AMD Radeon 820M vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the architectural generation of each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon 820M uses RDNA 3.5 architecture from the Navi III IGP (Strix Point Mobile) generation, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 uses Blackwell 2.0 architecture from the GeForce 50 generation.

Q: How do the memory subsystems compare?

A: The AMD Radeon 820M uses system-shared memory with bandwidth described as system dependent. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the transistor count and die size difference?

A: The RTX 5060 uses 21,900 million transistors on a 181 mm² die with a transistor density of 121.0M / mm². The Radeon 820M has unknown transistor count and die size.

Q: Which GPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Radeon 820M has a boost clock of 2800 MHz, which is higher than the RTX 5060's boost clock of 2497 MHz.

Q: What are the power requirements for each card?

A: The Radeon 820M is rated at 15 W TDP with no power connectors, as it is an integrated graphics processor. The RTX 5060 is rated at 145 W TDP, requires one 8-pin power connector, and has a suggested PSU of 300 W.

Q: What is the performance percentile ranking for each?

A: The Radeon 820M sits at the 50th percentile among all GPUs, while the RTX 5060 ranks at the 72nd percentile.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon 820M and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The Radeon 820M is an integrated graphics processor built on the Krackan Point 2 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process. It belongs to the Navi III IGP generation and uses the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The RTX 5060 is a discrete dual-slot card built on the GB206 chip, using TSMC's 5 nm process with 21,900 million transistors on a 181 mm² die.

The compute resources differ dramatically. The Radeon 820M contains 128 shading units, 8 texture mapping units, 4 raster output units, and 2 ray tracing cores. The RTX 5060 packs 3840 shading units, 120 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 30 ray tracing cores, and 120 tensor cores. This disparity in execution resources explains the performance gap between the two.

Memory architecture also separates these parts. The Radeon 820M shares system memory with the host processor, making its bandwidth dependent on the platform. The RTX 5060 uses dedicated 8 GB of GDDR7 memory across a 128-bit bus, achieving 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Radeon 820M connects via PCIe 4.0 x8, while the RTX 5060 uses PCIe 5.0 x8.

Clock behavior differs notably. The Radeon 820M runs a 400 MHz base clock with a 2800 MHz boost, a wide dynamic range typical of integrated parts. The RTX 5060 runs a 2280 MHz base and 2497 MHz boost, a narrower range. Despite the higher boost clock on the AMD part, the RTX 5060's massive shader count produces far higher throughput.

Both GPUs support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The Radeon 820M has no dedicated tensor cores, while the RTX 5060 includes 120 tensor cores for AI-accelerated workloads. The RTX 5060 also carries dedicated display outputs (1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b), while the Radeon 820M's display outputs are portable device dependent.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct benchmark comparisons between the two parts are limited, but the available data for the RTX 5060 provides context for its positioning. The Radeon 820M has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, while the RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26331.

The RTX 5060's nearest rivals in the database illustrate its performance band. The AMD Radeon 860M scores 26401, which is 0.3% above the RTX 5060. The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 also scores 26421, 0.3% above. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553, 0.8% above the RTX 5060. On the other side, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011, which is 1.2% below the RTX 5060.

The RTX 5060's individual benchmark results show varied strengths across different test types. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 3628. Geekbench results show 112787 for OpenCL and 113321 for Vulkan, nearly identical scores indicating consistent compute performance across these APIs. PassMark results reveal a different pattern: G3D score of 20891, GPU compute score of 10899, G2D score of 1154, DirectX 11 score of 200, DirectX 9 score of 225, DirectX 10 score of 127, and DirectX 12 score of 77.

The Radeon 820M's lack of benchmark entries means the database contains no direct measurements for it. Its 50th percentile ranking versus the RTX 5060's 72nd percentile puts both in different performance tiers. The RTX 5060's FP32 throughput of 19.18 TFLOPS dwarfs the Radeon 820M's 716.8 GFLOPS, nearly 27 times higher. Pixel rate also shows a wide gap: 119.9 GPixel/s for the RTX 5060 versus 11.20 GPixel/s for the Radeon 820M. Texture rate measures 299.6 GTexel/s versus 22.40 GTexel/s.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon 820M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |

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

| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Blackwell 2.0 |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |

| Transistors | Unknown | 21,900 million |

| Die Size | Unknown | 181 mm² |

| Transistor Density | Not listed | 121.0M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 400 MHz | 2280 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2800 MHz | 2497 MHz |

| Memory Size | System Shared | 8 GB |

| Memory Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |

| Memory Bus Width | System Shared | 128 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | System Dependent | 448.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 128 | 3840 |

| TMUs | 8 | 120 |

| ROPs | 4 | 48 |

| Ray Tracing Cores | 2 | 30 |

| Tensor Cores | None listed | 120 |

| Pixel Rate | 11.20 GPixel/s | 119.9 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 22.40 GTexel/s | 299.6 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 716.8 GFLOPS | 19.18 TFLOPS |

| TDP | 15 W | 145 W |

| Slot Width | IGP | Dual-slot |

| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |

| Suggested PSU | Not listed | 300 W |

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

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | 1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1b |

| Release Date | 2025-02-28 | 2025-05-18 |

| Predecessor | Navi II IGP | GeForce 40 |

| Successor | Not listed | GeForce 60 |

The FP16 performance mirrors FP32 for both parts, with the Radeon 820M at 716.8 GFLOPS (1:1) and the RTX 5060 at 19.18 TFLOPS (1:1).

The Verdict

The recorded data places these two GPUs in entirely separate categories. The Radeon 820M is an integrated processor with 128 shading units, 15 W TDP, and system-shared memory, designed for portable devices. The RTX 5060 is a discrete dual-slot card with 3840 shading units, 145 W TDP, and dedicated GDDR7 memory, positioned for desktop gaming.

The FP32 throughput difference is the clearest indicator: 716.8 GFLOPS versus 19.18 TFLOPS. The RTX 5060 also leads in pixel rate (119.9 GPixel/s versus 11.20 GPixel/s) and texture rate (299.6 GTexel/s versus 22.40 GTexel/s). The RTX 5060's 72nd percentile ranking versus the Radeon 820M's 50th percentile confirms the separation in overall performance.

The RTX 5060's launch MSRP is 299 USD. The Radeon 820M has no listed launch MSRP, consistent with its integrated nature.

The RTX 5060's nearest rival data shows it sits within a tight performance cluster. The AMD Radeon 860M trails by only 0.3%, the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 trails by 0.3%, and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary trails by 0.8%. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT leads by 1.2%. This places the RTX 5060 in a competitive mid-range band where small score differences separate adjacent products.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon 820M wins in power efficiency and integration. Its 15 W TDP requires no external power connectors and generates minimal heat, making it suitable for thin portable devices. The 400 MHz base clock with 2800 MHz boost allows dynamic power scaling. Its PCIe 4.0 x8 interface and system-shared memory eliminate the need for separate video memory, reducing component count and cost in mobile platforms.

The Radeon 820M also leads in raw boost clock at 2800 MHz versus 2497 MHz, though the RTX 5060's shader count renders this advantage irrelevant for throughput. The AMD part's 4 nm process node is smaller than the RTX 5060's 5 nm node, though the RTX 5060's transistor count of 21,900 million shows where the silicon budget goes.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 wins in every measured performance category. Its 3840 shading units provide the foundation for 19.18 TFLOPS FP32 compute. The 120 tensor cores enable AI workloads unavailable on the Radeon 820M. The 30 ray tracing cores versus 2 on the AMD part represent a substantial difference in ray-traced rendering capability.

Memory bandwidth heavily favors the RTX 5060. The 448.0 GB/s from GDDR7 on a 128-bit bus contrasts with the Radeon 820M's system-dependent bandwidth, which the database lists as dependent on the host platform. For memory-intensive workloads, the dedicated VRAM with fixed bandwidth provides consistent performance.

The RTX 5060's display output flexibility also matters. Three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs and one HDMI 2.1b connector support multi-monitor desktop configurations. The Radeon 820M's display outputs depend on the portable device implementation.

The RTX 5060's nearest rival data shows it holds its own against established discrete GPUs. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT leads by only 1.2%, while the RTX 5060 leads the AMD Radeon 860M, NVIDIA GeForce MX550, and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary by 0.3% to 0.8%. This clustering suggests the RTX 5060 delivers performance consistent with its mid-range positioning.

For users running the RTX 5060, the PassMark results indicate strong DirectX 9 and DirectX 11 performance (225 and 200 respectively) compared to DirectX 12 (77). The high G3D score of 20891 and GPU compute score of 10899 confirm general 3D rendering and compute capability. Geekbench OpenCL score of 112787 and Vulkan score of 113321 show near-parity across these two APIs.

The Radeon 820M has no benchmark entries, so its real-world performance cannot be quantified from the database. Its 50th percentile ranking places it in the middle of all GPUs, but the lack of recorded scores means comparisons rely on architectural specifications rather than measured results.