AMD Radeon 890M vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits this comparison into two very different profiles. The AMD Radeon 890M wins in no tested disciplines, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER takes the single head-to-head benchmark. That result, however, tells only part of the story because the two products occupy entirely different performance tiers. The 890M sits at the 45th percentile of all GPUs in the database, placing it squarely in the middle of the pack. The RTX 5070 SUPER sits at the 18th percentile, which sounds worse but actually reflects a higher raw score because the percentile ranking is inverted: lower percentile numbers indicate stronger performance relative to the full database population.

The use-case split is stark. The 890M is an integrated graphics processor designed for portable devices, with a 15 W TDP and system-shared memory. It targets everyday computing, light gaming, and media consumption where power efficiency matters more than absolute frame rates. The RTX 5070 SUPER is a dual-slot discrete graphics card with an 18 GB GDDR7 frame buffer, a 672.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, and a 275 W TDP. It is built for demanding workloads such as high-resolution gaming, ray tracing, and GPU-accelerated content creation. The data confirms this division: the RTX 5070 SUPER delivers a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2690 against the 890M's 590, a gap of 78.1 percent in favor of NVIDIA.

For users who need maximum computational throughput in a desktop chassis with dedicated power delivery, the RTX 5070 SUPER is the clear choice. For users who require an integrated solution with no separate power connectors and no slot occupancy, the 890M is the only viable option in this pairing. The benchmark records show no overlap in their intended operating environments.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different manufacturers, different architectures, and different process nodes. AMD builds the 890M on the Strix Point chip using RDNA 3.5 architecture, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. NVIDIA builds the RTX 5070 SUPER on the GB205 chip using Blackwell 2.0 architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process, also at TSMC. The transistor counts are close: the 890M packs 34,000 million transistors on a 233 mm² die, while the RTX 5070 SUPER contains 31,100 million transistors on a larger 263 mm² die. Because of the smaller die and higher transistor count, the 890M achieves a higher transistor density of 145.9M per mm² compared to 118.3M per mm² for the RTX 5070 SUPER.

The compute resources differ enormously. The 890M has 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, 32 raster output units, and 16 ray tracing cores. The RTX 5070 SUPER has 6400 shading units, 200 texture mapping units, 80 raster output units, 50 ray tracing cores, and 200 tensor cores. The NVIDIA part also has dedicated tensor cores, which the AMD part lacks entirely. This hardware disparity translates directly into throughput: the 890M delivers 5.939 TFLOPS of FP32 and FP16 performance (1:1 ratio), while the RTX 5070 SUPER delivers 32.15 TFLOPS in both precisions.

Memory architecture could not be more different. The 890M uses system-shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth, meaning its performance scales with the host system's RAM configuration. The RTX 5070 SUPER has 18 GB of dedicated GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a fixed 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Clock speeds also diverge: the 890M runs at a 400 MHz base and 2900 MHz boost, while the RTX 5070 SUPER runs at a 2325 MHz base and 2512 MHz boost. The AMD part relies on a high boost clock to compensate for its smaller compute footprint, whereas the NVIDIA part uses a more moderate clock with far more execution units.

The bus interfaces reflect their placement. The 890M connects via PCIe 4.0 x8, while the RTX 5070 SUPER uses PCIe 5.0 x16. The 890M has no power connectors and occupies no expansion slot, while the RTX 5070 SUPER requires a single 16-pin connector and a dual-slot cooler. Display outputs also differ: the 890M is portable-device dependent, while the RTX 5070 SUPER offers 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only direct comparison available in the database is 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. In this test, the RTX 5070 SUPER scores 2690, while the 890M scores 590. The delta is 78.1 percent in favor of NVIDIA. That means the RTX 5070 SUPER produces approximately 4.6 times the frame throughput of the 890M in this particular workload. Steel Nomad is a demanding DX12 test that stresses raw GPU compute, memory bandwidth, and geometry throughput, all areas where the RTX 5070 SUPER has overwhelming hardware advantages.

Beyond the head-to-head, the database contains additional benchmark records for the 890M that provide context for its performance tier. In Geekbench OpenCL, the 890M scores 37254, and in Geekbench Vulkan it scores 40808. Passmark results show 33 in DirectX 10, 73 in DirectX 11, 37 in DirectX 12, 97 in DirectX 9, 979 in G2D, 8076 in G3D, and 4157 in GPU Compute. The average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 9210. The closest rivals to the 890M by average score are the AMD Radeon Vega 8 at 9221 (0.1 percent behind), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 at 9273 (0.7 percent behind), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 465 at 9294 (0.9 percent behind), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M at 9302 (1 percent behind). These comparisons show the 890M performing in line with older discrete mid-range cards from roughly a decade ago.

The RTX 5070 SUPER has only the Steel Nomad score on record, so its average benchmark score equals 2690. Its nearest rivals by average score are the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M at 2664 (1 percent behind), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 at 2662 (1.1 percent behind), the Intel Arc Pro B50 at 2660 (1.1 percent behind), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 at 2645 (1.7 percent behind). These low-end comparisons suggest that the RTX 5070 SUPER, despite its modern architecture and large memory pool, currently records performance figures that place it among entry-level discrete GPUs in the database. This is an unusual result that warrants further investigation.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER has 6400 shading units, compared to 1024 on the AMD Radeon 890M.

Q: What is the memory configuration of each GPU?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER uses 18 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth. The 890M uses system-shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth.

Q: How do their power requirements compare?

A: The 890M has a 15 W TDP and no power connectors, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has a 275 W TDP and requires a single 16-pin power connector.

Q: Which GPU performs better in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER scores 2690 versus 590 for the 890M, a 78.1 percent advantage for NVIDIA.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same DirectX version?

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

Q: What are the closest rivals to each GPU in the database?

A: The 890M's closest rival is the AMD Radeon Vega 8 at 9221 average score (0.1 percent behind). The RTX 5070 SUPER's closest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M at 2664 average score (1 percent behind).

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon 890M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER |

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

| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Blackwell 2.0 |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |

| Transistors | 34,000 million | 31,100 million |

| Die Size | 233 mm² | 263 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 145.9M / mm² | 118.3M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 400 MHz | 2325 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2900 MHz | 2512 MHz |

| Memory Size | System Shared | 18 GB |

| Memory Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |

| Memory Bus Width | System Shared | 192 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | System Dependent | 672.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 1024 | 6400 |

| TMUs | 64 | 200 |

| ROPs | 32 | 80 |

| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 50 |

| Tensor Cores | None | 200 |

| Pixel Rate | 92.80 GPixel/s | 201.0 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 185.6 GTexel/s | 502.4 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 5.939 TFLOPS | 32.15 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 5.939 TFLOPS (1:1) | 32.15 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 15 W | 275 W |

| Slot Width | IGP | Dual-slot |

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

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | 1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1b |

| Dimensions | Not specified | 245 mm length, 115 mm height, 40 mm width |

| Release Date | 2024-07-14 | 2025-12-31 |

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear but context-dependent choice. The RTX 5070 SUPER wins the only direct head-to-head test by a massive 78.1 percent margin, and its hardware specifications dwarf those of the 890M in every compute category: 6.25 times the shading units, 3.13 times the TMUs, 2.5 times the ROPs, 3.13 times the ray tracing cores, and 5.41 times the FP32 throughput. Its dedicated 18 GB GDDR7 memory with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth eliminates the 890M's reliance on system memory, and its 275 W TDP reflects a design intended for sustained high-performance workloads.

The 890M, however, is an integrated GPU with a 15 W TDP, no power connectors, and no expansion slot requirement. It is designed for portable devices where the RTX 5070 SUPER cannot physically exist. Its performance profile, with an average benchmark score of 9210, places it alongside older discrete cards like the GTX 960 and GTX 465, which is respectable for an IGP but nowhere near the RTX 5070 SUPER's class.

The database also shows an anomaly: the RTX 5070 SUPER's nearest rivals are entry-level GPUs like the GT 1030 and GT 440, despite its modern architecture and substantial memory configuration. This suggests either the recorded benchmark data is incomplete (only one test result) or the Steel Nomad workload does not fully represent the card's capabilities. Users should interpret the RTX 5070 SUPER's current 18th percentile ranking with caution, as additional benchmark records could shift its standing significantly.

For a desktop system with a dedicated power supply and the physical space for a dual-slot card, the RTX 5070 SUPER is the only rational choice based on recorded performance. For a thin-and-light laptop or a compact portable device where power draw and physical footprint are constraints, the 890M is the only option that fits. The data does not support any other conclusion.