AMD Radeon RX 7600S vs AMD Steam Machine GPU Comparison

AMD Radeon RX 7600S and AMD Steam Machine GPU share the same silicon foundation, but the benchmark database shows they are configured for very different operating envelopes. The RX 7600S is a mobile part with a 75 W TDP, while the Steam Machine GPU is a console-class component with a 110 W TDP. The recorded data indicates the Steam Machine GPU has higher clock speeds across the board, which translates into higher theoretical throughput, though the RX 7600S has a far more extensive set of direct performance measurements.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty, meaning there are no direct paired test results between these two specific cards. However, the RX 7600S has a full suite of ten individual benchmark scores, while the Steam Machine GPU has no recorded benchmark scores at all. This asymmetry shapes the entire comparison: the RX 7600S can be analyzed against its nearest rivals, but the Steam Machine GPU must be evaluated through its architectural specifications and clock rates.

The RX 7600S delivers a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1888. In Geekbench, it records 68012 in OpenCL and 73868 in Vulkan. Passmark results show 15408 in G3D, 6520 in GPU compute, 776 in G2D, 211 in DirectX 9, 140 in DirectX 11, 74 in DirectX 10, and 65 in DirectX 12. Its average benchmark score sits at 16696, placing it in the 60th percentile of all GPUs in the database.

The Steam Machine GPU has no benchmark entries, no average score, and no nearest rival list. Its percentile rank is 50, which is a placeholder rather than a measured performance position. The data does not support any direct score comparisons because the Steam Machine GPU lacks recorded results.

For the RX 7600S, the nearest rival data provides context. The NVIDIA T400 4 GB averages 16792, which is 0.6% higher than the RX 7600S. The NVIDIA T400 averages 16508, putting it 1.1% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 averages 16504, also 1.1% lower. The NVIDIA Tesla M4 averages 16932, which is 1.4% higher. These deltas are all within 1.5%, meaning the RX 7600S sits in a tightly clustered performance band relative to these four cards.

Where Each One Wins

The RX 7600S wins in the categories where direct measurement exists. Its Passmark G3D score of 15408 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 73868 demonstrate strong general-purpose and compute performance for a 75 W mobile GPU. The Steam Machine GPU wins in raw specification-based throughput: its boost clock of 2450 MHz exceeds the RX 7600S boost clock of 2200 MHz, and its game clock of 2250 MHz exceeds the RX 7600S game clock of 1865 MHz.

In terms of fill rates, the Steam Machine GPU records a pixel rate of 156.8 GPixel/s versus 140.8 GPixel/s for the RX 7600S. Texture rate favors the Steam Machine GPU at 274.4 GTexel/s versus 246.4 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance shows the Steam Machine GPU at 17.56 TFLOPS FP32 versus 15.77 TFLOPS for the RX 7600S. These are derived from clock differences, since both cards share the same 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 28 RT cores.

Memory bandwidth also favors the Steam Machine GPU. It uses 2250 MHz memory with 18 Gbps effective speed, yielding 288.0 GB/s across a 128-bit bus. The RX 7600S uses 2000 MHz memory with 16 Gbps effective speed, yielding 256.0 GB/s on the same 128-bit bus. Both cards have 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The Steam Machine GPU has a higher TDP of 110 W compared to 75 W, which explains its ability to sustain higher clocks.

Architecture Differences

Both GPUs are built on the Navi 33 chip using RDNA 3.0 architecture with the codename Hotpink Bonefish. The process node is identical at 6 nm from TSMC. Transistor count matches at 13,300 million, and die size matches at 204 mm². Transistor density is the same at 65.2M per mm².

The RX 7600S belongs to the Navi Mobile generation (RX 7000M), while the Steam Machine GPU is classified under the Console GPU (Valve) generation. The RX 7600S has a base clock of 1500 MHz, boost clock of 2200 MHz, and game clock of 1865 MHz. The Steam Machine GPU has a base clock of 1720 MHz, boost clock of 2450 MHz, and game clock of 2250 MHz. Every clock domain is higher on the Steam Machine GPU.

The RX 7600S supports FP16 at 31.54 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, meaning it doubles its FP32 rate for half-precision work. The Steam Machine GPU supports FP16 at 17.56 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio, meaning it does not gain any throughput advantage in FP16. This is a significant architectural difference: the mobile part has dedicated FP16 acceleration, while the console part runs FP16 at the same rate as FP32.

The Steam Machine GPU has a defined physical footprint of 156 mm by 152 mm by 162 mm. The RX 7600S has no recorded dimensions and is listed as an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with no slot width and no power connectors. The Steam Machine GPU also lists no power connectors, but it does have display outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1a and 1x DisplayPort 2.1. The RX 7600S lists its display outputs as Portable Device Dependent.

Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The RX 7600S uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface, while the Steam Machine GPU has no bus interface recorded. Release dates differ: the RX 7600S launched on January 3, 2023, while the Steam Machine GPU is dated June 28, 2026. The RX 7600S lists its predecessor as Polaris Mobile; the Steam Machine GPU has no predecessor or successor recorded. Neither card has a launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher clock speeds?

A: The Steam Machine GPU has higher clocks in every domain. Its base clock is 1720 MHz, boost clock is 2450 MHz, and game clock is 2250 MHz. The RX 7600S has a base clock of 1500 MHz, boost clock of 2200 MHz, and game clock of 1865 MHz.

Q: Do both GPUs use the same chip?

A: Yes. Both use the Navi 33 chip on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Hotpink Bonefish codename. Both are built on TSMC 6 nm with 13,300 million transistors and a 204 mm² die size.

Q: How does memory bandwidth compare?

A: The Steam Machine GPU has 288.0 GB/s bandwidth from 2250 MHz memory running at 18 Gbps effective. The RX 7600S has 256.0 GB/s bandwidth from 2000 MHz memory running at 16 Gbps effective. Both use 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus.

Q: Is there a difference in FP16 performance?

A: Yes. The RX 7600S delivers 31.54 TFLOPS FP16 with a 2:1 ratio, doubling its FP32 rate. The Steam Machine GPU delivers 17.56 TFLOPS FP16 with a 1:1 ratio, matching its FP32 rate.

Q: Which GPU has better measured benchmark scores?

A: Only the RX 7600S has measured scores in the database. It records 1888 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 68012 in Geekbench OpenCL, 73868 in Geekbench Vulkan, and 15408 in Passmark G3D. The Steam Machine GPU has no benchmark entries.

Q: What is the power draw difference?

A: The RX 7600S has a TDP of 75 W. The Steam Machine GPU has a TDP of 110 W.

The Verdict

The RX 7600S is the only one of the two with actual benchmark data. Its average score of 16696 places it at the 60th percentile, and its nearest rivals are all within 1.5% in either direction, indicating a balanced mid-range position. The Steam Machine GPU has no measured scores, so it cannot be ranked against the RX 7600S or any other card using recorded results.

The Steam Machine GPU instead shows its advantage through specifications. Higher clocks, higher fill rates, higher FP32 throughput, and higher memory bandwidth all point to a faster raw execution capacity. The 110 W TDP supports these higher clocks, but the database includes no direct performance measurements to confirm how that power budget translates into real-world results.

The FP16 comparison is the clearest differentiator. The RX 7600S doubles its FP32 rate in half-precision workloads, making it the stronger choice for compute tasks that use FP16. The Steam Machine GPU does not offer this advantage, capping FP16 at its FP32 rate. For software that relies on half-precision acceleration, the RX 7600S has a structural edge despite its lower clocks.

The RX 7600S is the pick for anyone who needs verified performance data and mobile integration. It is an IGP with no external power connectors, designed for portable devices, and it carries a full suite of benchmark results. The Steam Machine GPU is the pick for those who want a console-class component with higher clock ceilings, a defined 156 mm by 152 mm by 162 mm physical form, and dedicated display outputs in HDMI 2.1a and DisplayPort 2.1. Without benchmark scores for the Steam Machine GPU, its performance position remains unverified, and the RX 7600S stands as the only card in this comparison with recorded results.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 7600S | AMD Steam Machine GPU |

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

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

| Base Clock | 1500 MHz | 1720 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2200 MHz | 2450 MHz |

| Game Clock | 1865 MHz | 2250 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 2000 MHz, 16 Gbps effective | 2250 MHz, 18 Gbps effective |

| Memory Bandwidth | 256.0 GB/s | 288.0 GB/s |

| FP32 | 15.77 TFLOPS | 17.56 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 31.54 TFLOPS (2:1) | 17.56 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| Pixel Rate | 140.8 GPixel/s | 156.8 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 246.4 GTexel/s | 274.4 GTexel/s |

| TDP | 75 W | 110 W |

| Slot Width | IGP | Not recorded |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | Not recorded |

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

| Dimensions | Not recorded | 156 mm, 152 mm, 162 mm |

| Release Date | January 3, 2023 | June 28, 2026 |

| Predecessor | Polaris Mobile | None recorded |

| Benchmark Scores | 10 recorded tests | None recorded |

| Average Benchmark Score | 16696 | 0 |

| Percentile | 60 | 50 |

| Nearest Rivals | 4 listed | None listed |