AMD Radeon 860M vs NVIDIA RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation Comparison

AMD Radeon 860M vs NVIDIA RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains two benchmark results for the AMD Radeon 860M, and no benchmark entries for the NVIDIA RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation. This asymmetry means a direct score-by-score comparison is impossible; instead, the analysis must rely on the Radeon 860M's measured performance and the architectural specifications of both parts.

The Radeon 860M achieves a Geekbench OpenCL score of 22,759 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 30,043. Its average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 26,401. This places the integrated GPU at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs in the database. The nearest rivals listed for the Radeon 860M provide context: the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 averages 26,421, a delta of -0.1% relative to the Radeon; the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 averages 26,331, a delta of +0.3%; the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary averages 26,553, a delta of -0.6%; and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 averages 26,683, a delta of -1.1%. These deltas are all within a narrow band of roughly one percentage point, indicating that the Radeon 860M's average score sits essentially at parity with a cluster of discrete and higher-tier integrated options.

Because the RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation has no benchmark scores in the database, its average score is recorded as zero, and its percentile is 50th. The database lists no nearest rivals for it, and the head-to-head benchmark array is empty. This means the comparison must be framed around the Radeon 860M's measured results versus the RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation's raw compute capabilities as derived from its clock rates, shader count, and memory configuration.

The Radeon 860M's Vulkan score of 30,043 is notably higher than its OpenCL score of 22,759, a difference of roughly 32%. This suggests the RDNA 3.5 architecture handles the Vulkan API particularly well in the recorded workloads. The RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation, with no recorded scores, cannot be placed on this same scale. The data simply shows that the Radeon 860M has concrete performance numbers, while the RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation lacks any measured results in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon 860M uses the Krackan Point chip, built on RDNA 3.5 architecture, and belongs to the Navi III IGP (Strix Point Mobile) generation. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The NVIDIA RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation uses the AD106 chip, built on Ada Lovelace architecture, and belongs to the Ada-MW generation. It is fabricated on a 5 nm process, also at TSMC. The process node difference, 4 nm versus 5 nm, gives the AMD part a manufacturing advantage in terms of transistor density potential, though the RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation has a much larger die.

Transistor counts illustrate the scale difference. The RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation contains 22,900 million transistors on a die size of 188 mm², yielding a transistor density of 121.8 million transistors per square millimeter. The Radeon 860M's transistor count and die size are listed as unknown, so no direct comparison is possible. The NVIDIA chip is clearly a full discrete GPU implementation, while the Radeon 860M is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) sharing system memory.

The Radeon 860M has 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, 16 raster operation pipelines, and 8 ray tracing cores. The RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation has 4,608 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, 48 raster operation pipelines, and 36 ray tracing cores. The NVIDIA part also includes 144 tensor cores, a feature entirely absent from the AMD IGP, which lists tensor cores as null. This means the RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation supports hardware-accelerated AI workloads such as DLSS and other tensor-based operations, while the Radeon 860M does not.

Clock speeds differ substantially. The Radeon 860M has a base clock of 600 MHz and a boost clock of 3,000 MHz. The RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation has a base clock of 1,395 MHz and a boost clock of 1,695 MHz. Despite the AMD part's much higher boost clock, its raw shader throughput is far lower due to the smaller shader count. The Radeon 860M delivers 3.072 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, while the RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation delivers 15.62 TFLOPS, a difference of roughly 5.1 times. Both parts offer FP16 at a 1:1 ratio with FP32, meaning the Radeon 860M provides 3.072 TFLOPS FP16 and the RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation provides 15.62 TFLOPS FP16.

Memory architecture is a fundamental split. The Radeon 860M uses system shared memory, with the bus width and type also listed as system shared, and bandwidth described as system dependent. The RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation has 8 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 2,000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective data rate. This dedicated memory gives the NVIDIA part consistent, predictable bandwidth, whereas the AMD IGP's memory performance depends entirely on the host system's RAM configuration.

Pixel and texture rates reflect the compute gap. The Radeon 860M achieves 48.00 GPixel/s and 96.00 GTexel/s. The RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation achieves 81.36 GPixel/s and 244.1 GTexel/s. The NVIDIA part is roughly 1.7 times faster in pixel throughput and 2.5 times faster in texture throughput.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: Only the AMD Radeon 860M has recorded benchmark scores. Its average benchmark score is 26,401, placing it at the 72nd percentile. The NVIDIA RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation has no recorded benchmark scores, so its average score is listed as zero and its percentile is 50th.

Q: Does the RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation have any ray tracing advantage?

A: Yes. The RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation has 36 ray tracing cores, while the Radeon 860M has 8. Additionally, the NVIDIA part includes 144 tensor cores, which the Radeon 860M lacks entirely.

Q: What memory configurations do these GPUs use?

A: The Radeon 860M uses system shared memory, with bandwidth dependent on the host system. The RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation uses 8 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which GPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Radeon 860M has a boost clock of 3,000 MHz, compared to the NVIDIA RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation's boost clock of 1,695 MHz. However, the NVIDIA part has a higher base clock at 1,395 MHz versus 600 MHz.

Q: Are both GPUs from the same process node generation?

A: No. The Radeon 860M is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is fabricated on a 5 nm process, also at TSMC.

Q: What is the FP32 compute performance difference?

A: The RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation delivers 15.62 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, while the Radeon 860M delivers 3.072 TFLOPS. The NVIDIA part provides roughly five times the shader throughput.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two parts in the database:

• Chip: Radeon 860M uses Krackan Point; RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation uses AD106.
• Architecture: Radeon 860M uses RDNA 3.5; RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace.
• Generation: Radeon 860M is Navi III IGP (Strix Point Mobile); RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is Ada-MW.
• Process node: Radeon 860M is 4 nm; RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is 5 nm.
• Transistors: Radeon 860M is unknown; RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is 22,900 million.
• Die size: Radeon 860M is unknown; RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is 188 mm².
• Transistor density: Radeon 860M is null; RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is 121.8M / mm².
• Base clock: Radeon 860M is 600 MHz; RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is 1,395 MHz.
• Boost clock: Radeon 860M is 3,000 MHz; RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is 1,695 MHz.
• Memory clock: Radeon 860M is system shared; RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is 2,000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective.
• Memory size: Radeon 860M is system shared; RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is 8 GB.
• Memory type: Radeon 860M is system shared; RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is GDDR6.
• Memory bus width: Radeon 860M is system shared; RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is 128 bit.
• Memory bandwidth: Radeon 860M is system dependent; RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is 256.0 GB/s.
• Shading units: Radeon 860M has 512; RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation has 4,608.
• Texture mapping units: Radeon 860M has 32; RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation has 144.
• Raster operation pipelines: Radeon 860M has 16; RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation has 48.
• Ray tracing cores: Radeon 860M has 8; RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation has 36.
• Tensor cores: Radeon 860M is null; RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation has 144.
• Pixel rate: Radeon 860M is 48.00 GPixel/s; RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is 81.36 GPixel/s.
• Texture rate: Radeon 860M is 96.00 GTexel/s; RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is 244.1 GTexel/s.
• FP32 performance: Radeon 860M is 3.072 TFLOPS; RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is 15.62 TFLOPS.
• FP16 performance: Radeon 860M is 3.072 TFLOPS (1:1); RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is 15.62 TFLOPS (1:1).
• TDP: Radeon 860M is 15 W; RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is 115 W.
• Bus interface: Radeon 860M is PCIe 4.0 x8; RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is PCIe 4.0 x16.
• Release date: Radeon 860M is 2025-02-28; RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is 2023-03-20.
• Predecessor: Radeon 860M is Navi II IGP; RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is Ampere-MW.
• Successor: Radeon 860M is null; RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is Blackwell-MW.

Both parts share the same API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Both are classified as IGP slot width, use no power connectors, and have portable device dependent display outputs.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon 860M wins in the domain of integrated graphics efficiency. Its TDP of 15 W is dramatically lower than the RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation's 115 W, making it suitable for thin-and-light laptops where power draw and heat generation are primary constraints. The 4 nm process node and high boost clock of 3,000 MHz indicate that AMD has optimized this IGP for operation within tight thermal envelopes. The Radeon 860M also has recorded benchmark results showing it performs at the 72nd percentile, with an average score of 26,401 that places it within one percentage point of discrete GPUs like the GeForce MX550 and RTX A4000 in the database.

The NVIDIA RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation wins decisively in raw compute and memory bandwidth. Its FP32 throughput of 15.62 TFLOPS is more than five times that of the Radeon 860M. Its dedicated 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth removes any dependency on system RAM, which is a significant advantage for sustained workloads. The 144 tensor cores enable AI-accelerated features that the Radeon 860M cannot match. The 36 ray tracing cores provide substantially more hardware support for ray-traced rendering than the Radeon 860M's 8 cores. The larger shader count, 4,608 versus 512, and higher texture rate, 244.1 GTexel/s versus 96.00 GTexel/s, make it the clear choice for demanding 3D workloads.

The Radeon 860M's Vulkan performance, with a score of 30,043 versus 22,759 in OpenCL, suggests that it handles modern graphics APIs efficiently. This could translate to strong performance in Vulkan-based games, but with only 3.072 TFLOPS of compute, it will still fall well short of the RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation's raw capacity.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear split based on intended use. The AMD Radeon 860M is an integrated GPU with a 15 W TDP, designed for systems where power efficiency is paramount. Its average benchmark score of 26,401 places it at the 72nd percentile, and its nearest rivals include discrete GPUs within a one percentage point margin. This indicates that it delivers surprisingly competitive performance for an IGP, particularly in Vulkan workloads where it scores 30,043.

The NVIDIA RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is a discrete-class GPU with a 115 W TDP, 8 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory, and compute resources that dwarf the Radeon 860M. Its 15.62 TFLOPS FP32 performance, 36 ray tracing cores, and 144 tensor cores make it suitable for professional rendering, AI inference, and high-end gaming. The absence of recorded benchmark scores in the database prevents a direct performance comparison, but the architectural specifications leave no doubt about its superior raw capability.

A builder choosing between these two parts should base the decision on the platform. The Radeon 860M suits ultraportable laptops where battery life and low heat output matter more than peak frame rates. It offers respectable measured performance with minimal power draw. The RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation suits larger laptops or mobile workstations where the 115 W TDP is acceptable, and where dedicated memory and tensor core acceleration provide tangible benefits. The Radeon 860M wins on efficiency and has proven benchmark results; the RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation wins on every measure of raw performance except clock speed, where its lower boost clock of 1,695 MHz is offset by a far larger shader array.