AMD Radeon 860M vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive performance gap between the AMD Radeon 860M and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile. Across the two shared benchmark tests, the NVIDIA part wins both, leaving the AMD integrated graphics without a single victory in this comparison.

In Geekbench OpenCL, the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile scores 143,870 against the Radeon 860M's 22,759. That represents a delta of -84.2% for the AMD chip, meaning the NVIDIA GPU delivers roughly 6.3 times the raw compute throughput in this test. The margin is enormous, and it underscores the fundamental positioning of these two products: one is an integrated processor graphics solution, the other is a discrete mobile GPU.

The Vulkan result tells a similar story, though the gap narrows slightly. The RTX 5070 Ti Mobile posts 139,213, while the Radeon 860M manages 30,043. The delta here is -78.4%, indicating the NVIDIA part is about 4.6 times faster in this API. Vulkan tends to be more efficient on AMD hardware historically, but the sheer difference in silicon resources overwhelms any architectural advantage.

What stands out is the consistency of the NVIDIA lead. The OpenCL delta of -84.2% and the Vulkan delta of -78.4% are both massive, but they also show that the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile's advantage is not dependent on a specific API or workload type. Whether the benchmark stresses general compute or graphics-centric execution, the NVIDIA part maintains a commanding lead.

The average benchmark score in the database reinforces this: the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile sits at 35,435, while the Radeon 860M averages 26,401. That is a 34.2% difference in the aggregate, though the head-to-head tests show a far larger spread. The average includes a broader set of tests for the NVIDIA card, including PassMark DirectX 9, 10, 11, and 12 scores, which may pull its aggregate closer to the AMD part than the Geekbench results alone suggest.

For the Radeon 860M, its best individual result is the Vulkan score of 30,043, which is 32% higher than its own OpenCL score. This suggests the AMD architecture responds well to Vulkan's lower overhead, but even that improved result remains far behind the NVIDIA baseline.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU wins the head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile wins both recorded tests. It leads by -84.2% in Geekbench OpenCL (143,870 vs. 22,759) and by -78.4% in Geekbench Vulkan (139,213 vs. 30,043).

Q: How does the Radeon 860M's average score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Radeon 860M's average benchmark score is 26,401. It sits within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26,421), 0.3% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (26,331), 0.6% below the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (26,553), and 1.1% below the NVIDIA RTX A4000 (26,683).

Q: What is the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile's percentile ranking?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti Mobile ranks in the 80th percentile among all GPUs in the database. The Radeon 860M ranks in the 72nd percentile.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti Mobile has 5,888 shading units, while the Radeon 860M has 512. The NVIDIA part also has 184 texture mapping units and 80 ROPs, compared to 32 TMUs and 16 ROPs on the AMD chip.

Q: What is the memory configuration difference?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti Mobile uses 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Radeon 860M uses system shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same APIs?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Feature-level parity exists despite the large performance gap.

Where Each One Wins

The data shows no benchmark wins for the AMD Radeon 860M in this comparison. Every recorded test favors the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile. However, the use-case split is not simply about who wins; it is about what each part is designed to do.

The Radeon 860M is an integrated GPU within the Krackan Point chip. Its 15 W TDP and system-shared memory indicate a low-power solution for thin-and-light laptops where discrete graphics are absent. Its 72nd percentile ranking shows it outperforms a majority of all GPUs, but that statistic includes many older and lower-end parts. In practical terms, the 860M is suited for everyday graphics, light gaming at modest settings, and media acceleration, where its modest 3.072 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is sufficient.

The RTX 5070 Ti Mobile, with its 60 W TDP, 17.04 TFLOPS of FP32, and 12 GB of dedicated GDDR7 memory, is a different class of product. It targets high-refresh-rate gaming, content creation, and GPU-accelerated compute workloads. The 672.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is 100 times the system-dependent bandwidth of the AMD part in practical terms, though the exact comparison cannot be quantified from the data. The 80th percentile ranking places it among the top fifth of all GPUs.

The PassMark scores for the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile provide additional context: DirectX 9 scores 259, DirectX 10 scores 151, DirectX 11 scores 237, DirectX 12 scores 102, G2D scores 981, G3D scores 24,004, and GPU compute scores 10,101. These results indicate strong legacy API performance and substantial compute capability, though the G3D score of 24,004 is notably lower than the Geekbench OpenCL result, suggesting different workload characteristics.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every measurable specification. The Radeon 860M uses a 4 nm process node, while the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile uses a 5 nm node. Both are fabricated by TSMC, but the transistor counts and die sizes are starkly different: the NVIDIA chip contains 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die, while the AMD chip's transistor count and die size are listed as unknown.

Clock speeds show the AMD part with a base of 600 MHz and a boost of 3000 MHz, while the NVIDIA part runs at 847 MHz base and 1447 MHz boost. The AMD chip achieves its high boost clock due to its small footprint and lower thermal design, but the NVIDIA part's lower clocks are compensated by far more execution units.

Memory is a fundamental differentiator. The Radeon 860M uses system-shared memory with no dedicated VRAM, while the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile has 12 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus, with 1750 MHz memory clock and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth. The bus interface also differs: PCIe 4.0 x8 for AMD versus PCIe 5.0 x16 for NVIDIA.

The power envelope is 15 W for the Radeon 860M versus 60 W for the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile. Both are listed as IGP slot width with no power connectors, indicating they are soldered or integrated solutions rather than add-in cards.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide is fundamental. The Radeon 860M is built on RDNA 3.5, part of the Navi III IGP generation for Strix Point Mobile. The RTX 5070 Ti Mobile uses Blackwell 2.0, from the GeForce 50 Mobile series. These are entirely different design philosophies: AMD's RDNA 3.5 focuses on power efficiency per watt for integrated use, while NVIDIA's Blackwell 2.0 prioritizes raw throughput and feature completeness for discrete mobile graphics.

Core counts differ dramatically. The Radeon 860M has 512 shading units, 32 TMUs, 16 ROPs, and 8 ray tracing cores. The RTX 5070 Ti Mobile has 5,888 shading units, 184 TMUs, 80 ROPs, 46 ray tracing cores, and 184 tensor cores. The AMD part has no tensor cores listed, which means no dedicated AI acceleration hardware, while the NVIDIA part includes tensor cores for DLSS and AI workloads.

The compute rates reflect these structural differences. The Radeon 860M delivers 3.072 TFLOPS of FP32 and FP16 (1:1), while the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile delivers 17.04 TFLOPS for both. Pixel and texture rates follow the same pattern: 48.00 GPixel/s and 96.00 GTexel/s for AMD, versus 115.8 GPixel/s and 266.2 GTexel/s for NVIDIA.

Both parts share the same API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The release dates are identical, 2025-02-28, and both are active production parts. The Radeon 860M's predecessor is Navi II IGP, while the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile's predecessor is GeForce 40 Mobile.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear conclusion: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is the superior performer by every recorded metric. It wins both head-to-head benchmarks, holds a higher percentile ranking, and delivers 5.5 times the FP32 compute of the AMD part. Its 12 GB of dedicated GDDR7 memory with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth provides a massive advantage over system-shared memory.

The Radeon 860M, however, occupies a distinct role. Its 15 W TDP and integrated design make it suitable for ultraportable laptops where battery life and thermals take priority over raw performance. Its 72nd percentile ranking indicates it outperforms most GPUs in the database, and its Vulkan score of 30,043 shows it can handle modern graphics APIs competently for its class.

Users seeking high-end gaming, compute, or content creation should select the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile. Its 80th percentile ranking, 5,888 shading units, and 46 ray tracing cores provide the necessary resources for demanding workloads. The PassMark G3D score of 24,004 and GPU compute score of 10,101 confirm its versatility across different application types.

Users prioritizing portability, low power consumption, and integrated convenience should consider the Radeon 860M. Its 4 nm process node and 15 W TDP allow it to fit into thin chassis without discrete cooling solutions. For light productivity and casual gaming, its 3.072 TFLOPS and 8 ray tracing cores offer a functional baseline, though the data shows it cannot compete with the discrete NVIDIA part in any head-to-head test.