AMD Radeon 890M vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 AD103 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a stark contrast between these two parts, though direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons are limited by the database entries. The AMD Radeon 890M has a full set of benchmark scores, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 AD103 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This absence of data for the RTX 4070 AD103 means a direct per-test comparison cannot be constructed from the available facts.

The AMD Radeon 890M delivers an average benchmark score of 9,210 across its tested workloads. Its strongest result appears in Geekbench Vulkan with a score of 40,808, followed by Geekbench OpenCL at 37,254. The Passmark G3D score of 8,076 and Passmark GPU Compute score of 4,157 round out the primary 3D results. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 590 represents the most demanding modern API workload in the set.

The RTX 4070 AD103 carries an average benchmark score of 0 in the database, with an empty benchmarks array and no nearest rivals listed. The percentile placement differs: the 890M sits at the 45th percentile of all GPUs, while the RTX 4070 AD103 is recorded at the 50th percentile. This percentile gap of five points exists despite the RTX 4070 AD103 lacking any direct score data, indicating the percentile field was populated from a separate source within the database.

The nearest rivals for the 890M provide context for its performance tier. The AMD Radeon Vega 8 scores 9,221, which is 0.1% higher than the 890M's 9,210 average. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 scores 9,273, a 0.7% advantage. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 465 scores 9,294, a 0.9% advantage. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M scores 9,302, a 1.0% advantage. All four nearest rivals sit within a narrow band above the 890M, meaning the integrated part lands just below a cluster of older discrete GPUs in aggregate performance.

The RTX 4070 AD103 has no such rival data, so its competitive position cannot be quantified from the database. The absence of head-to-head benchmark entries and wins for either side (winsA: 0, winsB: 0) confirms that no direct comparison data exists. The analysis must therefore rely on architectural specifications and the limited score data available.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different manufacturers and use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Radeon 890M is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) built on the Strix Point chip, using the RDNA 3.5 architecture. It belongs to the Navi III IGP generation for Strix Point Mobile. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 AD103 is a discrete, dual-slot card in the GeForce 40-series, built on the AD103 chip with the Ada Lovelace architecture.

The process nodes differ: the 890M uses TSMC's 4 nm process, while the RTX 4070 AD103 uses TSMC's 5 nm process. The transistor counts reflect the size difference. The 890M packs 34,000 million transistors on a 233 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 145.9 million per mm². The RTX 4070 AD103 contains 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die, with a lower density of 121.1 million per mm². The 890M achieves higher density on the smaller process node, while the RTX 4070 AD103 uses a larger die with more total transistors.

The core configurations diverge sharply. The 890M has 1,024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, 32 raster output units, and 16 ray tracing cores. The RTX 4070 AD103 has 5,888 shading units, 184 TMUs, 64 ROPs, 46 RT cores, and adds 184 tensor cores, which the 890M lacks entirely. The shading unit count gives the RTX 4070 AD103 roughly 5.75 times the raw shader count of the 890M.

Clock behavior differs by design intent. The 890M runs a 400 MHz base clock with a 2,900 MHz boost. The RTX 4070 AD103 runs a 1,920 MHz base clock with a 2,475 MHz boost. The integrated part boosts higher but starts much lower, while the discrete part maintains a higher floor. The memory subsystems are entirely different. The 890M uses system shared memory with a system dependent bus width and bandwidth. The RTX 4070 AD103 has 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, with memory clocked at 1,313 MHz (21 Gbps effective) delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

Fill rate and compute figures follow the core disparity. The 890M produces 92.80 GPixel/s pixel rate and 185.6 GTexel/s texture rate, with FP32 and FP16 both at 5.939 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The RTX 4070 AD103 produces 158.4 GPixel/s and 455.4 GTexel/s, with FP32 and FP16 both at 29.15 TFLOPS (1:1). The RTX 4070 AD103 delivers roughly 2.9 times the texture rate and 4.9 times the FP32 throughput of the 890M.

Power and physical specifications separate them further. The 890M has a 15 W TDP, is an IGP with no slot width, no power connectors, and no suggested PSU. The RTX 4070 AD103 has a 200 W TDP, is dual-slot, uses a single 16-pin power connector, and requires a 550 W suggested PSU. The RTX 4070 AD103 measures 240 mm in length, 110 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. The 890M has no recorded dimensions because it is integrated.

Bus interfaces also differ. The 890M uses PCIe 4.0 x8, while the RTX 4070 AD103 uses PCIe 4.0 x16. Display outputs on the 890M are portable device dependent, while the RTX 4070 AD103 offers 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. API support is identical: both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Release timing shows the products arrived in different periods. The 890M released on July 14, 2024, and remains Active in production. The RTX 4070 AD103 released on February 29, 2024, and is marked End-of-life. The RTX 4070 AD103 lists a predecessor of GeForce 30 and a successor of GeForce 50. The 890M lists its predecessor as Navi II IGP with no successor recorded.

The Verdict

The database supports only one clear conclusion: the RTX 4070 AD103 is the far more capable GPU on paper, but its benchmark data is entirely absent. The 890M has measured scores; the RTX 4070 AD103 has none. Anyone relying strictly on recorded data cannot verify the RTX 4070 AD103's real-world performance through this database, despite its superior specifications.

The architectural facts point decisively toward the RTX 4070 AD103 for raw performance. It has 5,888 shading units versus 1,024, 184 TMUs versus 64, 64 ROPs versus 32, 46 RT cores versus 16, and 184 tensor cores versus none. It has 12 GB of dedicated GDDR6X memory with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, compared to the 890M's system shared memory. Its FP32 throughput of 29.15 TFLOPS dwarfs the 890M's 5.939 TFLOPS. Its 200 W TDP versus 15 W reflects the performance envelope difference.

The 890M wins on integration and efficiency metrics. It consumes 15 W, requires no power connectors, and fits into a portable device with no slot footprint. The RTX 4070 AD103 requires a 550 W PSU, a dual-slot space, and a 16-pin connector. The 890M also uses a smaller die (233 mm² versus 379 mm²) and fewer transistors (34,000 million versus 45,900 million).

The percentile data offers a small point in favor of the RTX 4070 AD103: 50th percentile versus 45th. But with an average benchmark score of 0 for the RTX 4070 AD103, this percentile cannot be cross-verified against actual scores. The 890M's 45th percentile aligns with its nearest rivals, all of which sit between 9,221 and 9,302 average score, within 1% above the 890M. That cluster positions the 890M as a mid-tier performer among all GPUs, not a high-end part.

For users who need measured, verifiable performance from the database, the 890M is the only option with data. For users who need maximum compute, memory bandwidth, ray tracing cores, and tensor cores, the RTX 4070 AD103 is the clear architectural choice. The verdict from the recorded facts: the RTX 4070 AD103 should outperform the 890M by every architectural metric, but the database cannot confirm it with scores. The 890M should be selected when integration, low power, and portability matter; the RTX 4070 AD103 should be selected when dedicated memory and raw throughput are required.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Radeon 890M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 AD103 |

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

| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Ada Lovelace |

| Process node | 4 nm | 5 nm |

| Transistors | 34,000 million | 45,900 million |

| Die size | 233 mm² | 379 mm² |

| Transistor density | 145.9M / mm² | 121.1M / mm² |

| Base clock | 400 MHz | 1,920 MHz |

| Boost clock | 2,900 MHz | 2,475 MHz |

| Memory size | System Shared | 12 GB |

| Memory type | System Shared | GDDR6X |

| Memory bus | System Shared | 192 bit |

| Memory bandwidth | System Dependent | 504.2 GB/s |

| Shading units | 1,024 | 5,888 |

| TMUs | 64 | 184 |

| ROPs | 32 | 64 |

| RT cores | 16 | 46 |

| Tensor cores | None | 184 |

| Pixel rate | 92.80 GPixel/s | 158.4 GPixel/s |

| Texture rate | 185.6 GTexel/s | 455.4 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 5.939 TFLOPS | 29.15 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 5.939 TFLOPS (1:1) | 29.15 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 15 W | 200 W |

| Slot width | IGP | Dual-slot |

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

| Suggested PSU | None | 550 W |

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

| Display outputs | Portable Device Dependent | 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a |

| Production status | Active | End-of-life |

| Release date | 2024-07-14 | 2024-02-29 |

| Predecessor | Navi II IGP | GeForce 30 |

| Successor | None | GeForce 50 |

| Launch MSRP | None | 599 USD |

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score in the database?

A: The AMD Radeon 890M has an average benchmark score of 9,210. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 AD103 has an average benchmark score of 0, because no benchmark scores are recorded for it.

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

A: The 890M trails all four of its nearest rivals by a small margin. The AMD Radeon Vega 8 is 0.1% higher, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 is 0.7% higher, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 465 is 0.9% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M is 1.0% higher in average score.

Q: What is the memory configuration of each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon 890M uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 AD103 has 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same graphics APIs?

A: Yes. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Radeon 890M has a 15 W TDP. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 AD103 has a 200 W TDP.

Q: When did each GPU release, and what is their production status?

A: The AMD Radeon 890M released on July 14, 2024, and is Active. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 AD103 released on February 29, 2024, and is End-of-life.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon 890M wins in integration scenarios. It is an IGP with no slot width, no power connectors, and a 15 W TDP. It fits into portable devices where display outputs are device dependent. Its 4 nm process yields a smaller die at 233 mm² versus 379 mm², and it uses fewer transistors at 34,000 million versus 45,900 million. Its higher boost clock of 2,900 MHz versus 2,475 MHz indicates a design tuned for burst performance within a tight power envelope. The 890M is the only one of the two with actual benchmark scores in the database, giving it the advantage in verifiable measurement. Its 45th percentile placement, while mid-tier, is supported by a full set of scores including Geekbench OpenCL at 37,254 and Geekbench Vulkan at 40,808.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 AD103 wins in every raw performance category recorded. It has 5,888 shading units, 184 TMUs, 64 ROPs, 46 RT cores, and 184 tensor cores. Its FP32 throughput of 29.15 TFLOPS is roughly 4.9 times the 890M's 5.939 TFLOPS. Its texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s is roughly 2.5 times the 890M's 185.6 GTexel/s. Its pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s is roughly 1.7 times the 890M's 92.80 GPixel/s. It has 12 GB of dedicated GDDR6X with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the 890M depends on system shared memory. The RTX 4070 AD103 also carries a 50th percentile placement versus 45th for the 890M.

The production status and lifecycle favor the 890M for longevity. The 890M is Active with no successor recorded, while the RTX 4070 AD103 is End-of-life with a successor listed as GeForce 50. The RTX 4070 AD103's launch MSRP was 599 USD, which can be stated once as a reference point. The 890M has no launch MSRP recorded.

The use-case split follows the data cleanly. Systems requiring an integrated solution with minimal power draw, no discrete card footprint, and portable device flexibility point to the 890M. Systems requiring dedicated memory bandwidth, tensor core acceleration, high ray tracing core counts, and maximum shader throughput point to the RTX 4070 AD103. The absence of benchmark scores for the RTX 4070 AD103 means its performance cannot be confirmed through the database, but every architectural number indicates it dominates the 890M in compute and memory capabilities. The 890M, in turn, dominates in efficiency, integration, and having a complete set of measured results.