AMD Radeon RX 7600M vs AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains only one benchmark score for the AMD Radeon RX 7600M: a Geekbench OpenCL result of 63775 points. This places it at the 89th percentile among all GPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has no benchmark entries, an average benchmark score of zero, and sits at the 50th percentile. Direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons cannot be produced because the database holds no matching test results for both parts.

The RX 7600M's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its score. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 9100 averages 64212 points, which is 0.7% higher. The NVIDIA CMP 30HX scores 63842, a 0.1% advantage. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP records 63830, also 0.1% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 trails slightly at 63693, which is 0.1% lower than the RX 7600M. These margins are narrow, indicating the RX 7600M sits in a tightly packed performance cluster where a single percentage point separates it from several comparable products.

For the Ryzen Z2 GPU, the absence of benchmark entries means no statistical comparison is possible. Its 50th percentile placement reflects the zero score recorded, not a measured performance level. Any attempt to quantify its standing against the RX 7600M would rely on data not present in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The RX 7600M wins in raw compute output based on the available specification data. Its FP32 throughput is 17.27 TFLOPS, more than double the Ryzen Z2 GPU's 8.294 TFLOPS. The pixel rate also favors the RX 7600M at 154.2 GPixel/s versus 86.40 GPixel/s, and the texture rate of 269.9 GTexel/s exceeds the Ryzen Z2 GPU's 129.6 GTexel/s by a wide margin. These figures indicate the RX 7600M handles fill-rate-intensive workloads with substantially more headroom.

The Ryzen Z2 GPU counters with advantages in memory capacity and efficiency. It offers 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory, double the RX 7600M's 8 GB of GDDR6. Its memory bandwidth of 119.9 GB/s is lower than the RX 7600M's 256.0 GB/s, but the LPDDR5X type and larger capacity suit workloads that need more resident data rather than faster streaming. The Ryzen Z2 GPU also operates at a 28 W TDP, compared to 90 W for the RX 7600M, making it the lower-power option by a significant margin.

Clock behavior differs meaningfully. The Ryzen Z2 GPU boosts to 2700 MHz, higher than the RX 7600M's 2410 MHz boost, but its base clock is only 800 MHz versus 1500 MHz. The RX 7600M also carries a game clock of 2070 MHz, a specification the Ryzen Z2 GPU does not list. This suggests the RX 7600M sustains higher frequencies under typical gaming loads, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU relies on aggressive boosting from a low idle state.

Architecture Differences

Both GPUs use the RDNA 3.0 architecture and are manufactured by TSMC, but the process nodes differ. The RX 7600M uses a 6 nm process with a die size of 204 mm² and 13,300 million transistors, yielding a transistor density of 65.2M per mm². The Ryzen Z2 GPU uses a 4 nm process with a smaller die at 178 mm² but packs 25,390 million transistors, resulting in a density of 142.6M per mm². The Ryzen Z2 GPU's chip, codenamed Hawk Point, achieves more than double the transistor density of the RX 7600M's Navi 33 silicon.

The RX 7600M belongs to the Radeon RX 7000 series under the Navi Mobile generation, with the codename Hotpink Bonefish. Its predecessor is Polaris Mobile. The Ryzen Z2 GPU is classified as a Console GPU in the database, carries no series or codename entry, and has no predecessor listed. Its release date of 2024-12-31 comes nearly two years after the RX 7600M's 2023-01-03 release.

Compute resource allocation differs considerably. The RX 7600M has 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, 64 ROPs, and 28 ray tracing cores. The Ryzen Z2 GPU has 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and 12 ray tracing cores. Every execution resource on the RX 7600M is larger, often by more than double. The RX 7600M's FP16 throughput is 34.55 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU delivers 8.294 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio, indicating the RX 7600M has a dedicated fast path for FP16 operations.

Memory architecture also diverges. The RX 7600M uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth and memory clocks of 2000 MHz or 16 Gbps effective. The Ryzen Z2 GPU uses 16 GB of LPDDR5X on the same 128-bit bus but with only 119.9 GB/s bandwidth and memory clocks of 937 MHz or 7.5 Gbps effective. The RX 7600M's memory is faster per pin, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU trades speed for capacity and power savings.

Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The RX 7600M connects via PCIe 4.0 x16, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU has no bus interface listed. Display outputs differ: the RX 7600M is portable device dependent, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU lists a single USB Type-C output. Neither has tensor cores, and neither requires a power connector.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 compute performance?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600M delivers 17.27 TFLOPS FP32, more than double the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU's 8.294 TFLOPS.

Q: How much memory does each GPU have?

A: The RX 7600M has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU has 16 GB of LPDDR5X also on a 128-bit bus.

Q: Which GPU has the higher boost clock?

A: The Ryzen Z2 GPU boosts to 2700 MHz, compared to the RX 7600M's 2410 MHz boost. However, the RX 7600M has a higher base clock at 1500 MHz versus 800 MHz, plus a 2070 MHz game clock that the Ryzen Z2 GPU does not list.

Q: What are the power consumption levels?

A: The RX 7600M is rated at 90 W TDP, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU is rated at 28 W TDP.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same APIs?

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

Q: Which GPU has more ray tracing cores?

A: The RX 7600M has 28 ray tracing cores, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU has 12 ray tracing cores.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 7600M | AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU |

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

| Process node | 6 nm | 4 nm |

| Transistors | 13,300 million | 25,390 million |

| Die size | 204 mm² | 178 mm² |

| Transistor density | 65.2M / mm² | 142.6M / mm² |

| Base clock | 1500 MHz | 800 MHz |

| Boost clock | 2410 MHz | 2700 MHz |

| Game clock | 2070 MHz | Not listed |

| Memory size | 8 GB | 16 GB |

| Memory type | GDDR6 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus width | 128 bit | 128 bit |

| Memory bandwidth | 256.0 GB/s | 119.9 GB/s |

| Memory clock | 2000 MHz, 16 Gbps effective | 937 MHz, 7.5 Gbps effective |

| Shading units | 1792 | 768 |

| TMUs | 112 | 48 |

| ROPs | 64 | 32 |

| Ray tracing cores | 28 | 12 |

| Pixel rate | 154.2 GPixel/s | 86.40 GPixel/s |

| Texture rate | 269.9 GTexel/s | 129.6 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 17.27 TFLOPS | 8.294 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 34.55 TFLOPS (2:1) | 8.294 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 90 W | 28 W |

| Bus interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | Not listed |

| Display outputs | Portable Device Dependent | 1x USB Type-C |

| Release date | 2023-01-03 | 2024-12-31 |

| Generation | Navi Mobile (RX 7000M) | Console GPU (AMD) |

| Chip | Navi 33 | Hawk Point |

| Codename | Hotpink Bonefish | Not listed |

| Predecessor | Polaris Mobile | Not listed |

| Slot width | IGP | Not listed |

| Avg benchmark score | 63775 | 0 |

| Percentile vs all GPUs | 89 | 50 |

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear split. The AMD Radeon RX 7600M is the stronger compute performer. Its 17.27 TFLOPS FP32, 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, 1792 shading units, and 28 ray tracing cores put it in a different performance class than the Ryzen Z2 GPU. The 63775 OpenCL score and 89th percentile placement confirm it competes with desktop-class cards like the Radeon Pro WX 9100 and NVIDIA CMP 30HX, both within 0.7% in the database. For workloads that depend on raw throughput, fill rates, or memory bandwidth, the RX 7600M is the only viable choice between the two.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU targets a different role. Its 28 W TDP, 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory, and 4 nm process with 142.6M transistors per mm² indicate a design focused on power efficiency and memory capacity rather than peak compute. The higher boost clock of 2700 MHz shows it can reach competitive frequencies when needed, but the 8.294 TFLOPS FP32 ceiling and 119.9 GB/s bandwidth limit sustained performance. The lack of any benchmark score in the database means its real-world standing cannot be verified from the data available.

Buyers who need maximum graphics performance should select the RX 7600M. Buyers who prioritize low power draw and larger memory capacity should consider the Ryzen Z2 GPU. The RX 7600M's 90 W TDP is more than three times the Ryzen Z2 GPU's 28 W TDP, so the latter fits in power-constrained designs. The RX 7600M's 204 mm² die is larger than the Ryzen Z2 GPU's 178 mm², but the Ryzen Z2 GPU packs nearly twice the transistors into that smaller area, reflecting the newer 4 nm process. Neither part has a launch MSRP recorded in the database, so no price-based comparison is possible. The decision rests entirely on whether the workload demands the RX 7600M's compute and bandwidth advantages or the Ryzen Z2 GPU's efficiency and memory capacity.