AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT vs AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database holds no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two AMD graphics solutions. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has a comprehensive set of recorded measurements, while the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has no benchmark scores listed in the database. This absence of comparative test data means the analysis relies on the architectural and specification records for both parts.

For the RX 9070 XT, the recorded data shows an average benchmark score of 13543 across its tested workloads. Its percentile ranking places it at 55, meaning it outperforms 55 percent of all GPUs in the database. The closest measured rival is the AMD Radeon HD 7770M with an average score of 13536, a delta of just 0.1 percent. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 follows at 13515, a 0.2 percent gap. The NVIDIA P106-090 scores 13470, a 0.5 percent delta, and the AMD Radeon Pro 555 reaches 13407, a 1 percent difference.

The RX 9070 XT's strongest individual result comes from the Geekbench Vulkan test, where it records 65879 points. The OpenCL result of 17428 points is notably lower, indicating the Vulkan API path delivers substantially higher compute throughput in that benchmark. In the Passmark suite, the G3D score of 26795 dominates the other API-specific results. The DirectX 9 test shows 353 points, DirectX 11 shows 292 points, and DirectX 10 shows 154 points. The DirectX 12 result of 78 points is the lowest of the group. The compute-focused Passmark GPU compute test records 15864 points, while the G2D test shows 1328 points.

Because the Ryzen Z2 GPU has an average benchmark score of 0 and no recorded test entries, no direct numeric comparison can be made between the two devices. The RX 9070 XT's percentile of 55 versus the Ryzen Z2 GPU's percentile of 50 offers the only ranking-based comparison, a five-point separation in the database distribution.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs represent different RDNA generations. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT uses the RDNA 4.0 architecture on the Navi 48 chip, part of the Navi IV (RX 9000) generation. The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU uses the RDNA 3.0 architecture on the Hawk Point chip, classified as a Console GPU (AMD) generation. Both are manufactured by AMD and both use a 4 nm process node at TSMC, so the fabrication process is identical.

Transistor counts differ substantially. The RX 9070 XT packs 53,900 million transistors on a 357 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 151.0 million per square millimeter. The Ryzen Z2 GPU contains 25,390 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, with a density of 142.6 million per square millimeter. The RX 9070 XT die is roughly twice the area and holds more than double the transistor count.

The compute architecture scales accordingly. The RX 9070 XT has 4096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, and 128 render output units. The Ryzen Z2 GPU has 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The RX 9070 XT provides 64 ray tracing cores, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU provides 12. Neither part lists tensor cores in the database.

Clock behavior differs in both base and boost states. The RX 9070 XT runs a base clock of 1660 MHz, a boost clock of 2970 MHz, and a game clock of 2400 MHz. The Ryzen Z2 GPU runs a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2700 MHz, with no game clock recorded. The RX 9070 XT memory clock is 2518 MHz, or 20.1 Gbps effective, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU memory clock is 937 MHz, or 7.5 Gbps effective.

The API support is identical: both list DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Production status is Active for both. The RX 9070 XT released on 2025-03-05, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU released on 2024-12-31.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT boosts to 2970 MHz, while the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU boosts to 2700 MHz, a difference of 270 MHz in favor of the RX 9070 XT.

Q: What memory configurations do the two GPUs use?

A: Both have 16 GB of memory, but the types differ. The RX 9070 XT uses GDDR6 on a 256 bit bus with 644.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Ryzen Z2 GPU uses LPDDR5X on a 128 bit bus with 119.9 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: How do the pixel and texture rates compare?

A: The RX 9070 XT delivers 380.2 GPixel/s and 760.3 GTexel/s. The Ryzen Z2 GPU delivers 86.40 GPixel/s and 129.6 GTexel/s. The RX 9070 XT has a 4.4 times higher pixel rate and a 5.9 times higher texture rate.

Q: What is the power draw difference?

A: The RX 9070 XT has a TDP of 304 W and requires 2x 8-pin power connectors with a suggested PSU of 700 W. The Ryzen Z2 GPU has a TDP of 28 W and lists no power connectors or suggested PSU.

Q: Does the Ryzen Z2 GPU have any benchmark scores recorded?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the Ryzen Z2 GPU, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0.

Q: What are the FP32 compute figures?

A: The RX 9070 XT achieves 48.66 TFLOPS in FP32, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU achieves 8.294 TFLOPS. Both also reach the same figures for FP16 at a 1:1 ratio.

Specification Differences

The recorded data shows differences in nearly every hardware category. The RX 9070 XT belongs to the Radeon RX 9000 series, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU has no series entry. The chips are Navi 48 versus Hawk Point. The architectures are RDNA 4.0 versus RDNA 3.0. Generations are Navi IV (RX 9000) versus Console GPU (AMD).

The process node and foundry match at 4 nm and TSMC. Transistor counts differ: 53,900 million versus 25,390 million. Die sizes differ: 357 mm² versus 178 mm². Transistor density is 151.0M per mm² versus 142.6M per mm².

Base clocks are 1660 MHz versus 800 MHz. Boost clocks are 2970 MHz versus 2700 MHz. The RX 9070 XT has a game clock of 2400 MHz; the Ryzen Z2 GPU has none. Memory clocks are 2518 MHz (20.1 Gbps effective) versus 937 MHz (7.5 Gbps effective).

Memory size matches at 16 GB, but type, bus width, and bandwidth differ: GDDR6 with 256 bit and 644.6 GB/s versus LPDDR5X with 128 bit and 119.9 GB/s.

Compute units scale: shading units 4096 versus 768, TMUs 256 versus 48, ROPs 128 versus 32, ray tracing cores 64 versus 12.

Pixel rates are 380.2 GPixel/s versus 86.40 GPixel/s. Texture rates are 760.3 GTexel/s versus 129.6 GTexel/s. FP32 and FP16 are 48.66 TFLOPS versus 8.294 TFLOPS.

TDP is 304 W versus 28 W. Slot width is dual-slot for the RX 9070 XT, with no slot width recorded for the Ryzen Z2 GPU. Power connectors are 2x 8-pin versus None. The RX 9070 XT specifies a 700 W suggested PSU; the Ryzen Z2 GPU lists none.

Bus interface is PCIe 5.0 x16 for the RX 9070 XT, with none recorded for the Ryzen Z2 GPU. Display outputs are 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1a versus 1x USB Type-C.

Release dates differ: 2025-03-05 for the RX 9070 XT versus 2024-12-31 for the Ryzen Z2 GPU. The RX 9070 XT lists a predecessor of Navi III and a launch MSRP of 599 USD. The Ryzen Z2 GPU has no predecessor, successor, or launch MSRP recorded.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear separation of roles. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is a dedicated, high-power discrete GPU with extensive benchmark coverage and a 55th percentile ranking. The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU is a low-power integrated-class part with no recorded benchmarks and a 50th percentile ranking.

The RX 9070 XT dominates every measured performance metric. Its 48.66 TFLOPS FP32 figure is 5.9 times the Ryzen Z2 GPU's 8.294 TFLOPS. Its memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s is 5.4 times higher. Its texture rate of 760.3 GTexel/s is 5.9 times higher. Its pixel rate of 380.2 GPixel/s is 4.4 times higher. The shading unit count of 4096 is 5.3 times the Ryzen Z2 GPU's 768.

The power envelope tells the inverse story. The RX 9070 XT consumes 304 W and requires 2x 8-pin connectors plus a 700 W suggested PSU. The Ryzen Z2 GPU consumes 28 W with no external power connectors. This difference of 276 W defines the practical use case for each part.

The Ryzen Z2 GPU's 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory and 128 bit bus suit a compact, low-power environment. Its 12 ray tracing cores and 768 shading units provide RDNA 3.0 capabilities in a minimal footprint. The single USB Type-C display output confirms its embedded or mobile orientation.

Where Each One Wins

The RX 9070 XT wins in every recorded performance category. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 65879 and Passmark G3D score of 26795 place it well above the database median. The 55th percentile ranking means it sits above half of all GPUs tracked. Its 64 ray tracing cores, 256 TMUs, and 128 ROPs give it substantial geometry and pixel throughput. The 16 GB GDDR6 memory on a 256 bit bus with 644.6 GB/s bandwidth supports high-resolution texturing and large data sets. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface provides maximum host bandwidth.

The Ryzen Z2 GPU wins in power efficiency and physical integration. Its 28 W TDP versus 304 W represents a 10.9 times lower power draw. It requires no power connectors and no suggested PSU, making it suitable for systems where the RX 9070 XT's 700 W requirement would be impractical. The 178 mm² die size and 25,390 million transistors fit a smaller footprint. The 128 bit LPDDR5X memory with 119.9 GB/s bandwidth offers a unified memory approach with far lower power consumption. The single USB Type-C display output indicates a simplified connector layout.

The release timeline also favors the Ryzen Z2 GPU for earlier availability, with a 2024-12-31 release versus the RX 9070 XT's 2025-03-05 release. Both share the same 4 nm TSMC process, DirectX 12 Ultimate support, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so API compatibility is not a differentiator.

For workloads that demand raw throughput, the RX 9070 XT has no competition in this pairing. For constrained power budgets and compact designs, the Ryzen Z2 GPU's 28 W envelope and connector-free power design give it the clear advantage. The database records no benchmark results for the Ryzen Z2 GPU, so its measured performance remains unquantified, but its architectural limits are firmly established by the specification records.