AMD Radeon 860M vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database records two shared tests between the AMD Radeon 860M and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070: Geekbench OpenCL and Geekbench Vulkan. The RTX 5070 wins both, but the margin is substantial in each case. In Geekbench OpenCL, the RTX 5070 scores 172,660 against the Radeon 860M’s 22,759, a delta of -86.8% for the AMD part. That places the RTX 5070 roughly 7.6 times higher in raw score. The Vulkan result is similarly lopsided: the RTX 5070 posts 178,923, while the Radeon 860M records 30,043, a -83.2% delta. The RTX 5070 holds a 5.95x advantage in that test.

The overall win tally in these head-to-head comparisons is 2-0 in favor of the RTX 5070. The Radeon 860M does not win a single shared benchmark. The average benchmark score in the database reflects the broader gap: the RTX 5070 averages 40,377 across all recorded tests, while the Radeon 860M averages 26,401. That is a 52.9% higher average for the NVIDIA part. The percentile ranking also separates the two clearly: the RTX 5070 sits at the 82nd percentile among all GPUs in the database, while the Radeon 860M sits at the 72nd percentile. A ten-percentile gap is meaningful, though both parts rank above the median.

The nearest rivals in the database contextualize each part. The Radeon 860M’s closest competitor is the NVIDIA GeForce MX550, which averages 26,421, a delta of -0.1% from the AMD part’s 26,401. The Radeon 860M also sits within 0.3% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (26,331) and within 0.6% of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (26,553). The RTX 5070’s nearest rival is the AMD Radeon Pro 580, which averages 40,318, a delta of 0.1% from the RTX 5070’s 40,377. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 trails by 0.8%, and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile trails by 2%. These rival clusters show that both parts perform at the level of their immediate peers, but the two clusters are separated by a wide chasm.

The Radeon 860M’s individual benchmark results show a split between OpenCL and Vulkan. Its OpenCL score of 22,759 is lower than its Vulkan score of 30,043. The Vulkan result is 32% higher than the OpenCL result, suggesting the RDNA 3.5 architecture handles the Vulkan API more efficiently in this particular chip. The RTX 5070 shows a smaller API gap: OpenCL 172,660 versus Vulkan 178,923, a difference of 3.6%. The NVIDIA part is more consistent across APIs, while the AMD part shows a wider spread.

In terms of absolute output rates, the RTX 5070 delivers 201.0 GPixel/s of pixel throughput and 482.3 GTexel/s of texture throughput. The Radeon 860M delivers 48.00 GPixel/s and 96.00 GTexel/s. The RTX 5070 is 4.2x faster in pixel fill and 5.0x faster in texture fill. Floating-point performance follows the same pattern: the RTX 5070 computes 30.87 TFLOPS FP32, while the Radeon 860M computes 3.072 TFLOPS FP32, a 10x difference. These raw throughput numbers align with the benchmark deltas, reinforcing that the RTX 5070 operates in a different performance class.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU wins the shared benchmarks in the database?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 wins both shared tests. It scores 172,660 in Geekbench OpenCL versus the AMD Radeon 860M’s 22,759, and 178,923 in Geekbench Vulkan versus 30,043.

Q: How large is the performance gap in the Geekbench Vulkan test?

A: The RTX 5070 leads by 148,880 points, which corresponds to a -83.2% delta for the Radeon 860M. The NVIDIA part’s score is about 5.95 times higher.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each GPU?

A: The RTX 5070 averages 40,377 across all recorded tests. The Radeon 860M averages 26,401. The RTX 5070’s average is 52.9% higher.

Q: How do the two GPUs rank among all GPUs in the database?

A: The RTX 5070 is at the 82nd percentile, while the Radeon 860M is at the 72nd percentile. The RTX 5070 ranks higher by ten percentile points.

Q: Are there any benchmark tests where the Radeon 860M outperforms the RTX 5070?

A: No. In the two shared tests recorded in the database, the RTX 5070 wins both. The Radeon 860M has zero wins in head-to-head comparisons.

Q: What are the closest rival scores for each GPU?

A: The Radeon 860M’s nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 at 26,421, a -0.1% delta. The RTX 5070’s nearest rival is the AMD Radeon Pro 580 at 40,318, a 0.1% delta.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural generations and process nodes. The AMD Radeon 860M uses the RDNA 3.5 architecture, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the Navi III IGP generation, specifically for Strix Point Mobile, and carries the chip name Krackan Point. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 uses the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process, also at TSMC. Its chip is designated GB205 and belongs to the GeForce 50 generation.

The transistor counts differ dramatically. The RTX 5070 contains 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 118.3 million per mm². The Radeon 860M’s transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database. This reflects a fundamental difference in design scope: the RTX 5070 is a discrete, dual-slot card with its own memory subsystem, while the Radeon 860M is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with no dedicated memory.

The Radeon 860M integrates 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster operation units. It also includes 8 ray tracing cores. The RTX 5070 scales up massively: 6,144 shading units, 192 TMUs, 80 ROPs, 48 RT cores, and 192 tensor cores. The tensor core count is a notable architectural difference, as the Radeon 860M has no tensor core field recorded. This suggests the RTX 5070 has dedicated hardware for AI workloads that the Radeon 860M lacks.

The memory architecture is fundamentally different. The Radeon 860M uses system-shared memory, with its type, bus width, and bandwidth all listed as system dependent. The RTX 5070 uses 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock for the RTX 5070 is listed at 1750 MHz, with 28 Gbps effective. The Radeon 860M’s memory clock is also system shared.

Both GPUs support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The Radeon 860M’s bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, while the RTX 5070 uses PCIe 5.0 x16. The Radeon 860M has no power connectors and a 15 W TDP, reflecting its integrated nature. The RTX 5070 draws 250 W, uses a single 16-pin connector, and requires a 600 W suggested power supply.

Specification Differences

The specifications differ across nearly every measurable field. The process node is 4 nm for the Radeon 860M versus 5 nm for the RTX 5070. The Radeon 860M’s base clock is 600 MHz with a boost clock of 3000 MHz. The RTX 5070’s base clock is 2325 MHz with a boost clock of 2512 MHz. The AMD part has a much higher boost-to-base ratio, reflecting its ability to ramp up under load, while the NVIDIA part runs at a higher sustained base frequency.

Shading unit counts differ by 12x: 512 for the Radeon 860M versus 6,144 for the RTX 5070. TMUs differ by 6x (32 versus 192), and ROPs differ by 5x (16 versus 80). Ray tracing cores differ by 6x (8 versus 48). The RTX 5070 adds 192 tensor cores, a feature absent from the Radeon 860M’s specification sheet.

Memory is the largest structural difference. The Radeon 860M shares system memory with no dedicated VRAM, while the RTX 5070 has 12 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus. Bandwidth is 672.0 GB/s for the RTX 5070, while the Radeon 860M’s bandwidth is listed as system dependent. The memory clock for the RTX 5070 is 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective); the Radeon 860M’s memory clock is system shared.

Power and physical specifications diverge sharply. The Radeon 860M is an IGP with no slot width, no power connectors, and a 15 W TDP. The RTX 5070 is a dual-slot card measuring 245 mm in length, 115 mm in height, and 40 mm in width, with a 250 W TDP and a 1x 16-pin power connector. The suggested power supply for the RTX 5070 is 600 W; the Radeon 860M has no suggested PSU listed.

The bus interface differs: PCIe 4.0 x8 for the Radeon 860M versus PCIe 5.0 x16 for the RTX 5070. Display outputs also differ: the Radeon 860M’s outputs are portable-device dependent, while the RTX 5070 provides 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b. Release dates are close: the Radeon 860M launched on 2025-02-28, and the RTX 5070 launched on 2025-03-03. The Radeon 860M’s predecessor is Navi II IGP; the RTX 5070’s predecessor is GeForce 40, and its successor is GeForce 60.

The Verdict

The data separates these two GPUs into distinct performance classes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 wins both shared benchmarks by margins exceeding 83%, holds an average benchmark score 52.9% higher, and ranks ten percentile points higher in the database. Its raw throughput numbers are 4.2x to 10x higher across pixel fill, texture fill, and FP32 compute. The RTX 5070 also brings 12 GB of dedicated GDDR7 memory with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth, 192 tensor cores, and a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface. For workloads that stress compute, ray tracing, or memory bandwidth, the recorded data points decisively to the RTX 5070.

The AMD Radeon 860M occupies a different niche. Its 15 W TDP, integrated form factor, and system-shared memory make it suitable for portable devices where power draw and physical space are constrained. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 and the RTX 5060, with deltas under 1%. This places the Radeon 860M in the entry-level discrete or high-end integrated class, not in the same tier as the RTX 5070. Its Vulkan score of 30,043 is 32% higher than its OpenCL score, indicating reasonable API efficiency for an IGP.

Who should pick which comes down to the use case implied by the specifications. The RTX 5070 is a dual-slot discrete card with a 250 W TDP and a 600 W suggested power supply. It requires a 16-pin connector and a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot. This is a desktop-oriented part for users who need high compute throughput, dedicated memory, and tensor core acceleration. The Radeon 860M, with its 15 W TDP and no power connectors, fits into thin-and-light laptops or compact systems where the RTX 5070 cannot physically or electrically operate.

The benchmark data does not show a scenario where the Radeon 860M outperforms the RTX 5070. The zero wins in head-to-head tests, the 83% to 87% deltas, and the lower percentile rank all confirm the RTX 5070 as the higher-performing part. The Radeon 860M’s advantage is not in performance but in integration: it operates within a 15 W envelope, requires no additional power delivery, and shares system memory. The RTX 5070’s advantage is in absolute capability, with 10x the FP32 throughput, 5x the texture rate, and 4.2x the pixel rate. For users who need maximum performance from the recorded metrics, the RTX 5070 is the clear choice. For users constrained by power and form factor, the Radeon 860M is the only viable option between the two.