AMD Radeon 860M vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB Comparison

AMD Radeon 860M and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB occupy separate tiers in the database, and the recorded benchmarks reflect that divide clearly. The Radeon 860M, an integrated graphics processor for portable devices, posts an average benchmark score of 26401, while the RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB, a dual-slot discrete card, averages 4901. That difference stems from the specific tests each part underwent, but the underlying specification gaps are substantial: the RTX 5060 Ti offers 4608 shading units against the 860M’s 512, and its FP32 throughput reaches 23.70 TFLOPS versus 3.072 TFLOPS. The data shows two products aimed at different workloads, with the Radeon 860M delivering integrated-class performance and the RTX 5060 Ti targeting higher-end graphics tasks.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not contain a direct head-to-head benchmark run between these two GPUs, so the comparison relies on each part’s individual test results and their positions relative to other GPUs. The Radeon 860M shows its strength in Geekbench compute tests: it scores 22759 in Geekbench OpenCL and 30043 in Geekbench Vulkan. These numbers place the integrated part at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, a strong showing for an IGP. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 with an average score of 26421 and a delta of -0.1%, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 with an average score of 26331 and a delta of 0.3%, and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary with 26553 and a delta of -0.6%. The Radeon 860M sits within a narrow band of these parts, effectively matching the MX550 and trading places with the RTX 5060 by less than a percentage point.

The RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB, by contrast, posts a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4019 and a Passmark G3D score of 21981, with additional DirectX-specific results: 142 in DirectX 10, 220 in DirectX 11, 82 in DirectX 12, and 228 in DirectX 9. Its Passmark GPU compute score reaches 11365, and its Passmark G2D score is 1169. Despite these raw numbers, the RTX 5060 Ti’s average benchmark score of 4901 places it at the 29th percentile among all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD FirePro W5130M at 4904 (-0.1%), NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 at 4893 (0.2%), and AMD Radeon R7 M265 at 4929 (-0.6%). The percentile gap between the two parts is stark: the Radeon 860M outperforms 72% of all GPUs in its recorded tests, while the RTX 5060 Ti sits below 71% of them in its own test suite.

The biggest win for the Radeon 860M comes from its Geekbench Vulkan result of 30043, which far exceeds any single score recorded for the RTX 5060 Ti. The biggest win for the RTX 5060 Ti comes from its Passmark G3D score of 21981, which dwarfs the Radeon 860M’s OpenCL and Vulkan numbers. That said, the tests are not directly comparable, as the Radeon 860M’s results come from compute-oriented workloads while the RTX 5060 Ti’s come from a mix of DirectX and Passmark rasterization tests. The data indicates that the RTX 5060 Ti’s average score is dragged down by its Passmark DirectX 12 result of 82, a low outlier relative to its other scores, whereas the Radeon 860M’s two Geekbench tests are both relatively high.

Architecture Differences

The Radeon 860M uses the Krackan Point chip, built on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, and belongs to the Navi III IGP generation for Strix Point Mobile. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB uses the GB206 chip, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, and belongs to the GeForce 50 generation. It is fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. Both parts share the same DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 API support, so feature-level compatibility is identical in the database.

The Radeon 860M integrates 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, 16 render output units, and 8 ray tracing cores. It has no tensor cores listed. Its memory is system shared, meaning size, type, and bus width are all dependent on the host system, and bandwidth is listed as system dependent. The RTX 5060 Ti packs 4608 shading units, 144 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 36 ray tracing cores, and 144 tensor cores. Its memory is fixed at 8 GB of GDDR7 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The transistor count for the RTX 5060 Ti is 21,900 million on a die size of 181 mm², with a transistor density of 121.0M per mm². The Radeon 860M’s transistor count and die size are listed as unknown.

Clock behavior differs substantially. The Radeon 860M runs at a base clock of 600 MHz and boosts to 3000 MHz, a wide range typical of an integrated part that can scale with thermal and power conditions. The RTX 5060 Ti runs at a base clock of 2407 MHz and boosts to 2572 MHz, a much narrower range. Memory clocks also differ: the Radeon 860M uses system shared memory with no dedicated clock, while the RTX 5060 Ti operates at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed. The Radeon 860M’s pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, while the RTX 5060 Ti reaches 123.5 GPixel/s and 370.4 GTexel/s. FP16 performance is identical to FP32 for both parts, with the Radeon 860M at 3.072 TFLOPS and the RTX 5060 Ti at 23.70 TFLOPS.

Power and physical design separate them further. The Radeon 860M has a TDP of 15 W, uses no power connectors, and is an IGP with a slot width of "IGP". The RTX 5060 Ti has a TDP of 180 W, requires a single 8-pin power connector, and is a dual-slot card measuring 241 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. The Radeon 860M connects via PCIe 4.0 x8, while the RTX 5060 Ti uses PCIe 5.0 x8. Display outputs for the Radeon 860M are portable device dependent, while the RTX 5060 Ti offers 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon 860M has an average benchmark score of 26401, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB has an average benchmark score of 4901.

Q: How do their percentile rankings compare?

A: The Radeon 860M sits at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, while the RTX 5060 Ti sits at the 29th percentile.

Q: What are the memory configurations for each part?

A: The Radeon 860M uses system shared memory with type, size, bus width, and bandwidth all system dependent. The RTX 5060 Ti has 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same graphics APIs?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The Radeon 860M has a TDP of 15 W, while the RTX 5060 Ti has a TDP of 180 W.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The RTX 5060 Ti has 4608 shading units, compared to the Radeon 860M’s 512 shading units.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon 860M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB |

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

| 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 | null | 121.0M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 600 MHz | 2407 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 3000 MHz | 2572 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 | 512 | 4608 |

| TMUs | 32 | 144 |

| ROPs | 16 | 48 |

| Ray Tracing Cores | 8 | 36 |

| Tensor Cores | null | 144 |

| Pixel Rate | 48.00 GPixel/s | 123.5 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 96.00 GTexel/s | 370.4 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 3.072 TFLOPS | 23.70 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 3.072 TFLOPS (1:1) | 23.70 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 15 W | 180 W |

| Slot Width | IGP | Dual-slot |

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

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

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

| Dimensions | null | 241 mm x 111 mm x 40 mm |

| Release Date | 2025-02-28 | 2025-04-15 |

Where Each One Wins

The Radeon 860M wins in scenarios that favor integrated efficiency and compute-oriented benchmarks. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 22759 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 30043 indicate strong performance for an IGP, and its 72nd percentile ranking places it above a majority of GPUs in the database. The 15 W TDP and lack of power connectors make it suitable for portable devices, and its PCIe 4.0 x8 interface aligns with mobile platforms. The Radeon 860M’s nearest rival data shows it essentially matching the GeForce MX550 (delta -0.1%) and beating the GeForce RTX 5060 (delta 0.3%) in average score, which suggests it can hold its own against entry-level discrete parts in compute tests.

The RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB wins in raw rasterization and compute throughput. Its Passmark G3D score of 21981 is the highest individual result recorded for either part, and its DirectX 9, 10, and 11 scores (228, 142, and 220 respectively) all exceed the Radeon 860M’s benchmark outputs. The 23.70 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16 performance, along with 144 tensor cores, give it a clear edge in tasks that leverage parallel processing. Its 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 8 GB GDDR7 capacity provide dedicated resources that the system shared setup of the Radeon 860M cannot match. The dual-slot form factor, 180 W TDP, and single 8-pin connector indicate a desktop-oriented card designed for sustained workloads.

The data also shows the RTX 5060 Ti’s weak spots. Its Passmark DirectX 12 score of 82 is notably low, and its 29th percentile ranking reflects a mixed test profile. The Radeon 860M, despite having far fewer shading units and lower clock speeds, achieves a higher percentile because its benchmark results are more consistent. For users prioritizing compute benchmarks like Geekbench OpenCL or Vulkan in a low-power integrated package, the Radeon 860M is the better match. For users needing dedicated memory, high texture and pixel rates, and tensor core support, the RTX 5060 Ti is the stronger option.

The Verdict

The database shows two GPUs with opposite design philosophies. The Radeon 860M is an integrated part with a 15 W TDP, system shared memory, and a 3000 MHz boost clock, delivering an average score of 26401 and a 72nd percentile ranking. The RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB is a discrete dual-slot card with 8 GB GDDR7, 144 tensor cores, and 23.70 TFLOPS, but its average score of 4901 and 29th percentile rank indicate that its recorded test suite penalizes it heavily. The RTX 5060 Ti’s Passmark DirectX 12 score of 82 is the primary drag on its average, while its other results, such as 21981 in Passmark G3D and 11365 in Passmark GPU compute, show capability that the average does not capture.

The Radeon 860M should be chosen by users who need integrated graphics for portable devices, as its system shared memory and portable-device-dependent outputs make it a fit for that form factor. Its compute scores suggest it can handle OpenCL and Vulkan workloads competently relative to its class. The RTX 5060 Ti should be chosen by users who need dedicated memory bandwidth, high pixel and texture rates, and tensor core support for tasks that benefit from those resources. Its launch MSRP is 379 USD, a figure that reflects its positioning as a discrete desktop solution. The data does not support a direct head-to-head victory for either part, since they were tested in different workloads, but the specification gap is decisive: 4608 shading units versus 512, 23.70 TFLOPS versus 3.072 TFLOPS, and 448.0 GB/s versus system dependent bandwidth all favor the RTX 5060 Ti in raw throughput. The Radeon 860M’s advantage lies in efficiency, with a 15 W TDP against 180 W, and in its higher percentile ranking, which indicates better relative performance within its test set. The verdict is straightforward: the Radeon 860M dominates integrated compute benchmarks, while the RTX 5060 Ti dominates dedicated graphics workloads.