AMD Radeon 860M vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 Comparison

The Verdict

The data presents two processors with completely different design goals and performance profiles. The AMD Radeon 860M is an integrated graphics processor built for portability, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is a flagship discrete graphics card. The benchmark results show the 860M scoring an average of 26,401 across Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan tests, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. The RTX 5090 D V2 has a single recorded benchmark score of 16,504 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 59th percentile. These are different tests, so direct comparison is not possible from the recorded data. However, the architectural specifications reveal the intended use cases. The 860M targets thin-and-light portable devices with a 15 W TDP and system-shared memory. The RTX 5090 D V2 targets desktop workstations with a 575 W TDP, 24 GB of GDDR7 memory, and a 1.34 TB/s memory bandwidth. Users needing sustained desktop-class rendering should choose the RTX 5090 D V2. Users needing graphics in a portable device should choose the 860M.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon 860M uses the Krackan Point chip built on RDNA 3.5 architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the Navi III IGP generation for Strix Point Mobile. The transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 uses the GB202 chip built on Blackwell 2.0 architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It contains 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, with a transistor density of 122.9 million per mm². The 860M has 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, 16 raster output units, and 8 ray tracing cores. The RTX 5090 D V2 has 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, 176 raster output units, 170 ray tracing cores, and 680 tensor cores.

The clock speeds differ substantially. The 860M runs at a base clock of 600 MHz and a boost clock of 3,000 MHz. The RTX 5090 D V2 runs at a base clock of 2,017 MHz and a boost clock of 2,407 MHz. The 860M has no dedicated memory, using system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth. The RTX 5090 D V2 has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus with 1.34 TB/s bandwidth. The 860M supports PCIe 4.0 x8, while the RTX 5090 D V2 supports PCIe 5.0 x16. The RTX 5090 D V2 has display outputs of 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, while the 860M display outputs are portable device dependent. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The power requirements show the design divide. The 860M has a 15 W TDP, requires no power connectors, and is an IGP with no slot width. The RTX 5090 D V2 has a 575 W TDP, requires a 1x 16-pin power connector, a suggested PSU of 950 W, and occupies a dual-slot form factor measuring 304 mm by 137 mm by 48 mm.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon 860M has an average benchmark score of 26,401, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 has an average benchmark score of 16,504. However, these scores come from different test suites, so they do not represent a direct performance comparison.

Q: What is the memory configuration of each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon 860M uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth, meaning it borrows from the host system's RAM. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 has 24 GB of dedicated GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus with 1.34 TB/s bandwidth.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The AMD Radeon 860M has a TDP of 15 W. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 has a TDP of 575 W and requires a suggested PSU of 950 W.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 has 21,760 shading units. The AMD Radeon 860M has 512 shading units.

Q: What process nodes are used?

A: The AMD Radeon 860M is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC.

Q: What is the release date for each product?

A: The AMD Radeon 860M was released on February 28, 2025. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 was released on August 14, 2025.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every recorded specification field. The process node differs: 4 nm for the 860M versus 5 nm for the RTX 5090 D V2. The architecture differs: RDNA 3.5 versus Blackwell 2.0. The chip differs: Krackan Point versus GB202. The generation differs: Navi III IGP (Strix Point Mobile) versus GeForce 50. The transistor count is unknown for the 860M but is 92,200 million for the RTX 5090 D V2. The die size is unknown for the 860M but is 750 mm² for the RTX 5090 D V2.

Clock speeds differ: base clock 600 MHz versus 2,017 MHz, boost clock 3,000 MHz versus 2,407 MHz. Memory differs: system shared versus 24 GB GDDR7, system shared bus width versus 384 bit, system dependent bandwidth versus 1.34 TB/s. The shading units differ: 512 versus 21,760. Texture mapping units differ: 32 versus 680. Raster output units differ: 16 versus 176. Ray tracing cores differ: 8 versus 170. Tensor cores are not applicable for the 860M but are 680 for the RTX 5090 D V2.

Pixel rate differs: 48.00 GPixel/s versus 423.6 GPixel/s. Texture rate differs: 96.00 GTexel/s versus 1,636.8 GTexel/s. FP32 performance differs: 3.072 TFLOPS versus 104.8 TFLOPS. FP16 performance differs: 3.072 TFLOPS (1:1) versus 104.8 TFLOPS (1:1). TDP differs: 15 W versus 575 W. Slot width differs: IGP versus dual-slot. Power connectors differ: none versus 1x 16-pin. Suggested PSU is not applicable for the 860M but is 950 W for the RTX 5090 D V2. Bus interface differs: PCIe 4.0 x8 versus PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs differ: portable device dependent versus 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b. Dimensions are not recorded for the 860M but are 304 mm by 137 mm by 48 mm for the RTX 5090 D V2. The release dates differ: February 28, 2025 versus August 14, 2025. The predecessor differs: Navi II IGP versus GeForce 40. The successor is not recorded for the 860M but is GeForce 60 for the RTX 5090 D V2. The launch MSRP is not recorded for the 860M but is 2,299 USD for the RTX 5090 D V2.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Radeon 860M and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2. Each GPU has its own benchmark suite with different test types. The 860M has two recorded Geekbench results: an OpenCL score of 22,759 and a Vulkan score of 30,043. These combine to an average benchmark score of 26,401. The RTX 5090 D V2 has one recorded 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 16,504, which serves as its average benchmark score.

The nearest rivals provide context. The 860M sits within 1.1% of the NVIDIA RTX A4000, within 0.6% of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary, within 0.3% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, and within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce MX550. The RTX 5090 D V2 sits within 0.9% of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, within 0.6% of the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell, within 0.5% of the AMD Radeon PRO W7500, and essentially equal to the NVIDIA T400. These proximity figures indicate both GPUs are tightly clustered with their respective rivals in their own test suites, but the different test types prevent any direct comparison.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon 860M wins in the integrated and portable category. Its 15 W TDP allows operation without power connectors, and its IGP slot width means it occupies no expansion slot. The system shared memory approach eliminates dedicated memory allocation. The 860M supports PCIe 4.0 x8, which suits the bandwidth needs of a portable device. Its boost clock of 3,000 MHz exceeds the RTX 5090 D V2's boost clock of 2,407 MHz. The 860M also has a higher percentile ranking at 72 versus 59 for the RTX 5090 D V2, and a higher average benchmark score of 26,401 versus 16,504, though these reflect different test methodologies.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 wins in raw compute and rendering capacity. It delivers 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance versus 3.072 TFLOPS for the 860M, a 34.1x advantage. Its pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s versus 48.00 GPixel/s represents an 8.8x advantage. Its texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s versus 96.00 GTexel/s represents a 17x advantage. The RTX 5090 D V2 has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory with 1.34 TB/s bandwidth, while the 860M depends on system memory. The RTX 5090 D V2 has 680 tensor cores for AI workloads, a feature absent from the 860M. The RTX 5090 D V2 uses PCIe 5.0 x16, which provides greater bandwidth than the 860M's PCIe 4.0 x8 interface.

The RTX 5090 D V2 also wins in output capability. It offers dedicated display outputs of 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, while the 860M's display outputs are portable device dependent. The RTX 5090 D V2 has a suggested PSU of 950 W and uses a 1x 16-pin power connector, indicating a desktop installation. The 860M requires no power connector and fits into a mobile platform.

The data shows a clear separation: the 860M delivers integrated graphics for portable systems with low power draw, while the RTX 5090 D V2 delivers desktop-class rendering performance with substantial memory and compute resources. Each product wins in its intended deployment scenario. The 860M's 72nd percentile ranking and 26,401 average score demonstrate strong integrated performance. The RTX 5090 D V2's 59th percentile ranking and 16,504 Steel Nomad score demonstrate strong DX12 rendering performance in a dedicated desktop context. The choice depends on the system form factor and workload requirements.