AMD Radeon 820M vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GB205 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Radeon 820M and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GB205. Both products have zero entries in the head-to-head benchmark table, and neither has an average benchmark score in the database. What the database does provide is a clear structural comparison: the Radeon 820M is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with 128 shading units, while the RTX 5060 GB205 is a discrete dual-slot card with 3840 shading units, a 30x difference in raw shader count.

The FP32 compute figures illustrate the scale of separation. The Radeon 820M delivers 716.8 GFLOPS at its 2800 MHz boost clock, while the RTX 5060 GB205 produces 19.18 TFLOPS at a 2497 MHz boost clock. That is roughly 26.8x higher compute throughput for the NVIDIA part, a gap that will manifest in every GPU-bound workload. The pixel rate tells a similar story: the 820M renders 11.20 GPixel/s, whereas the RTX 5060 achieves 119.9 GPixel/s, about 10.7x higher. Texture rate shows 22.40 GTexel/s for the AMD IGP versus 299.6 GTexel/s for the NVIDIA card, a 13.4x difference.

Neither product has a recorded win in the head-to-head table, so the database does not assign a victory count to either side. The percentile rank for both is 50 against all GPUs, which reflects the absence of benchmark data rather than actual performance parity. In practice, the architectural and specification gaps are so large that the two products do not compete in the same segment. The 820M is designed for portable devices with minimal power draw, while the RTX 5060 GB205 targets desktop builds with a 300 W suggested PSU.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Radeon 820M has a boost clock of 2800 MHz, which is higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GB205's boost clock of 2497 MHz. However, the 820M's base clock is 400 MHz versus 2280 MHz for the RTX 5060, so the NVIDIA card sustains a much higher minimum frequency.

Q: How do the memory subsystems compare?

A: The Radeon 820M uses system shared memory with a bus width and bandwidth that depend on the host system. The RTX 5060 GB205 has 8 GB of dedicated GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus with a fixed bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The NVIDIA memory clock is 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective data rate.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The Radeon 820M has a TDP of 15 W and requires no power connectors, as it is an integrated processor. The RTX 5060 GB205 has a TDP of 145 W and uses a single 8-pin power connector. The suggested PSU for the NVIDIA card is 300 W.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same DirectX version?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). They also share the same OpenGL version (4.6) and Vulkan version (1.4). The API feature sets are identical, so software compatibility at the API level does not differentiate them.

Q: What are the physical dimensions of each card?

A: The Radeon 820M is an IGP with no slot width, length, height, or width recorded; it integrates into the motherboard. The RTX 5060 GB205 is a dual-slot card measuring 241 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 40 mm in width.

Q: Which GPU has more ray tracing cores?

A: The RTX 5060 GB205 has 30 RT cores, while the Radeon 820M has 2 RT cores. The NVIDIA card also has 120 tensor cores, which the AMD part does not list at all.

Where Each One Wins

The Radeon 820M wins in scenarios where system integration and power efficiency are the priorities. Its 15 W TDP, IGP form factor, and lack of power connectors make it suitable for portable devices where a discrete GPU is not feasible. The 400 MHz base clock and 2800 MHz boost clock indicate a design that can scale up when needed but idles at very low power. The system shared memory architecture eliminates the need for dedicated VRAM, which simplifies the bill of materials for thin-and-light laptops. The database lists its production status as Active, with a release date of February 28, 2025.

The RTX 5060 GB205 wins in every performance-metric category recorded. Its 8 GB GDDR7 memory with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth provides 26.8x the FP32 throughput of the 820M, 13.4x the texture rate, and 10.7x the pixel rate. The 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI workloads that the 820M cannot handle with its 2 RT cores and no tensor cores. The NVIDIA card's PCIe 5.0 x8 interface offers twice the per-lane bandwidth of the 820M's PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which matters for data transfer between the GPU and CPU. The release date of May 31, 2026 places it later in the product cycle, and it carries a successor in the GeForce 60 series.

The use-case split is clear: the 820M serves as an integrated solution for portable systems where size, heat, and power draw are constrained, while the RTX 5060 GB205 serves desktop builds that can accommodate a 241 mm dual-slot card with a 300 W PSU recommendation. The database records no benchmark wins for either side, but the specification deltas are so large that no workload would realistically favor the IGP over the discrete card.

Specification Differences

The two products differ across every major specification field. The Radeon 820M has 128 shading units, 8 TMUs, and 4 ROPs, while the RTX 5060 GB205 has 3840 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. That represents 30x more shading units, 15x more TMUs, and 12x more ROPs for the NVIDIA card. The RT core count differs by 15x (2 versus 30), and the NVIDIA card adds 120 tensor cores that the AMD part does not have.

Clock behavior differs substantially. The 820M has a base clock of 400 MHz and a boost clock of 2800 MHz, a 7x boost ratio that suggests aggressive power management. The RTX 5060 has a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz, only a 1.1x ratio, reflecting a design that runs near its maximum frequency continuously.

Memory configuration is fundamentally different. The 820M uses system shared memory with no dedicated capacity, type, bus width, or bandwidth specified; all memory parameters are marked as system dependent. The RTX 5060 has 8 GB of GDDR7 on a 128-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The NVIDIA card's memory clock is 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective data rate.

The bus interface differs by PCIe generation: the 820M uses PCIe 4.0 x8, while the RTX 5060 uses PCIe 5.0 x8. Power delivery also diverges: the 820M has a 15 W TDP with no power connectors, while the RTX 5060 has a 145 W TDP with one 8-pin connector and a 300 W suggested PSU. Physical dimensions differ as well: the 820M is an IGP with no recorded dimensions, while the RTX 5060 is a dual-slot card at 241 mm by 111 mm by 40 mm.

Architecture Differences

The Radeon 820M uses the RDNA 3.5 architecture on TSMC's 4 nm process node, with the chip identified as Krackan Point 2. It belongs to the Navi III IGP generation for Strix Point Mobile and has a predecessor in the Navi II IGP. The transistor count and die size are listed as unknown. The FP16 compute ratio matches FP32 at 716.8 GFLOPS (1:1), which is typical for RDNA parts that do not double-rate FP16.

The RTX 5060 GB205 uses the Blackwell 2.0 architecture on TSMC's 5 nm process node, with the chip identified as GB205. It belongs to the GeForce 50 series and has a predecessor in the GeForce 40 series and a successor in the GeForce 60 series. The transistor count is 31,100 million on a 263 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 118.3M per mm². The FP16 compute ratio also matches FP32 at 19.18 TFLOPS (1:1), so both architectures handle FP16 at the same rate as FP32.

The process node difference is notable: 4 nm for AMD versus 5 nm for NVIDIA, both from TSMC. The AMD part has no recorded tensor cores, while the NVIDIA part has 120. The RTX 5060's die size and transistor count are fully documented, whereas the 820M's are unknown, which limits direct architectural analysis. The 820M's display outputs are portable device dependent, while the RTX 5060 provides 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward selection. The AMD Radeon 820M is an integrated GPU for portable devices that need minimal power draw and no discrete graphics. Its 15 W TDP, system shared memory, and IGP form factor define its role. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GB205 is a discrete desktop GPU that delivers roughly 26.8x the FP32 throughput, 13.4x the texture rate, and 10.7x the pixel rate of the 820M. It also provides 8 GB of dedicated GDDR7 memory, 30 RT cores, and 120 tensor cores, none of which the AMD part can match.

For a system that must operate within a 15 W power envelope and cannot accommodate a dual-slot card with a 300 W suggested PSU, the 820M is the only viable choice from these two. For any workload that benefits from GPU acceleration, including ray tracing, AI inference, or high-resolution rendering, the RTX 5060 GB205 is the clear pick based on the recorded specifications. The database shows no benchmark scores for either product, so the verdict rests on the substantial architectural and specification gaps between an integrated 128-shader part and a discrete 3840-shader card. The launch MSRP for the RTX 5060 GB205 is 299 USD, which positions it as a mainstream discrete GPU, while the 820M carries no recorded launch MSRP due to its integrated nature.