². The 880M has a recorded transistor count of 34,000 million and a transistor density of 145.9M per mm². The 8065S transistor count is listed as unknown, so no density figure can be computed for it.

Memory configuration is shared on both parts. Both use system shared memory with a system dependent bandwidth, meaning neither has dedicated VRAM. The bus interface differs: the 8065S uses PCIe 5.0 x16, while the 880M uses PCIe 4.0 x8. That gives the 8065S a wider and newer connection to system memory.

Clock behavior differs significantly. The 8065S has a base clock of 1295 MHz and a boost clock of 3000 MHz. The 880M has a base clock of 400 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz. The 8065S runs 895 MHz higher at base and 100 MHz higher at boost.

Power draw shows a major split. The 8065S has a TDP of 55 W, while the 880M is rated at 15 W. Both are integrated graphics parts with no power connectors and portable device dependent display outputs. The 8065S is 40 W higher in thermal design power, which reflects its larger compute array and higher clocks.

Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The 8065S was released later, with a release date of 2025-12-31, while the 880M came out on 2024-07-14. The 8065S lists Polaris Mobile as its predecessor, while the 880M lists Navi II IGP. Both are currently marked as Active in production status.

The Verdict

The database shows two integrated GPUs from AMD with the same architecture but very different hardware budgets. The 8065S is the larger part in every measurable specification: more shading units, more TMUs, more ROPs, more RT cores, higher clocks, wider PCIe interface, and a 3.45x FP32 throughput advantage. The 880M is the lower-power option at 15 W versus 55 W, with a smaller die and fewer compute resources.

For users who need maximum integrated graphics performance in a portable device, the 8065S is the clear choice from the specification data. Its 15.36 TFLOPS FP32, 192.0 GPixel/s pixel rate, and 480.0 GTexel/s texture rate are far beyond what the 880M can deliver. The 880M, at 4.454 TFLOPS, sits in a much lower performance class, as confirmed by its nearest rivals being legacy discrete GPUs from the GTX 600 and HD 8000 series.

For users who prioritize power efficiency, the 880M is the better fit. At 15 W, it draws less than a third of the 8065S's 55 W. The 880M also has recorded benchmark data showing it competes with older discrete parts, so it is not a weak option for an integrated solution. The 8065S has no benchmark scores in the database, so its real-world performance relative to the 880M cannot be verified from measurements, only inferred from specifications.

The 8065S has a 50th percentile ranking versus all GPUs, but that figure comes with an average benchmark score of 0, meaning it is not backed by test results. The 880M has a 43rd percentile ranking backed by an 8436 average score across ten tests. The choice between the two depends on whether the user needs the 8065S's much higher compute ceiling or the 880M's lower power draw and verified benchmark presence.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 compute performance?

A: The AMD Radeon 8065S delivers 15.36 TFLOPS FP32, while the AMD Radeon 880M delivers 4.454 TFLOPS. The 8065S is approximately 3.45 times higher.

Q: What is the power draw difference between the two?

A: The 8065S has a TDP of 55 W, while the 880M has a TDP of 15 W. The 8065S uses 40 W more.

Q: Do both GPUs use the same architecture?

A: Yes, both use RDNA 3.5 architecture and are fabricated by TSMC on a 4 nm process. The 8065S uses the Gorgon Halo chip, and the 880M uses the Strix Point chip.

Q: How do the ray tracing cores compare?

A: The 8065S has 40 ray tracing cores, while the 880M has 12. The 8065S has 3.33 times more RT cores.

Q: Does either GPU have dedicated video memory?

A: No. Both use system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth. Neither has dedicated VRAM.

Q: What benchmark scores are recorded for the 880M?

A: The 880M has ten recorded tests. Its highest scores are 40006 in Geekbench Vulkan and 31285 in Geekbench OpenCL. Passmark G3D is 7615, Passmark GPU Compute is 3719, and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 is 535. The 8065S has no recorded benchmark scores.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon 8065S wins in raw compute-heavy workloads. Its 2560 shading units versus 768, 160 TMUs versus 48, and 64 ROPs versus 16 give it a decisive edge in any task that scales with shader throughput, texture filtering, or pixel output. The 480.0 GTexel/s texture rate and 192.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are roughly triple to quadruple the 880M's figures. The 40 RT cores versus 12 also point to better ray tracing performance, though no benchmark data confirms this. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface versus PCIe 4.0 x8 gives the 8065S a wider path to system memory, which matters for an IGP that relies on shared memory.

The AMD Radeon 880M wins in power-constrained scenarios. Its 15 W TDP is less than a third of the 8065S's 55 W, making it suitable for thinner, lighter portable devices with smaller cooling solutions. The 880M also has the advantage of verified performance data. Its ten benchmark scores, including a 40006 Geekbench Vulkan result and a 7615 Passmark G3D result, confirm it performs within 1.3% of several discrete mobile GPUs from previous generations. The 8065S has no measured scores in the database, so its real-world behavior is unverified.

The 880M also wins on release timing maturity. It was released on 2024-07-14, giving it more time in the market. The 8065S has a release date of 2025-12-31. Both are listed as Active in production status.

For users building or buying a system where the integrated GPU must handle modern games and heavy graphics workloads without a discrete card, the 8065S's specification sheet is far more compelling. For users who need an IGP that runs cool, draws minimal power, and has proven benchmark results, the 880M is the safer choice based on the recorded data.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ in the following recorded fields:

• Chip: Gorgon Halo for the 8065S, Strix Point for the 880M
• Generation: Navi Mobile (RX 8000M) for the 8065S, Navi III IGP (Strix Point Mobile) for the 880M
• Die Size: 308 mm² for the 8065S, 233 mm² for the 880M
• Transistors: unknown for the 8065S, 34,000 million for the 880M
• Transistor Density: not listed for the 8065S, 145.9M / mm² for the 880M
• Base Clock: 1295 MHz for the 8065S, 400 MHz for the 880M
• Boost Clock: 3000 MHz for the 8065S, 2900 MHz for the 880M
• Shading Units: 2560 for the 8065S, 768 for the 880M
• TMUs: 160 for the 8065S, 48 for the 880M
• ROPs: 64 for the 8065S, 16 for the 880M
• RT Cores: 40 for the 8065S, 12 for the 880M
• Pixel Rate: 192.0 GPixel/s for the 8065S, 46.40 GPixel/s for the 880M
• Texture Rate: 480.0 GTexel/s for the 8065S, 139.2 GTexel/s for the 880M
• FP32: 15.36 TFLOPS for the 8065S, 4.454 TFLOPS for the 880M
• FP16: 15.36 TFLOPS (1:1) for the 8065S, 4.454 TFLOPS (1:1) for the 880M
• TDP: 55 W for the 8065S, 15 W for the 880M
• Bus Interface: PCIe 5.0 x16 for the 8065S, PCIe 4.0 x8 for the 880M
• Release Date: 2025-12-31 for the 8065S, 2024-07-14 for the 880M
• Predecessor: Polaris Mobile for the 8065S, Navi II IGP for the 880M
• Percentile vs All GPUs: 50 for the 8065S, 43 for the 880M
• Average Benchmark Score: 0 for the 8065S, 8436 for the 880M
• Nearest Rivals: none listed for the 8065S, four listed for the 880M

Fields that are identical include manufacturer (AMD), architecture (RDNA 3.5), process node (4 nm), foundry (TSMC), memory configuration (system shared), slot width (IGP), power connectors (none), display outputs (portable device dependent), DirectX support (12 Ultimate 12_2), OpenGL support (4.6), Vulkan support (1.4), and production status (Active).