AMD Radeon RX 9060 vs AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a fundamental asymmetry in this comparison: the AMD Radeon RX 9060 has a full suite of benchmark results, while the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This means the head-to-head analysis must rely on the RX 9060's absolute performance and its position relative to other GPUs, with the Z2 GPU's capabilities inferred from its architecture and specifications rather than direct measurements.

The RX 9060 delivers an average benchmark score of 16014 across all recorded tests. Its strongest result comes from PassMark G3D, where it scores 17631, placing it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs tracked in the database. In Geekbench OpenCL, it records 88183 points, while Geekbench Vulkan shows 39476 points. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test yields a score of 3322. Compute-oriented workloads show a PassMark GPU Compute score of 9919, and the PassMark G2D test reaches 1002.

For the Z2 GPU, the database lists an average benchmark score of 0 and no individual test entries. The percentile ranking of 50 places it at the median of all tracked GPUs, but this figure is based on its specification profile rather than measured performance. The absence of benchmark data is itself a meaningful finding: the Z2 GPU cannot be positioned against the RX 9060 through direct score comparisons.

Looking at the RX 9060's nearest rivals provides context for interpreting its scores. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti averages 16129 points, which is 0.7% higher than the RX 9060's average. The AMD Radeon R9 370X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 both average 15862 and 15852 points respectively, with each sitting 1% below the RX 9060. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 averages 15679 points, 2.1% lower. These deltas are small, indicating the RX 9060 sits in a tightly contested performance band.

The RX 9060 also shows varied results across older DirectX APIs. PassMark DirectX 9 yields 280 points, DirectX 11 produces 182 points, and DirectX 10 drops to 104 points. The DirectX 12 score is notably lower at 44 points, which is a peculiar pattern given the card's modern architecture. These API-specific scores suggest the RX 9060's performance is heavily dependent on driver optimization and workload characteristics.

Since the Z2 GPU has no benchmark entries, the head-to-head section cannot report wins or losses for either product. The winsA and winsB counters both stand at 0. This is not a statement about capability, but about data availability: the database simply has not recorded any test results for the Z2 GPU.

Where Each One Wins

The RX 9060 wins in every measurable category because it is the only product with recorded data. Its 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output pipelines give it a clear specification advantage over the Z2 GPU's 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s for the RX 9060 is more than double the Z2 GPU's 86.40 GPixel/s. Texture rate shows a similar gap: 334.9 GTexel/s versus 129.6 GTexel/s.

Memory performance also favors the RX 9060 decisively. The RX 9060 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Z2 GPU uses 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory on the same 128-bit bus width but achieves only 119.9 GB/s. This bandwidth difference is substantial: the RX 9060 has roughly 2.4 times the memory throughput. The tradeoff is capacity, where the Z2 GPU doubles the RX 9060's 8 GB allocation.

Compute throughput follows the same pattern. The RX 9060 delivers 21.43 TFLOPS of FP32 and FP16 performance, while the Z2 GPU delivers 8.294 TFLOPS in both precisions. The RX 9060's ray tracing hardware also scales higher with 28 RT cores versus 12 RT cores on the Z2 GPU.

Clock speeds differ significantly. The RX 9060 has a base clock of 1700 MHz and a boost clock of 2990 MHz, with a game clock of 2400 MHz. The Z2 GPU has a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2700 MHz. The RX 9060's memory runs at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective), while the Z2 GPU's memory runs at 937 MHz (7.5 Gbps effective).

Power draw is where the Z2 GPU takes a clear lead. The Z2 GPU has a TDP of 28 W and requires no power connectors. The RX 9060 has a TDP of 132 W and requires a single 8-pin power connector, with a suggested PSU of 300 W. This makes the Z2 GPU far more suitable for power-constrained environments, though at the cost of the performance metrics described above.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward conclusion: the RX 9060 is the higher-performance GPU in every measured or specified workload category. The Z2 GPU's only advantages are memory capacity (16 GB versus 8 GB) and power consumption (28 W versus 132 W). For users who prioritize raw graphics throughput, the RX 9060 is the clear choice based on its benchmark scores and specification sheet.

The RX 9060's nearest rival data shows it competes within 2.1% of GPUs like the RTX 3060 Ti, R9 370X, RX 7700, and Pro W5500. This positions it as a mid-range discrete GPU with solid performance for 1080p and possibly 1440p gaming, depending on the specific title and settings. The 59th percentile ranking confirms it sits above the median but below the high-end tier.

The Z2 GPU, with its 50th percentile ranking and no benchmark data, appears to be a console-oriented or embedded-class GPU. Its 16 GB memory capacity is notable, but the LPDDR5X memory type and 119.9 GB/s bandwidth indicate a design focused on unified memory architectures common in handhelds or compact consoles. The 28 W TDP and lack of power connectors reinforce this positioning.

Neither product has a launch MSRP in the database, so no cost-based comparison is possible. The decision between these two GPUs should be made on performance needs versus power constraints. The RX 9060 delivers roughly 2.6 times the FP32 throughput and 2.4 times the memory bandwidth of the Z2 GPU. The Z2 GPU delivers 2 times the memory capacity at roughly one-fifth the power draw.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each GPU?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014. The Z2 GPU has an average benchmark score of 0 because no benchmark results are recorded in the database.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 9060's average score of 16014 is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129), and 1% higher than both the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862) and AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15852). It is 2.1% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679).

Q: Which GPU has more memory bandwidth?

A: The RX 9060 has 288.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth from 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus. The Z2 GPU has 119.9 GB/s from 16 GB of LPDDR5X on the same 128-bit bus width.

Q: What are the power requirements for each GPU?

A: The RX 9060 has a TDP of 132 W, requires a 1x 8-pin power connector, and a suggested PSU of 300 W. The Z2 GPU has a TDP of 28 W and requires no power connectors.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units and ray tracing cores?

A: The RX 9060 has 1792 shading units and 28 RT cores. The Z2 GPU has 768 shading units and 12 RT cores.

Q: What is the process node and architecture for each GPU?

A: Both GPUs use a 4 nm process node from TSMC. The RX 9060 uses the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 44 chip, while the Z2 GPU uses the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Hawk Point chip.

Architecture Differences

The RX 9060 and Z2 GPU represent two different generations of AMD's RDNA architecture. The RX 9060 uses RDNA 4.0 with the Navi 44 chip, codenamed Strix Point, and belongs to the Navi IV (RX 9000) generation. The Z2 GPU uses RDNA 3.0 with the Hawk Point chip and belongs to the Console GPU (AMD) generation. This architectural gap explains the significant differences in feature support and performance characteristics.

The RX 9060 is built on a larger die of 199 mm² with 29,700 million transistors, achieving a transistor density of 149.2 million per square millimeter. The Z2 GPU has a smaller die at 178 mm² with 25,390 million transistors, giving it a density of 142.6 million per square millimeter. Both are fabricated by TSMC on a 4 nm process, so the density difference reflects the architectural changes between RDNA 3.0 and RDNA 4.0.

Both GPUs support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The API support is identical, meaning game compatibility at the API level is the same. The differences appear in hardware implementation: the RX 9060 has 28 RT cores versus 12 on the Z2 GPU, which affects ray tracing workload throughput.

The RX 9060's memory controller supports GDDR6 at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective), while the Z2 GPU's memory controller supports LPDDR5X at 937 MHz (7.5 Gbps effective). The LPDDR5X interface is typically integrated into the same package as a CPU, which aligns with the Z2 GPU's likely role as an integrated or companion GPU in a console-style design. The RX 9060 uses a discrete PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, while the Z2 GPU has no recorded bus interface.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ substantially across nearly every specification field. The RX 9060 has 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, while the Z2 GPU has 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The RX 9060 also has 28 RT cores versus 12 on the Z2 GPU. Neither product has tensor cores.

Clock speeds favor the RX 9060. Its base clock is 1700 MHz, boost clock is 2990 MHz, and game clock is 2400 MHz. The Z2 GPU has a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2700 MHz, with no recorded game clock. The RX 9060's memory clock of 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) is substantially higher than the Z2 GPU's 937 MHz (7.5 Gbps effective).

Memory configuration differs in type and capacity. The RX 9060 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 with a bus width of 128 bit, providing 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Z2 GPU uses 16 GB of LPDDR5X with the same 128 bit bus width but only 119.9 GB/s bandwidth. The RX 9060 has higher throughput, while the Z2 GPU has higher capacity.

Compute rates and fill rates are dramatically different. The RX 9060 delivers 21.43 TFLOPS of FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio), with a pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s. The Z2 GPU delivers 8.294 TFLOPS of FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio), with a pixel rate of 86.40 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 129.6 GTexel/s.

Power and physical requirements also differ. The RX 9060 has a TDP of 132 W, is a dual-slot card, requires a 1x 8-pin power connector, and has a suggested PSU of 300 W. The Z2 GPU has a TDP of 28 W, no recorded slot width, no power connectors, and no suggested PSU. The RX 9060 uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface and has display outputs of 1x HDMI 2.1b and 2x DisplayPort 2.1a. The Z2 GPU has a single USB Type-C display output and no recorded bus interface.

Production status is Active for both, with the RX 9060 released on 2025-08-04 and the Z2 GPU released on 2024-12-31. The RX 9060's predecessor is listed as Navi III, while the Z2 GPU has no recorded predecessor or successor. The RX 9060 belongs to the Radeon RX 9000 series, while the Z2 GPU has no recorded series affiliation.