AMD Radeon 860M vs NVIDIA Jetson T4000 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon 860M and NVIDIA Jetson T4000 occupy entirely different functional spaces, and the benchmark data reflects this split. The Radeon 860M is a mobile integrated graphics processor with two recorded benchmark scores: 22,759 in Geekbench OpenCL and 30,043 in Geekbench Vulkan. These results place it at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 26,401. The Jetson T4000, by contrast, has no recorded benchmarks at all. Its average benchmark score sits at 0, and it holds the 50th percentile rank. The database shows zero wins for either side in head-to-head testing, which makes sense given that no head-to-head benchmark entries exist for this pairing.

The Radeon 860M wins on measurable compute evidence. Its OpenCL score of 22,759 and Vulkan score of 30,043 give it a concrete performance profile that can be compared against other GPUs. The nearest rival data reinforces this: the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26,421, which places it 0.1% above the Radeon 860M's average. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 scores 26,331, which is 0.3% below. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary hits 26,553, placing it 0.6% above. The NVIDIA RTX A4000 reaches 26,683, which is 1.1% higher. These deltas are small, indicating that the Radeon 860M sits within a tight performance cluster despite being an integrated part with a 15 W TDP.

The Jetson T4000 wins on raw specification headroom. It offers 1,536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, 16 render output units, 12 ray tracing cores, and 64 tensor cores. Its FP32 throughput is 4.700 TFLOPS, and its FP16 throughput matches at 4.700 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio. The memory subsystem provides 64 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus with 273.2 GB/s of bandwidth. These figures are all present in the database and exceed the Radeon 860M's corresponding values in most categories. The T4000 also carries a 90 W TDP and a suggested PSU rating of 250 W, which positions it as a compute-focused module rather than a power-constrained mobile part.

The use-case split is clear. The Radeon 860M serves portable devices with integrated graphics, relying on shared system memory and a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. Its display outputs are portable device dependent. The Jetson T4000 has no display outputs at all, making it a headless compute module designed for embedded or server workloads. The T4000's dimensions of 87 mm by 100 mm by 15 mm, its PCIe 5.0 x8 interface, and its 64 GB memory capacity all point toward AI inference, data processing, or similar server-side tasks. The Radeon 860M's data shows a graphics-oriented part, while the Jetson T4000's data shows a compute-oriented part.

Architecture Differences

The architecture gap between these two parts is substantial. The AMD Radeon 860M uses the Krackan Point chip built on RDNA 3.5 architecture, belonging to the Navi III IGP generation under the Strix Point Mobile family. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The NVIDIA Jetson T4000 uses the GB10B chip built on Blackwell architecture, belonging to the Server Blackwell generation under the Bxx family. It is fabricated on a 5 nm process, also at TSMC. The process node difference is small but present: 4 nm versus 5 nm.

The die size data is incomplete for the Radeon 860M, with both transistors and die size listed as unknown. The Jetson T4000 has a recorded die size of 391 mm², though its transistor count is also unknown. This makes density comparisons impossible from the available data. What can be compared is the compute structure. The Radeon 860M has 512 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. It also includes 8 ray tracing cores but no tensor cores. The Jetson T4000 has 1,536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. It includes 12 ray tracing cores and 64 tensor cores. The T4000's shading unit count is triple that of the Radeon 860M, and its tensor core count is exclusive to the NVIDIA part.

Clock behavior differs sharply. The Radeon 860M runs at a 600 MHz base clock and boosts to 3000 MHz, a fivefold increase. The Jetson T4000 runs at a flat 1530 MHz for both base and boost, with no dynamic range. Memory clocks also differ: the Radeon 860M uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth, while the T4000 runs its LPDDR5X at 1067 MHz with 8.5 Gbps effective transfer. The memory bus is 256-bit on the T4000, versus shared on the Radeon 860M.

API support splits along vendor lines. The Radeon 860M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate with feature level 12_2, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The Jetson T4000 lists DirectX as N/A, OpenGL as N/A, and Vulkan as N/A. This is a decisive difference: the T4000 is not positioned as a graphics API device, while the Radeon 860M fully supports modern graphics standards. The T4000's tensor cores and Blackwell architecture suggest a different software stack, likely CUDA-oriented, though CUDA specifics are not present in the database.

Pixel and texture rates confirm the divergent roles. The Radeon 860M achieves 48.00 GPixel/s and 96.00 GTexel/s. The Jetson T4000 achieves 24.48 GPixel/s and 73.44 GTexel/s. The Radeon 860M leads in both rasterization-oriented metrics despite having fewer shading units. The T4000 leads in raw FP32 compute: 4.700 TFLOPS versus 3.072 TFLOPS. FP16 follows the same pattern, with the T4000 at 4.700 TFLOPS and the Radeon 860M at 3.072 TFLOPS, both at a 1:1 ratio.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon 860M has an average benchmark score of 26,401. The NVIDIA Jetson T4000 has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmarks are recorded for it in the database.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two parts?

A: The AMD Radeon 860M is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The NVIDIA Jetson T4000 is fabricated on a 5 nm process, also at TSMC.

Q: Does the NVIDIA Jetson T4000 support DirectX?

A: No. The database lists DirectX as N/A for the Jetson T4000. OpenGL and Vulkan are also listed as N/A. The AMD Radeon 860M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: How do the FP32 compute figures compare?

A: The NVIDIA Jetson T4000 delivers 4.700 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The AMD Radeon 860M delivers 3.072 TFLOPS. The T4000 holds a roughly 53% advantage in this metric.

Q: What memory configuration does each GPU use?

A: The AMD Radeon 860M uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth. The NVIDIA Jetson T4000 has 64 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus, providing 273.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Which GPU has tensor cores?

A: The NVIDIA Jetson T4000 has 64 tensor cores. The AMD Radeon 860M has no tensor cores listed in the database.

Specification Differences

The specification table shows clear divergences across nearly every field. The Radeon 860M uses the Krackan Point chip with RDNA 3.5 architecture, while the Jetson T4000 uses the GB10B chip with Blackwell architecture. Process nodes differ: 4 nm for AMD, 5 nm for NVIDIA. Die size is unknown for the Radeon 860M, while the Jetson T4000 measures 391 mm².

Clock speeds favor the Radeon 860M in boost behavior. The AMD part runs at 600 MHz base and 3000 MHz boost. The NVIDIA part runs at 1530 MHz base and 1530 MHz boost, meaning no boost at all. Memory differs completely: the Radeon 860M relies on shared system memory, while the T4000 has 64 GB of LPDDR5X with 273.2 GB/s bandwidth on a 256-bit bus.

Compute unit counts favor the T4000. Shading units: 1,536 versus 512. TMUs: 48 versus 32. ROPs are tied at 16. RT cores: 12 versus 8. Tensor cores: 64 versus none. The T4000 leads in FP32 and FP16 at 4.700 TFLOPS each, versus 3.072 TFLOPS each for the Radeon 860M. Pixel rate favors the Radeon 860M at 48.00 GPixel/s versus 24.48 GPixel/s. Texture rate also favors AMD at 96.00 GTexel/s versus 73.44 GTexel/s.

Power and interface differ strongly. The Radeon 860M has a 15 W TDP, while the T4000 has a 90 W TDP. The T4000 also lists a suggested PSU of 250 W. Both use PCIe interfaces, but the Radeon 860M uses PCIe 4.0 x8 while the T4000 uses PCIe 5.0 x8. Display outputs: the Radeon 860M is portable device dependent, while the T4000 has no outputs.

Release dates are nearly a year apart: the Radeon 860M launched on February 28, 2025, and the Jetson T4000 launched on January 4, 2026. The T4000 lists a launch MSRP of 1,999 USD. The Radeon 860M has no launch MSRP recorded. The T4000 has a predecessor listed as Server Hopper and a successor listed as Server Rubin. The Radeon 860M lists its predecessor as Navi II IGP with no successor.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for this pairing. The winsA and winsB fields both read 0. This means there is no direct comparative test data to walk through. However, the individual benchmark results for the Radeon 860M provide context. Its Geekbench OpenCL score is 22,759, and its Geekbench Vulkan score is 30,043. The Vulkan result is notably higher, suggesting that the RDNA 3.5 architecture performs well under that API. The OpenCL score is lower but still substantial.

The nearest rival data for the Radeon 860M gives a reference frame. The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26,421, which is 0.1% above the Radeon 860M's average. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 scores 26,331, which is 0.3% below. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26,553, which is 0.6% above. The NVIDIA RTX A4000 scores 26,683, which is 1.1% above. These four rivals bracket the Radeon 860M within a narrow band of roughly 1.1% above to 0.3% below. This suggests that the Radeon 860M's 26,401 average is competitive with discrete mobile and low-end desktop parts from the previous generation.

For the Jetson T4000, no benchmark data exists, and no nearest rivals are listed. Its 50th percentile rank among all GPUs is based on its specifications rather than measured performance. The absence of recorded benchmarks means the T4000 cannot be compared directly to the Radeon 860M on any test. The only comparative statements come from specification-derived metrics: the T4000's FP32 throughput of 4.700 TFLOPS exceeds the Radeon 860M's 3.072 TFLOPS, and the T4000's 273.2 GB/s memory bandwidth far exceeds the shared system memory bandwidth of the Radeon 860M, which is listed as system dependent.

The biggest wins for the Radeon 860M are in graphics-oriented metrics. Its pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s is nearly double the T4000's 24.48 GPixel/s. Its texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s exceeds the T4000's 73.44 GTexel/s. Its boost clock of 3000 MHz dwarfs the T4000's fixed 1530 MHz. The biggest wins for the Jetson T4000 are in compute capacity. Its shading unit count of 1,536 is triple the Radeon 860M's 512. Its 64 tensor cores have no counterpart on the AMD side. Its FP32 and FP16 figures of 4.700 TFLOPS each beat the Radeon 860M's 3.072 TFLOPS by a clear margin. Its 64 GB memory capacity and 273.2 GB/s bandwidth are entirely absent from the Radeon 860M's shared memory design.

The Verdict

The data indicates two parts built for different jobs. The AMD Radeon 860M is an integrated graphics processor for portable devices. Its 15 W TDP, shared system memory, and portable device dependent display outputs place it firmly in the mobile IGP category. Benchmark results confirm it performs well within that context. The 72nd percentile rank and an average score of 26,401 place it alongside discrete low-end GPUs like the MX550 and RTX 5060, with deltas of 0.1% above and 0.3% below respectively. The Vulkan score of 30,043 suggests strong API support, backed by DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility. For graphics workloads on a portable device, the Radeon 860M's data supports its use case.

The NVIDIA Jetson T4000 is a compute module. Its 90 W TDP, 64 GB LPDDR5X memory, 273.2 GB/s bandwidth, and 64 tensor cores indicate server or embedded AI workloads. The absence of display outputs and graphics API support confirms this orientation. Its 4.700 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16 throughput, combined with 1,536 shading units, gives it raw compute headroom that the Radeon 860M cannot match. The 391 mm² die size and PCIe 5.0 x8 interface point toward a serious compute footprint. The T4000's launch MSRP of 1,999 USD and January 2026 release date position it as a current-generation server product.

Users should choose based on workload type, not raw specification comparison. The Radeon 860M serves graphics rendering, display output, and general mobile compute. The Jetson T4000 serves headless compute, likely AI inference or data processing, with no graphics output capability. The database shows no direct benchmark overlap, so any direct performance comparison is impossible from measured data. The Radeon 860M has measured results; the Jetson T4000 does not. For graphics, the Radeon 860M is the only option with API support and display capabilities. For tensor-heavy compute workloads, the T4000's 64 tensor cores and 64 GB memory make it the only viable choice from this pairing. The data does not support a single winner, only a clear division of roles.