AMD Radeon 820M vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no shared benchmark scores for the AMD Radeon 820M and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. The Radeon 820M has no recorded benchmark entries, while the RTX 4060 holds ten separate results across DirectX, OpenCL, Vulkan, and compute workloads. This means a direct per-test comparison is impossible from recorded data. What can be compared is the RTX 4060's absolute performance profile and its standing against its nearest rivals in the database.

The RTX 4060 produces an average benchmark score of 17,639 across all recorded tests. Its best single result comes from Geekbench OpenCL at 95,057 points, followed by Geekbench Vulkan at 48,643 points. In the Passmark suite, the G3D score reaches 19,545, while GPU compute lands at 9,213. The DirectX 9 score is 236, DirectX 11 is 175, and DirectX 10 is 103. The DirectX 12 result drops to 76, and the G2D score sits at 1,037. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test yields 2,302 points.

The RTX 4060 sits at the 61st percentile of all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals show how tight the competition is at this performance level. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 averages 17,666 points, which is 0.2% ahead of the RTX 4060. The AMD Radeon 780M averages 17,588 points, putting it 0.3% behind. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 averages 17,551 points, 0.5% behind, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 averages 17,509 points, 0.7% behind. The spread across all four rivals is less than one percentage point, indicating that the RTX 4060 sits in a tightly contested performance band where minor benchmark variance determines the leader.

Because the Radeon 820M has zero recorded scores, its percentile ranking of 50 is not derived from actual measurements. The database shows no wins for either part in a head-to-head comparison, as no shared tests exist. Any analysis of relative performance must rely solely on the RTX 4060's own scores and the architectural specifications of both parts.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Radeon 820M have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The Radeon 820M has an empty benchmark list with zero recorded tests and an average benchmark score of 0. Its percentile ranking of 50 is not supported by any measured data.

Q: What is the RTX 4060's strongest benchmark result?

A: The Geekbench OpenCL score of 95,057 is the highest single result for the RTX 4060. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 48,643 is the second strongest, followed by the Passmark G3D score of 19,545.

Q: How close is the RTX 4060 to its nearest rival in average score?

A: The AMD Radeon HD 7790 averages 17,666 points, only 0.2% higher than the RTX 4060's 17,639. The AMD Radeon 780M trails by 0.3% with 17,588 points, and both Radeon Pro parts sit within 0.7% behind.

Q: What is the RTX 4060's DirectX 12 performance in Passmark?

A: The Passmark DirectX 12 score is 76, which is notably lower than its DirectX 11 score of 175 and DirectX 9 score of 236. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test produces a separate score of 2,302.

Q: Which GPU has a higher boost clock, the Radeon 820M or the RTX 4060?

A: The Radeon 820M has a boost clock of 2800 MHz, which is higher than the RTX 4060's boost clock of 2460 MHz. However, the RTX 4060 has a much higher base clock at 1830 MHz compared to 400 MHz for the Radeon 820M.

Q: Are both GPUs on the same manufacturing process node?

A: No. The Radeon 820M uses a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the RTX 4060 uses a 5 nm process, also at TSMC. The Radeon 820M's process is smaller, but the RTX 4060 has a much larger transistor count.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon 820M and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 represent fundamentally different GPU designs. The Radeon 820M is an integrated graphics processor built on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, using the Krackan Point 2 chip. It belongs to the Navi III IGP generation for Strix Point Mobile, indicating its role as a mobile integrated solution. The RTX 4060 is a discrete graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, using the AD107 chip as part of the GeForce 40-series.

The manufacturing processes differ. AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm node for the Radeon 820M, while NVIDIA uses TSMC's 5 nm node for the RTX 4060. The RTX 4060's die size is recorded at 159 mm² with 18,900 million transistors, giving a transistor density of 118.9 million per square millimeter. The Radeon 820M's transistor count and die size are both listed as unknown.

Ray tracing hardware is present on both parts, but with very different scales. The Radeon 820M includes 2 ray tracing cores, while the RTX 4060 has 24. The RTX 4060 also adds 96 tensor cores for AI-accelerated workloads, a feature class that the Radeon 820M does not list. Shading units differ dramatically: the RTX 4060 has 3,072 shading units versus 128 for the Radeon 820M. Texture mapping units stand at 96 for NVIDIA and 8 for AMD, while raster operation units are 48 versus 4.

Both GPUs support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so API compatibility is identical. The memory architecture is where the two diverge most sharply. The Radeon 820M uses system shared memory with no dedicated VRAM, making its bandwidth system dependent. The RTX 4060 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s of dedicated bandwidth.

Specification Differences

The clock speeds show a notable inversion between the two parts. The Radeon 820M has a base clock of 400 MHz and a boost clock of 2800 MHz, while the RTX 4060 runs at 1830 MHz base and 2460 MHz boost. AMD's integrated part has a higher boost ceiling, but NVIDIA's discrete card starts from a much higher base frequency.

Memory specifications cannot be compared directly because the Radeon 820M shares system memory. Its memory size, type, and bus width are all listed as system shared, with bandwidth dependent on the host system. The RTX 4060 provides fixed specifications: 8 GB of GDDR6, 128-bit bus, 272.0 GB/s bandwidth, and a memory clock of 2125 MHz with 17 Gbps effective speed.

Raw throughput numbers heavily favor the RTX 4060. The NVIDIA card produces 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and the same 15.11 TFLOPS for FP16 (1:1 ratio). The Radeon 820M delivers 716.8 GFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16, which is roughly 21 times less FP32 throughput. Pixel rate is 118.1 GPixel/s for the RTX 4060 versus 11.20 GPixel/s for the Radeon 820M. Texture rate is 236.2 GTexel/s versus 22.40 GTexel/s.

Power and physical specifications differ substantially. The Radeon 820M has a TDP of 15 W and is an integrated graphics processor with no slot width, no power connectors, and no suggested PSU. The RTX 4060 has a 115 W TDP, is a dual-slot card, requires one 12-pin power connector, and recommends a 300 W PSU. Its dimensions are 240 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 40 mm in width.

The Radeon 820M uses PCIe 4.0 x8 and has display outputs described as portable device dependent. The RTX 4060 also uses PCIe 4.0 x8 but provides 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs. The Radeon 820M was released on 2025-02-28 and remains active in production, while the RTX 4060 was released on 2023-05-17 and is now end-of-life, with its successor listed as GeForce 50. The RTX 4060 has a launch MSRP of 299 USD.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a decisive performance gap between these two GPUs, but the comparison is limited by the absence of any benchmark scores for the Radeon 820M. The RTX 4060 has a substantial body of measured results, placing it at the 61st percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 17,639. The Radeon 820M has no measured results, so its capabilities cannot be quantified from the database.

For users who need a discrete GPU with dedicated memory and proven performance, the RTX 4060 is the only part with actual benchmark data. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, 272.0 GB/s bandwidth, and 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are concrete figures. The Radeon 820M relies on system shared memory, making its performance dependent on the host system's memory configuration, which cannot be assessed in isolation.

The RTX 4060 also holds the advantage in every measurable hardware specification except boost clock and process node. It has more shading units, texture units, raster units, ray tracing cores, and tensor cores. Its pixel rate is more than ten times higher, and its texture rate is more than ten times higher. The Radeon 820M's 15 W TDP makes it suitable for power-constrained mobile designs, while the RTX 4060's 115 W TDP reflects its discrete card positioning.

The RTX 4060's end-of-life status and the Radeon 820M's active production status indicate different product lifecycles. The RTX 4060 has a successor in the GeForce 50 series, while the Radeon 820M has no recorded successor. For any workload requiring dedicated graphics memory, the RTX 4060 is the clear choice based on available data.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 4060 wins in every category where numerical data exists. Its benchmark suite covers DirectX 9 through 12, OpenCL, Vulkan, and compute workloads, with scores ranging from 76 in Passmark DirectX 12 to 95,057 in Geekbench OpenCL. The GPU compute score of 9,213 indicates strong general-purpose compute capability. The G3D score of 19,545 shows solid 3D rendering performance in the Passmark suite.

The Radeon 820M's advantages are limited to specifications that do not directly translate to measured performance. Its 2800 MHz boost clock is higher than the RTX 4060's 2460 MHz, and its 4 nm process node is smaller than the 5 nm node used by NVIDIA. Its 15 W TDP is dramatically lower than the RTX 4060's 115 W, making it suitable for ultra-low-power mobile devices where battery life and thermal constraints are critical. Its integrated nature means no separate card purchase, no power connectors, and no slot space required.

For gaming, the RTX 4060's dedicated 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth provide a fixed performance baseline that system shared memory cannot match. The Radeon 820M's memory performance is system dependent, meaning results would vary across different laptops or mini PCs. For content creation and GPU compute, the RTX 4060's tensor cores and higher shading unit count give it capabilities that the Radeon 820M lacks entirely.

The RTX 4060's nearest rival data shows it performs within 0.7% of several older AMD discrete and integrated parts, meaning it is a well-balanced performer in its class. The Radeon 820M has no rival data to contextualize its position. Based strictly on recorded measurements and fixed specifications, the RTX 4060 is the superior GPU for any task requiring sustained graphics or compute performance. The Radeon 820M's only clear wins are power efficiency and process node size, both of which are architectural traits rather than demonstrated performance advantages.