AMD Radeon 890M vs AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU Comparison

AMD Radeon 890M and AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU are both integrated graphics solutions from AMD, but they target different segments and are built on different architectures. The 890M is a Strix Point IGP with RDNA 3.5, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU is a Hawk Point console GPU with RDNA 3.0. The database contains extensive benchmark results for the 890M, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU has no recorded benchmark scores. This analysis relies on the available measured data and the architectural specifications recorded for each part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database includes no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Radeon 890M and the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU. The head-to-head comparison field is empty, and the win counts for both parts are zero. Consequently, no direct performance comparison can be made from matched test runs.

However, the AMD Radeon 890M has a full set of benchmark scores. Its average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 9210. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test returns a score of 590. In Geekbench OpenCL, the 890M scores 37254, and in Geekbench Vulkan it scores 40808. Passmark results include DirectX 10 at 33, DirectX 11 at 73, DirectX 12 at 37, DirectX 9 at 97, G2D at 979, G3D at 8076, and GPU Compute at 4157.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has no entries in the benchmark database. Its average benchmark score is listed as zero, and there are no nearest rivals recorded. The data cannot indicate where the Ryzen Z2 GPU stands relative to the 890M on any specific test. The only comparative positioning available is the percentile field: the 890M sits at the 45th percentile of all GPUs, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU sits at the 50th percentile. This suggests that, based on the database's overall distribution, the Ryzen Z2 GPU is positioned slightly higher in the global ranking despite having no individual test scores. The 890M's nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Radeon Vega 8 with an average score of 9221 and a delta of -0.1%, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 at 9273 with a delta of -0.7%, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 465 at 9294 with a delta of -0.9%, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M at 9302 with a delta of -1%. These deltas indicate that the 890M trails each of these rivals by less than 1% in average score, placing it in close contention with those older discrete and integrated parts. The Ryzen Z2 GPU, with no scores, cannot be placed against these same rivals.

Where Each One Wins

Without benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU, the use-case split is derived primarily from the recorded strengths of the 890M and the architectural specifications of both parts. The 890M shows its strongest recorded performance in compute-oriented tests. Its Passmark GPU Compute score is 4157, while its G3D score is 8076. The Geekbench OpenCL result of 37254 and Vulkan result of 40808 are the highest recorded numbers for the 890M in the database, indicating that the part handles general-purpose GPU workloads and Vulkan API tasks well relative to its own test suite. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 590 is the lowest absolute number in the 890M's records, reflecting the higher workload demands of that test.

The Ryzen Z2 GPU offers a different configuration. It has 768 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. Its FP32 performance is recorded at 8.294 TFLOPS, which is higher than the 890M's 5.939 TFLOPS. The Ryzen Z2 GPU also has a higher base clock at 800 MHz compared to the 890M's 400 MHz, but a lower boost clock at 2700 MHz versus 2900 MHz. Its memory is dedicated LPDDR5X with 16 GB capacity, a 128-bit bus, and 119.9 GB/s bandwidth. The 890M uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth. For workloads that depend on raw FP32 throughput and dedicated memory bandwidth, the Ryzen Z2 GPU's specifications suggest an advantage, though no benchmark scores confirm this. For workloads that depend on texture rate, the 890M records 185.6 GTexel/s versus 129.6 GTexel/s for the Ryzen Z2 GPU. The 890M also records a higher pixel rate at 92.80 GPixel/s versus 86.40 GPixel/s. In terms of shading units, the 890M has 1024 versus 768, and 64 TMUs versus 48.

The 890M's nearest rivals all have average scores within 1% of its own, which positions it as a mid-tier integrated solution. The Ryzen Z2 GPU's lack of scores prevents any confirmation of its standing, but its higher FP32 and dedicated memory configuration indicate it is designed for scenarios where sustained compute throughput matters more than the texture and pixel throughput numbers favored by the 890M.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs differ substantially in architecture and chip design. The AMD Radeon 890M is built on the Strix Point chip and uses RDNA 3.5 architecture, while the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU is built on the Hawk Point chip and uses RDNA 3.0. Both are manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process. The 890M has a transistor count of 34,000 million and a die size of 233 mm², yielding a transistor density of 145.9 million per mm². The Ryzen Z2 GPU has 25,390 million transistors and a die size of 178 mm², for a density of 142.6 million per mm². The 890M therefore has a larger die and more transistors, with a slightly higher transistor density.

The 890M is classified in the database as Navi III IGP (Strix Point Mobile), while the Ryzen Z2 GPU is classified as Console GPU (AMD). The 890M uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU has no recorded bus interface. The 890M has no power connectors and a slot width of IGP, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU also has no power connectors and no recorded slot width. The 890M's display outputs are listed as portable device dependent, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU has one USB Type-C output.

Clock behavior differs. The 890M runs at a base clock of 400 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz. The Ryzen Z2 GPU has a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2700 MHz. The memory configuration is a major distinction. The 890M uses system shared memory with a system dependent bandwidth, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU has 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 128-bit bus with a bandwidth of 119.9 GB/s. The Ryzen Z2 GPU memory clock is recorded at 937 MHz with 7.5 Gbps effective speed.

Compute resources favor the 890M in count. It has 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and 16 ray tracing cores. The Ryzen Z2 GPU has 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and 12 ray tracing cores. Despite fewer units, the Ryzen Z2 GPU records a higher FP32 throughput at 8.294 TFLOPS versus 5.939 TFLOPS for the 890M. Both parts support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. FP16 performance matches FP32 for both at a 1:1 ratio.

The 890M was released on 2024-07-14, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU has a release date of 2024-12-31. The 890M's predecessor is listed as Navi II IGP, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU has no predecessor recorded. Neither part has a successor recorded. The 890M has a TDP of 15 W, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU has a TDP of 28 W. The higher TDP for the Ryzen Z2 GPU aligns with its higher FP32 throughput and dedicated memory subsystem.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher FP32 compute throughput?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU records 8.294 TFLOPS, which is higher than the AMD Radeon 890M's 5.939 TFLOPS.

Q: How do the shading unit counts compare?

A: The AMD Radeon 890M has 1024 shading units, while the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has 768 shading units.

Q: What memory configuration does each GPU use?

A: The AMD Radeon 890M uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth. The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 128-bit bus with 119.9 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Are there any recorded benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU?

A: No. The database contains no benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU, and its average benchmark score is recorded as zero.

Q: What is the process node for both GPUs?

A: Both the AMD Radeon 890M and the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU are manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon 890M compare to its nearest recorded rivals?

A: The 890M trails the AMD Radeon Vega 8 by 0.1%, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 by 0.7%, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 465 by 0.9%, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M by 1% in average benchmark score.

The Verdict

The database offers a clear picture for the AMD Radeon 890M and a largely speculative one for the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU. The 890M has measured scores across multiple APIs and workloads, placing it at the 45th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 9210. Its nearest rivals are all within 1%, which means the 890M performs on par with older discrete GPUs like the GTX 960 and GTX 850M, as well as the integrated Vega 8. The Ryzen Z2 GPU has no benchmark scores, so its actual performance cannot be verified from the recorded data. Its 50th percentile ranking suggests it is positioned slightly above the 890M in the overall distribution, but this is not supported by any individual test result.

Architecturally, the Ryzen Z2 GPU presents a different trade-off. It has fewer shading units, TMUs, and ray tracing cores than the 890M, yet it delivers higher FP32 throughput and features a dedicated 16 GB LPDDR5X memory subsystem with 119.9 GB/s bandwidth. The 890M counters with higher texture rate, higher pixel rate, a larger die, and more transistors. The 890M also has a lower TDP at 15 W versus 28 W. For users who prioritize measured benchmark data and a fully characterized part, the 890M is the only option with substantive evidence in the database. For users who prioritize raw FP32 throughput and a fixed memory pool, the Ryzen Z2 GPU's specifications are more compelling, but the lack of recorded scores means its real-world performance remains unverified. The data supports choosing the 890M when verified performance across a range of tests is required. The Ryzen Z2 GPU should be selected only when its architectural advantages, namely higher FP32 and dedicated memory, are the determining factors, and when the absence of benchmark confirmation is acceptable.