AMD Radeon 8065S vs AMD Radeon 890M Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not contain any direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Radeon 8065S and the AMD Radeon 890M. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and neither part records a win in the win counters. This absence of direct comparative measurements means the analysis must rely on the recorded specification data and the available benchmark scores for the 890M only.

The 8065S has no benchmark entries in its profile. Its average benchmark score is recorded as zero, and its percentile versus all GPUs stands at 50. The 890M, by contrast, has ten recorded benchmark results. Its average benchmark score is 9210, and its percentile versus all GPUs is 45. These figures indicate that the 890M has been measured across multiple workloads, while the 8065S has not been subjected to the same testing suite in the database.

For the 890M, the recorded scores show a wide spread across different test types. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 590. Geekbench results show 37254 in OpenCL and 40808 in Vulkan. PassMark tests yield scores of 33 in DirectX 10, 73 in DirectX 11, 37 in DirectX 12, and 97 in DirectX 9. The PassMark G2D score is 979, G3D is 8076, and GPU compute is 4157. These numbers provide a baseline for interpreting the 890M's performance, but they cannot be directly compared to the 8065S without matching data.

The nearest rivals for the 890M in the database are all within one percentage point of its average score. The AMD Radeon Vega 8 sits at an average score of 9221, which is 0.1% higher than the 890M. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 averages 9273, a 0.7% advantage. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 465 averages 9294, a 0.9% lead. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M averages 9302, a 1% advantage. This clustering indicates that the 890M's measured performance is tightly grouped with these older discrete and integrated solutions.

Since the 8065S has no benchmark data, its percentile of 50 versus all GPUs is the only performance-related metric available. The 890M's percentile of 45 places it slightly below the median of all GPUs in the database. The 8065S sits exactly at the median, but this percentile value without corresponding scores should be treated cautiously, as it may reflect the absence of measured results rather than a verified performance level.

Where Each One Wins

The 8065S shows advantages in raw computational throughput based on its specification sheet. Its FP32 throughput is recorded at 15.36 TFLOPS, while the 890M is rated at 5.939 TFLOPS. This represents a substantial difference in peak floating-point capability. The 8065S also has a higher texture rate at 480.0 GTexel/s compared to 185.6 GTexel/s for the 890M. Pixel rates follow the same pattern: the 8065S delivers 192.0 GPixel/s versus 92.80 GPixel/s for the 890M. These figures indicate that in workloads that scale with shading units, texture mapping, or rasterization throughput, the 8065S has a decided edge.

The shading unit count reinforces this split. The 8065S carries 2560 shading units, while the 890M has 1024. Texture mapping units number 160 on the 8065S versus 64 on the 890M. Raster operation units total 64 on the 8065S and 32 on the 890M. Ray tracing cores are 40 on the 8065S and 16 on the 890M. Every computational resource on the 8065S is larger than the corresponding resource on the 890M.

The 890M, however, holds advantages in power efficiency and integration. Its TDP is recorded at 15 W, while the 8065S is rated at 55 W. This difference suggests that the 890M can be deployed in more power-constrained environments. The 890M also uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, while the 8065S uses PCIe 5.0 x16. The 890M's smaller die size of 233 mm² versus 308 mm² for the 8065S indicates a more compact implementation, though both are integrated graphics processors with no power connectors and portable-device-dependent display outputs.

For use cases, the 8065S appears positioned for tasks that demand high sustained compute throughput, such as content creation, rendering, or gaming at higher settings, based on its larger resource counts. The 890M appears suited to lighter workloads, everyday computing, or systems where power draw is a primary constraint, given its 15 W rating and existing benchmark presence.

Architecture Differences

Both GPUs are manufactured by AMD on TSMC's 4 nm process node and share the RDNA 3.5 architecture. They both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The API compatibility is identical across the two parts.

The chip designs differ. The 8065S uses the Gorgon Halo chip, while the 890M uses the Strix Point chip. The 8065S belongs to the Navi Mobile (RX 8000M) generation, whereas the 890M belongs to the Navi III IGP (Strix Point Mobile) generation. The 8065S's predecessor is listed as Polaris Mobile, while the 890M's predecessor is Navi II IGP.

The die sizes diverge significantly. The 8065S measures 308 mm², while the 890M measures 233 mm². The 890M has a recorded transistor count of 34,000 million and a transistor density of 145.9 million per mm². The 8065S has no transistor count or density listed in the database. The 890M's release date is recorded as July 15, 2024, while the 8065S's release date is January 1, 2026. Both are marked as Active in production status.

Clock speeds show notable differences. The 8065S has a base clock of 1295 MHz and a boost clock of 3000 MHz. The 890M has a base clock of 400 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz. The 8065S's higher base clock suggests it maintains a higher floor of performance, while the boost clocks are relatively close. Both use system-shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth, so no memory size, type, or bus width can be compared.

The bus interface differs: the 8065S uses PCIe 5.0 x16, while the 890M uses PCIe 4.0 x8. This affects potential data transfer rates between the GPU and the rest of the system, though the practical impact depends on the host platform. The 8065S also has a higher TDP of 55 W, which allows for the larger resource counts and higher clock speeds.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates that the 8065S is the more computationally capable part on paper. Its FP32 throughput of 15.36 TFLOPS is approximately 2.6 times the 890M's 5.939 TFLOPS. Its texture rate of 480.0 GTexel/s is roughly 2.6 times higher than the 890M's 185.6 GTexel/s. Its pixel rate of 192.0 GPixel/s is about 2.1 times the 890M's 92.80 GPixel/s. These ratios align with the 2.5 times difference in shading units (2560 versus 1024) and the 2.5 times difference in TMUs (160 versus 64).

The 890M, however, has actual benchmark data. Its average score of 9210 places it near the AMD Radeon Vega 8, which scores 9221 and is only 0.1% higher. The 890M trails the GTX 960 by 0.7%, the GTX 465 by 0.9%, and the GTX 850M by 1%. These are narrow margins, indicating that the 890M's real-world performance is competitive with those older discrete GPUs despite being an integrated solution.

The 8065S has no measured benchmarks, so its real-world performance cannot be verified from the database. Its specifications suggest it should outperform the 890M substantially in compute-heavy tasks, but the lack of scores means this remains an inference from the specification data rather than a measured result. Users who require the highest available integrated graphics throughput, based on the recorded specifications, would select the 8065S. Users who prioritize lower power consumption, as indicated by the 15 W TDP, and who value the existing benchmark validation of the 890M, would select the 890M.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 performance?

A: The AMD Radeon 8065S is rated at 15.36 TFLOPS FP32, while the AMD Radeon 890M is rated at 5.939 TFLOPS FP32.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon 8065S has a TDP of 55 W, and the AMD Radeon 890M has a TDP of 15 W.

Q: Do both GPUs use the same architecture?

A: Yes, both the AMD Radeon 8065S and the AMD Radeon 890M use the RDNA 3.5 architecture and are manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the 890M?

A: The AMD Radeon 890M has an average benchmark score of 9210, with a percentile of 45 versus all GPUs.

Q: How many shading units does each GPU have?

A: The AMD Radeon 8065S has 2560 shading units, and the AMD Radeon 890M has 1024 shading units.

Q: What is the bus interface for each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon 8065S uses PCIe 5.0 x16, and the AMD Radeon 890M uses PCIe 4.0 x8.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon 8065S | AMD Radeon 890M |

|---|---|---|

| Chip | Gorgon Halo | Strix Point |

| Generation | Navi Mobile (RX 8000M) | Navi III IGP (Strix Point Mobile) |

| Die Size | 308 mm² | 233 mm² |

| Transistors | Unknown | 34,000 million |

| Transistor Density | Not recorded | 145.9M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 1295 MHz | 400 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 3000 MHz | 2900 MHz |

| Shading Units | 2560 | 1024 |

| TMUs | 160 | 64 |

| ROPs | 64 | 32 |

| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 16 |

| Pixel Rate | 192.0 GPixel/s | 92.80 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 480.0 GTexel/s | 185.6 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 15.36 TFLOPS | 5.939 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 15.36 TFLOPS (1:1) | 5.939 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 55 W | 15 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

| Release Date | January 1, 2026 | July 15, 2024 |

| Predecessor | Polaris Mobile | Navi II IGP |

| Percentile vs All GPUs | 50 | 45 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 0 | 9210 |