AMD Radeon RX 7600S vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear split between the two mobile GPUs. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile wins 3 of the 9 head-to-head comparisons, while the AMD Radeon RX 7600S takes 6 victories. The most decisive win for NVIDIA comes in the Geekbench OpenCL test, where the RTX 4050 Mobile scores 74,748 against the RX 7600S's 68,012, a 9.9% advantage. The Vulkan result is much closer, with NVIDIA leading 75,235 to 73,868, a margin of only 1.9%. The RTX 4050 Mobile also edges ahead in the older DirectX 10 workload, scoring 79 versus 74, a 6.8% difference.

AMD's wins are broader across the DirectX spectrum. The largest gap is in DirectX 9, where the RX 7600S scores 211 versus 184, a 12.8% lead. The 2D graphics test shows an 18.4% advantage for AMD, with scores of 776 and 633. In compute workloads, the RX 7600S leads by 8.8% in Passmark GPU Compute (6,520 versus 5,947). The DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 tests both favor AMD by similar margins: 140 versus 130 (7.1%) and 65 versus 61 (6.2%), respectively. The overall 3D score in Passmark G3D gives AMD a 6.4% edge, 15,408 versus 14,423.

These results indicate that NVIDIA holds a lead in modern API-level compute and Vulkan rendering, while AMD dominates in legacy DirectX paths and raw 2D throughput. The average benchmark score reflects this split: the RTX 4050 Mobile averages 19,049 across all recorded tests, placing it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. The RX 7600S averages 16,696, sitting in the 60th percentile. Despite the lower average, the RX 7600S wins more individual comparisons, suggesting its strengths align with traditional rasterization workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from fundamentally different design philosophies. NVIDIA builds the RTX 4050 Mobile on the AD107 chip using the Ada Lovelace architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The die measures 159 mm² and packs 18,900 million transistors, resulting in a transistor density of 118.9 million per mm². AMD counters with the Navi 33 chip, based on RDNA 3.0 architecture, codenamed Hotpink Bonefish. This chip uses a 6 nm process, also from TSMC, with a larger die size of 204 mm² but fewer transistors at 13,300 million, giving a density of 65.2 million per mm².

The core configurations differ significantly. NVIDIA's GPU features 2,560 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs. It also includes 20 ray tracing cores and 80 tensor cores. AMD's RX 7600S has fewer shading units at 1,792, but more TMUs at 112 and more ROPs at 64. It carries 28 ray tracing cores, though it has no tensor cores listed. Clock speeds favor AMD: the RX 7600S boosts to 2,200 MHz (with a game clock of 1,865 MHz) versus NVIDIA's 1,755 MHz boost, while base clocks are 1,500 MHz and 1,455 MHz respectively.

Memory configurations also diverge. The RTX 4050 Mobile uses 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus, delivering 192.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The RX 7600S provides 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, achieving 256.0 GB/s. Both run memory at 2,000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed. The bus interface differs as well: NVIDIA uses PCIe 4.0 x8, while AMD uses PCIe 4.0 x16. Power envelopes are distinct, with the RTX 4050 Mobile rated at 50 W TDP and the RX 7600S at 75 W TDP. Both are integrated into the system as IGP-class devices with no power connectors.

Compute throughput tells a nuanced story. NVIDIA's FP32 performance is 8.986 TFLOPS, while AMD reaches 15.77 TFLOPS. In FP16, NVIDIA maintains a 1:1 ratio at 8.986 TFLOPS, but AMD doubles to 31.54 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio. Pixel and texture rates favor AMD: 140.8 GPixel/s versus 84.24 GPixel/s, and 246.4 GTexel/s versus 140.4 GTexel/s. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile averages 19,049 across all tests, compared to 16,696 for the AMD Radeon RX 7600S.

Q: How do the two GPUs compare in Vulkan performance?

A: The RTX 4050 Mobile scores 75,235 in Geekbench Vulkan versus 73,868 for the RX 7600S, a 1.9% lead for NVIDIA.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin between the two?

A: The RX 7600S leads by 18.4% in the Passmark G2D test, scoring 776 versus 633.

Q: Which GPU has more memory bandwidth?

A: The RX 7600S provides 256.0 GB/s over a 128-bit bus, while the RTX 4050 Mobile offers 192.0 GB/s on a 96-bit bus.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same API versions?

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

Q: Which GPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The RX 7600S boosts to 2,200 MHz, compared to 1,755 MHz for the RTX 4050 Mobile.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ in nearly every core specification. The RTX 4050 Mobile uses the AD107 chip on a 5 nm process, while the RX 7600S uses Navi 33 on 6 nm. Transistor counts are 18,900 million versus 13,300 million. Die size favors NVIDIA at 159 mm² versus 204 mm². Transistor density is 118.9M per mm² for NVIDIA and 65.2M per mm² for AMD.

Shading units differ: 2,560 for NVIDIA, 1,792 for AMD. TMUs are 80 versus 112. ROPs are 48 versus 64. Ray tracing cores are 20 versus 28. NVIDIA has 80 tensor cores, AMD has none listed. Base clocks are 1,455 MHz versus 1,500 MHz. Boost clocks are 1,755 MHz versus 2,200 MHz. AMD also lists a game clock of 1,865 MHz, which NVIDIA does not provide.

Memory size is 6 GB versus 8 GB. Bus width is 96-bit versus 128-bit. Bandwidth is 192.0 GB/s versus 256.0 GB/s. Pixel rate is 84.24 GPixel/s versus 140.8 GPixel/s. Texture rate is 140.4 GTexel/s versus 246.4 GTexel/s. FP32 throughput is 8.986 TFLOPS versus 15.77 TFLOPS. FP16 throughput is 8.986 TFLOPS (1:1) versus 31.54 TFLOPS (2:1). TDP is 50 W versus 75 W. Bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8 versus PCIe 4.0 x16.

The release dates are nearly identical: the RTX 4050 Mobile launched on January 2, 2023, and the RX 7600S on January 3, 2023. NVIDIA's predecessor is GeForce 30 Mobile with a successor of GeForce 50 Mobile. AMD's predecessor is Polaris Mobile with no listed successor.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear verdict based on workload type. The AMD Radeon RX 7600S is the stronger choice for traditional DirectX gaming and 2D-heavy tasks. It wins 6 of 9 head-to-head benchmarks, including DirectX 9, 11, and 12, plus the overall G3D score. Its 8 GB memory and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth provide a substantial capacity and throughput advantage. The 18.4% lead in G2D and 12.8% lead in DirectX 9 indicate strong legacy compatibility.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile excels in compute-oriented and modern API workloads. It leads in OpenCL by 9.9% and Vulkan by 1.9%, and its average benchmark score is higher at 19,049 versus 16,696. The 63rd percentile ranking versus AMD's 60th percentile confirms NVIDIA's higher overall standing in the database. However, NVIDIA wins fewer direct comparisons, and its wins are concentrated in specific tests.

For users prioritizing raw rasterization performance across a wide range of DirectX titles, the RX 7600S is the better fit. For those focused on compute tasks or Vulkan-based applications, the RTX 4050 Mobile holds the advantage. The higher TDP of the RX 7600S (75 W versus 50 W) suggests it may require more cooling, though both are IGP-class with no external power connectors.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon RX 7600S wins in scenarios that stress pixel throughput, texture fill, and legacy API paths. Its 140.8 GPixel/s pixel rate and 246.4 GTexel/s texture rate are significantly higher than NVIDIA's 84.24 GPixel/s and 140.4 GTexel/s. The DirectX 9, 11, and 12 wins, along with the G2D and G3D victories, point to broader rasterization strength. The 8 GB memory capacity also provides more headroom for texture-heavy workloads at higher resolutions.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile wins in compute and modern graphics API scenarios. The OpenCL score of 74,748 and Vulkan score of 75,235 are its standout results. The 80 tensor cores give it a feature that AMD lacks entirely, which may matter for AI-accelerated tasks. The 5 nm process node and higher transistor density of 118.9M per mm² indicate a more compact, efficient design, reflected in its 50 W TDP.

The database shows a complementary relationship: AMD covers the traditional gaming spectrum, while NVIDIA excels in compute and forward-looking APIs. Users running older DirectX titles or 2D applications should favor the RX 7600S. Users leveraging Vulkan or compute-heavy software should favor the RTX 4050 Mobile. The overall average score favors NVIDIA, but the head-to-head results favor AMD, making the choice dependent on the specific workload.