AMD Radeon 860M vs NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows that these two GPUs occupy entirely different benchmark territories, with no shared test results in the database. The AMD Radeon 860M delivers an average benchmark score of 26,401, derived from its Geekbench OpenCL result of 22,759 and Geekbench Vulkan result of 30,043. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell posts an average benchmark score of 16,408, based solely on its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result of 16,408. Because the head-to-head benchmark array is empty, direct comparisons rely on interpreting each GPU's standing against its own nearest rivals rather than side-by-side runs.

The AMD Radeon 860M sits at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce MX550, averages 26,421, a delta of -0.1 percent, meaning the 860M trails that card by a hair. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 averages 26,331, with the 860M ahead by 0.3 percent. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary averages 26,553, putting the 860M 0.6 percent behind, and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 averages 26,683, with the 860M trailing by 1.1 percent. These deltas are all within a two percent band, indicating that the 860M performs essentially on par with a cluster of mid-range discrete GPUs from previous generations.

The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell posts a 59th percentile ranking among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon PRO W7500, averages 16,415, a delta of 0 percent, meaning the two are statistically identical in the database. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT averages 16,361, with the RTX PRO 6000 ahead by 0.3 percent. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M averages 16,351, with the RTX PRO 6000 leading by 0.4 percent. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 averages 16,504, putting the RTX PRO 6000 0.6 percent behind. This tight grouping around a single 3DMark result suggests the database captures only one workload for this card, and within that workload it trades leads with several other GPUs by fractions of a percent.

The stark contrast in benchmark methodology matters. The 860M scores come from compute-oriented Geekbench tests, which favor its 512 shading units and integrated design. The RTX PRO 6000 scores come from a DirectX 12 gaming-oriented 3DMark Steel Nomad run, which stresses rasterization and geometry through its 24,064 shading units. The 860M's average score of 26,401 exceeds the RTX PRO 6000's average of 16,408 by 61 percent, but that gap reflects the different test suites rather than a universal performance hierarchy. In the database, each GPU stands alone in its own benchmark context, and neither has a recorded win against the other in a shared test.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon 860M uses the Krackan Point chip built on RDNA 3.5 architecture, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the Navi III IGP generation for Strix Point Mobile. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell uses the GB202 chip built on Blackwell 2.0 architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, and belongs to the Blackwell PRO W (x000) generation. The process node difference gives the 860M a denser manufacturing technology, though the database does not record transistor counts or die sizes for the AMD part.

The RTX PRO 6000 carries 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 122.9 million per square millimeter. The 860M's transistor count, die size, and density are all recorded as unknown. The NVIDIA part's physical scale is massive relative to the integrated AMD solution, which uses system-shared memory and occupies no expansion slot.

Shading unit counts differ by a factor of 47. The 860M has 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 ROPs. The RTX PRO 6000 has 24,064 shading units, 752 TMUs, and 192 ROPs. Ray tracing cores number 8 on the AMD part versus 188 on the NVIDIA part. The RTX PRO 6000 includes 752 tensor cores, while the 860M records none. These resource counts explain the raw throughput differences: the 860M delivers 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16, while the RTX PRO 6000 delivers 126.0 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16, a 41x advantage.

Clock behavior also diverges. The 860M runs a 600 MHz base clock and boosts to 3000 MHz. The RTX PRO 6000 runs a 1590 MHz base clock and boosts to 2617 MHz. Despite the lower boost clock, the NVIDIA part's vastly larger shader array produces far higher pixel and texture rates: 502.5 GPixel/s and 1,968.0 GTexel/s versus 48.00 GPixel/s and 96.00 GTexel/s on the AMD part.

Memory architecture separates the two completely. The 860M uses system-shared memory with a system-dependent bandwidth, a common design for integrated GPUs. The RTX PRO 6000 uses 96 GB of GDDR7 on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock for the NVIDIA part is 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective data rate. The AMD part's memory clock is simply listed as system shared, with no standalone bandwidth figure.

Power and physical design reflect their different roles. The 860M carries a 15 W TDP, uses no power connectors, and is classified as an IGP with portable-device-dependent display outputs. The RTX PRO 6000 carries a 600 W TDP, requires a single 16-pin power connector, and lists a suggested PSU of 1000 W. It occupies a dual-slot form factor measuring 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 40 mm in width, with 4x DisplayPort 2.1b outputs. The bus interfaces differ as well: PCIe 4.0 x8 for the 860M versus PCIe 5.0 x16 for the RTX PRO 6000.

Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The 860M released on February 28, 2025, with the RTX PRO 6000 following on March 17, 2025. The AMD part's predecessor is Navi II IGP, while the NVIDIA part's predecessor is Workstation Ada. Both are listed as active in production.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear split. For integrated graphics workloads, the AMD Radeon 860M delivers compute scores that place it in the 72nd percentile, with Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan results of 22,759 and 30,043 respectively. Its nearest rivals, all discrete GPUs, sit within a 1.1 percent band, which shows the 860M holding its own against dedicated cards in compute tests. The 15 W TDP and system-shared memory make it suitable for portable devices, and its 4 nm process gives it a manufacturing advantage over the 5 nm NVIDIA part.

For professional workstation workloads, the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell brings 96 GB of GDDR7 memory, 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, and 126.0 TFLOPS FP32 throughput. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 16,408 places it in the 59th percentile, with nearest rivals within a 0.6 percent band. The 188 ray tracing cores and 752 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware that the 860M lacks entirely. The 600 W TDP, dual-slot cooler, and 1000 W suggested PSU indicate a desktop workstation card, not a mobile part.

The database records no shared benchmark between the two, so no direct winner emerges. Instead, the recorded data shows the 860M as a high-scoring integrated solution in compute tests, while the RTX PRO 6000 appears as a workstation card with a single 3DMark result that places it near several mid-range competitors. Users requiring portability and low power consumption align with the 860M. Users requiring massive memory capacity, tensor cores, and professional display outputs align with the RTX PRO 6000.

The launch MSRP for the RTX PRO 6000 is 8,565 USD. The 860M has no recorded launch MSRP, consistent with its integrated, system-dependent nature.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon 860M | NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell |

|----------------|-----------------|-------------------------------|

| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Blackwell 2.0 |

| Process node | 4 nm | 5 nm |

| Transistors | unknown | 92,200 million |

| Die size | unknown | 750 mm² |

| Base clock | 600 MHz | 1590 MHz |

| Boost clock | 3000 MHz | 2617 MHz |

| Memory size | System Shared | 96 GB |

| Memory type | System Shared | GDDR7 |

| Memory bus | System Shared | 512 bit |

| Memory bandwidth | System Dependent | 1.79 TB/s |

| Shading units | 512 | 24,064 |

| TMUs | 32 | 752 |

| ROPs | 16 | 192 |

| Ray tracing cores | 8 | 188 |

| Tensor cores | null | 752 |

| Pixel rate | 48.00 GPixel/s | 502.5 GPixel/s |

| Texture rate | 96.00 GTexel/s | 1,968.0 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 3.072 TFLOPS | 126.0 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 3.072 TFLOPS (1:1) | 126.0 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 15 W | 600 W |

| Slot width | IGP | Dual-slot |

| Power connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |

| Suggested PSU | null | 1000 W |

| Bus interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |

| Display outputs | Portable Device Dependent | 4x DisplayPort 2.1b |

| Dimensions | null | 304 mm x 137 mm x 40 mm |

| Release date | 2025-02-28 | 2025-03-17 |

| Predecessor | Navi II IGP | Workstation Ada |

| Launch MSRP | null | 8,565 USD |

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon 860M has an average benchmark score of 26,401, while the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell has an average of 16,408. The 860M's score comes from two Geekbench tests, while the RTX PRO 6000's comes from a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 run.

Q: How do their shading unit counts compare?

A: The RTX PRO 6000 has 24,064 shading units, which is 47 times the 512 shading units found in the Radeon 860M. The NVIDIA part also has 752 TMUs and 192 ROPs versus 32 TMUs and 16 ROPs on the AMD part.

Q: What memory configurations do they use?

A: The 860M uses system-shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth. The RTX PRO 6000 uses 96 GB of GDDR7 on a 512-bit bus with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth.

Q: Do both support the same APIs?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The API list is identical for both GPUs.

Q: What are their power requirements?

A: The 860M has a 15 W TDP and requires no power connectors. The RTX PRO 6000 has a 600 W TDP, requires a single 16-pin power connector, and lists a suggested PSU of 1000 W.

Q: How do their nearest rivals compare?

A: The 860M's closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 with a -0.1 percent delta, followed by the RTX 5060 at +0.3 percent. The RTX PRO 6000's closest rival is the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 at 0 percent delta, followed by the RX 5700 XT at +0.3 percent.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon 860M wins in compute-oriented Geekbench workloads. Its OpenCL score of 22,759 and Vulkan score of 30,043 combine for an average of 26,401, which places it above the RTX PRO 6000's average in the database. It also wins on power efficiency, with a 15 W TDP versus 600 W, and on manufacturing process, using 4 nm versus 5 nm. The 860M's 3000 MHz boost clock exceeds the RTX PRO 6000's 2617 MHz boost, and its integrated design means no power connectors or expansion slot are needed. For portable devices, the 860M's system-shared memory and portable-device-dependent display outputs align with mobile form factors.

The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell wins decisively on raw throughput. Its 126.0 TFLOPS FP32 is 41 times the 860M's 3.072 TFLOPS. Its pixel rate of 502.5 GPixel/s is 10.5 times higher, and its texture rate of 1,968.0 GTexel/s is 20.5 times higher. Memory capacity favors the NVIDIA part overwhelmingly: 96 GB of GDDR7 with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth versus shared system memory. The 188 ray tracing cores and 752 tensor cores provide dedicated acceleration absent from the 860M. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface doubles the lanes and doubles the protocol generation relative to the 860M's PCIe 4.0 x8. The RTX PRO 6000 also provides 4x DisplayPort 2.1b outputs, a dual-slot cooler, and a 304 mm length, all indicating a professional workstation card.

Benchmark percentiles tell different stories. The 860M sits at the 72nd percentile, meaning it ranks above most GPUs in the database despite being an integrated part. The RTX PRO 6000 sits at the 59th percentile, which reflects its single 3DMark result rather than its theoretical capability. Within their nearest rival groups, the 860M trades fractions of a percent with the MX550, RTX 5060, RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary, and RTX A4000. The RTX PRO 6000 trades fractions with the Radeon PRO W7500, RX 5700 XT, Radeon Pro 5600M, and RTX 5090 D V2. Neither GPU leads its nearest rival group by more than 0.4 percent, and neither trails by more than 1.1 percent.

For use-case selection, the data supports the 860M for integrated systems where compute performance in Geekbench-style tests matters and power draw must stay minimal. The RTX PRO 6000 suits scenarios requiring large memory pools, tensor core acceleration, and workstation display connectivity. The absence of shared benchmarks means no single score determines a winner; instead, the recorded data shows two GPUs optimized for different environments, with the 860M excelling in lightweight compute and the RTX PRO 6000 dominating in resource-heavy professional workloads.