AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core specifications of the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU uses the Van Gogh chip with RDNA 2.0 architecture on a 7 nm process, featuring 512 shading units, 32 TMUs, 16 ROPs, and 8 RT cores. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 uses the GA107 chip with Ampere architecture on an 8 nm process, featuring 768 shading units, 24 TMUs, 16 ROPs, 6 RT cores, and 24 tensor cores.

Q: How do the memory configurations compare between the two GPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU has 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus with 96.00 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What are the clock speed differences between the two cards?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU has a base clock of 1000 MHz and a boost clock of 1600 MHz. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 has a higher base clock of 1417 MHz and a boost clock of 1762 MHz.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU has a TDP of 15 W, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 has a TDP of 50 W. The RTX 4010 also has a suggested PSU of 250 W, while the AMD part has no listed suggested PSU.

Q: What benchmark data exists for these two GPUs?

A: The database contains no benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 has one recorded benchmark result: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2893.

Q: How does the RTX 4010 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The RTX 4010's average benchmark score of 2893 places it within 1% of several rivals. It is 0.5% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB, 0.6% behind the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF, 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB, and 1% behind the NVIDIA Quadro P600.

The Verdict

The recorded data presents an asymmetric comparison. The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU has no benchmark entries in the database, so its measured performance cannot be quantified. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010, by contrast, has a single recorded 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2893 and sits at the 18th percentile of all GPUs.

For users who require a GPU with measured performance data, the RTX 4010 is the only option with a recorded benchmark score. Its score of 2893 places it effectively at parity with the nearest rivals in the database. The RTX 4010 trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB by only 0.5%, the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF by 0.6%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB by 0.7%. These deltas are small enough that run-to-run variation could account for the differences.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU, however, offers substantially more memory. Its 16 GB of LPDDR5 on a 128-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, which is higher than the RTX 4010's 96.00 GB/s. The AMD part also has a far lower TDP of 15 W versus 50 W for the RTX 4010. For workloads that depend on memory capacity rather than raw compute throughput, the AMD part has a structural advantage based on the specification data alone.

The RTX 4010 counters with a higher FP32 throughput of 2.706 TFLOPS against 1.638 TFLOPS for the AMD part. It also has a higher pixel rate of 28.19 GPixel/s versus 25.60 GPixel/s, and a higher boost clock of 1762 MHz versus 1600 MHz. The RTX 4010 includes 24 tensor cores, which the AMD part lacks entirely.

The verdict depends on what the data can support. For measured performance, the RTX 4010 is the only contender with a benchmark score. For memory capacity, power efficiency, and texture rate, the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU holds advantages in the specification sheet. The AMD part's 51.20 GTexel/s texture rate exceeds the RTX 4010's 42.29 GTexel/s, and its 16 GB memory capacity is four times larger.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between these two GPUs. The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU has zero benchmark results, and the winsA and winsB fields both record zero. This absence of direct comparison data means the relative measured performance cannot be established from the database.

The only benchmark score available belongs to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2893 gives it a percentile rank of 18 among all GPUs. The nearest rivals to the RTX 4010 in the database are all within one percentage point of its score. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB scores 2907, which is 0.5% higher. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF scores 2910, which is 0.6% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB scores 2913, which is 0.7% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro P600 scores 2923, which is 1% higher.

These narrow margins indicate that the RTX 4010 sits at a performance level comparable to a mixed group of cards spanning different generations and market segments. The 18th percentile ranking suggests it sits below the majority of GPUs in the database in raw benchmark performance.

Without any recorded benchmark for the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU, the head-to-head comparison must rely on specification-based analysis. The RTX 4010 leads in FP32 throughput, pixel rate, and clock speeds. The AMD part leads in memory capacity, memory bandwidth, texture rate, and TDP efficiency.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU uses the Van Gogh chip manufactured by TSMC on a 7 nm process. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 uses the GA107 chip manufactured by Samsung on an 8 nm process. The AMD chip contains 2,400 million transistors on a 163 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 14.7M per mm². The NVIDIA chip contains 8,700 million transistors on a 200 mm² die, giving a density of 43.5M per mm².

Clock speeds differ significantly. The AMD part runs at 1000 MHz base and 1600 MHz boost. The NVIDIA part runs at 1417 MHz base and 1762 MHz boost. Memory clocks also differ: the AMD part uses 800 MHz with 6.4 Gbps effective, while the NVIDIA part uses 1500 MHz with 12 Gbps effective.

Memory configuration shows the largest divergence. The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU has 16 GB of LPDDR5 on a 128-bit bus. The RTX 4010 has 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus. Bandwidth is 102.4 GB/s for the AMD part and 96.00 GB/s for the NVIDIA part.

Compute unit counts differ in distribution. The AMD part has 512 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. The NVIDIA part has 768 shading units, 24 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. The RT core counts are 8 for AMD and 6 for NVIDIA. The NVIDIA part adds 24 tensor cores; the AMD part has none listed.

Power and physical specifications differ sharply. The AMD part has a TDP of 15 W. The NVIDIA part has a TDP of 50 W and a suggested PSU of 250 W. The RTX 4010 is a single-slot card measuring 163 mm in length and 69 mm in height, with no power connectors required. The AMD part lists no dimensions, slot width, or power connector information. The RTX 4010 uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface; the AMD part lists no bus interface.

Display outputs differ as well. The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU has a single USB Type-C output. The RTX 4010 has four mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs. The API support is identical: both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Architecture Differences

The architecture split is fundamental. The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU uses RDNA 2.0, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 uses Ampere. These are different GPU designs from different generations and manufacturers, and the specification data reflects distinct design priorities.

The process technology differs by one nanometer: TSMC's 7 nm node for AMD versus Samsung's 8 nm node for NVIDIA. Despite the smaller process, the AMD chip has a lower transistor density of 14.7M per mm² compared to 43.5M per mm² for the NVIDIA chip. The NVIDIA chip packs substantially more transistors into a slightly larger die: 8,700 million versus 2,400 million.

The compute architectures diverge in shader organization. The NVIDIA part has more shading units at 768 versus 512, but fewer TMUs at 24 versus 32. Both have 16 ROPs. The RT core counts are close, with 8 for AMD and 6 for NVIDIA, but the NVIDIA part includes 24 tensor cores for AI-related workloads, a feature absent from the AMD specification listing.

The RDNA 2.0 architecture in the AMD part delivers FP16 throughput of 3.277 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio relative to FP32. The Ampere architecture in the NVIDIA part delivers FP16 at 2.706 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio. This means the AMD part has higher peak FP16 throughput, while the NVIDIA part has higher FP32 throughput.

Memory architecture reflects different target use cases. The AMD part uses LPDDR5, a low-power memory type suited to its 15 W TDP. The NVIDIA part uses GDDR6, a higher-performance memory type, but with a narrower 64-bit bus and less total capacity. The AMD part achieves higher bandwidth despite the lower memory clock because of its wider 128-bit bus.

The production status for both is Active. The release dates differ, with the AMD part listed as 2024-12-31 and the NVIDIA part as 2024-04-15. The RTX 4010 has a predecessor in the GeForce 30 series and a successor in the GeForce 50 series. The AMD part lists no predecessor or successor.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU wins in memory capacity. Its 16 GB of LPDDR5 is four times the 4 GB available on the RTX 4010. For workloads that require large working sets, such as high-resolution texture loading or complex scene data, the AMD part has a clear structural advantage. The AMD part also wins in memory bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s versus 96.00 GB/s, and in texture rate at 51.20 GTexel/s versus 42.29 GTexel/s.

Power efficiency is another AMD win. The 15 W TDP is one-third of the RTX 4010's 50 W TDP. The AMD part requires no additional power connector and lists no suggested PSU, while the RTX 4010 suggests a 250 W PSU. In constrained power environments, the AMD part is the more practical option based on the recorded data.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 wins in raw compute throughput. Its FP32 performance of 2.706 TFLOPS is 65% higher than the AMD part's 1.638 TFLOPS. The pixel rate also favors NVIDIA at 28.19 GPixel/s versus 25.60 GPixel/s. The higher boost clock of 1762 MHz versus 1600 MHz contributes to this advantage.

The RTX 4010 wins in AI-related capability through its 24 tensor cores. The AMD part lists no tensor core equivalent. For workloads that use tensor core acceleration, the RTX 4010 has the only hardware support in this comparison.

The RTX 4010 also wins in display connectivity with four mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs versus a single USB Type-C on the AMD part. Multi-monitor setups are better served by the NVIDIA card based on the listed outputs. The RTX 4010 additionally has a defined physical form factor: single-slot, 163 mm length, 69 mm height, with no external power connectors.

The RTX 4010 has the only measured benchmark data. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2893 places it at the 18th percentile of all GPUs and within 1% of four nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU has no benchmark entries, so its measured performance position is undefined in the database.

For users prioritizing measured performance, AI acceleration, display outputs, and standard PCIe integration, the RTX 4010 is the supported choice. For users prioritizing memory capacity, bandwidth, texture throughput, and low power draw, the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU offers advantages in the recorded specifications. The choice between them depends on which set of attributes matters more for the intended workload.