AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a stark contrast between the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. The RTX 4060 holds a decisive advantage in every measurable benchmark category where data exists. The Ryzen Z2 A GPU has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, leaving its performance profile entirely unquantified against the RTX 4060's substantial results.

The RTX 4060's average benchmark score stands at 17,639, placing it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs tracked. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 with an average score of 17,666 (a delta of -0.2%), the AMD Radeon 780M at 17,588 (delta of +0.3%), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 at 17,551 (delta of +0.5%), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 at 17,509 (delta of +0.7%). These narrow deltas indicate that the RTX 4060 sits in a tightly contested performance band, with its closest competitor, the HD 7790, effectively matching its score within 0.2%.

In specific tests, the RTX 4060 delivers a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,302. The Geekbench OpenCL result reaches 95,057, while the Geekbench Vulkan score lands at 48,643. Passmark results show a DirectX 10 score of 103, DirectX 11 at 175, DirectX 12 at 76, and DirectX 9 at 236. The Passmark G2D score is 1,037, while the G3D score reaches 19,545. The Passmark GPU compute score is 9,213.

The Ryzen Z2 A GPU's percentile ranking of 50 places it at the median of all GPUs, but without any actual benchmark scores, this ranking appears to be a placeholder rather than a measured result. The absence of head-to-head benchmark data between the two cards means no direct comparison can be drawn from test results. The RTX 4060's raw numbers, however, speak to a device capable of handling modern workloads with significant headroom, particularly in compute-heavy tasks where its OpenCL score exceeds the 95,000 mark.

Where Each One Wins

The data indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 wins in every scenario where benchmark results exist. Its 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance dwarfs the Ryzen Z2 A GPU's 1.638 TFLOPS, a difference of roughly 9.2 times in raw compute throughput. The RTX 4060 also achieves 15.11 TFLOPS FP16 at a 1:1 ratio, while the Ryzen Z2 A GPU reaches only 3.277 TFLOPS FP16 at a 2:1 ratio. This means the RTX 4060 maintains its FP16 performance at full rate, whereas the AMD part halves its rate for FP16 workloads.

In pixel processing, the RTX 4060 delivers 118.1 GPixel/s compared to the Ryzen Z2 A GPU's 25.60 GPixel/s. Texture fill rates show a similar gap: 236.2 GTexel/s versus 51.20 GTexel/s. Memory bandwidth favors the RTX 4060 at 272.0 GB/s against 102.4 GB/s, though the Ryzen Z2 A GPU compensates with double the memory capacity at 16 GB versus 8 GB.

The Ryzen Z2 A GPU's advantage lies in its power envelope. Its 15 W TDP is dramatically lower than the RTX 4060's 115 W TDP. This makes the AMD part suitable for scenarios where power draw is the primary constraint, such as compact or passively cooled systems. The RTX 4060, by contrast, requires a 300 W suggested PSU and a dual-slot form factor with a 12-pin power connector, indicating a desktop-oriented design.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split between these two GPUs is foundational. The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU uses the Van Gogh chip built on RDNA 2.0 architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It contains 2,400 million transistors on a 163 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 14.7 million per square millimeter. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 uses the AD107 chip on Ada Lovelace architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process, also at TSMC. Its transistor count reaches 18,900 million on a 159 mm² die, for a density of 118.9 million per square millimeter.

The RTX 4060's transistor density is roughly 8 times higher than the Ryzen Z2 A GPU's, reflecting the newer process node and more complex architecture. The Ryzen Z2 A GPU features 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 ROPs, along with 8 ray tracing cores. The RTX 4060 counters with 3,072 shading units, 96 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 24 ray tracing cores, and 96 tensor cores. The tensor cores are exclusive to the NVIDIA part, enabling AI-accelerated workloads that the AMD GPU cannot match.

Memory configurations diverge sharply. The Ryzen Z2 A GPU uses 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, clocked at 800 MHz with 6.4 Gbps effective speed. The RTX 4060 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on the same 128-bit bus width, but at 2125 MHz with 17 Gbps effective speed. The higher memory clock on the RTX 4060 produces bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s for the AMD part. Clock speeds also favor NVIDIA: the RTX 4060 runs at a base of 1830 MHz and boosts to 2460 MHz, while the Ryzen Z2 A GPU operates at 1000 MHz base and 1600 MHz boost.

Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The RTX 4060 offers a broader display output suite with 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, whereas the Ryzen Z2 A GPU provides only 1x USB Type-C. The RTX 4060 also uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface, while the Ryzen Z2 A GPU lists no bus interface in the data. Production statuses differ: the Ryzen Z2 A GPU remains active, while the RTX 4060 is marked end-of-life, having been succeeded by the GeForce 50 series and preceded by GeForce 30.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two GPUs?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17,639, while the Ryzen Z2 A GPU has no recorded benchmark score, so no direct numerical comparison is possible.

Q: How does the memory bandwidth compare?

A: The RTX 4060 delivers 272.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the Ryzen Z2 A GPU offers 102.4 GB/s, a difference of approximately 2.7 times in favor of NVIDIA.

Q: What are the power consumption figures?

A: The Ryzen Z2 A GPU has a TDP of 15 W, while the RTX 4060 has a TDP of 115 W.

Q: Which card has more memory capacity?

A: The Ryzen Z2 A GPU has 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory, while the RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Q: Are there any benchmark tests where the Ryzen Z2 A GPU wins?

A: No, the database contains zero benchmark results for the Ryzen Z2 A GPU, so no wins are recorded for it in any test.

Q: What is the FP32 compute performance of each card?

A: The RTX 4060 achieves 15.11 TFLOPS FP32, while the Ryzen Z2 A GPU reaches 1.638 TFLOPS FP32.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear conclusion: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the dominant performer across all quantified metrics. Its FP32 throughput of 15.11 TFLOPS, pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s, and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s position it as a capable desktop GPU with results in the 61st percentile. The Ryzen Z2 A GPU, with no benchmark scores and only a median percentile placeholder, cannot be assessed on performance grounds from the recorded data.

The Ryzen Z2 A GPU's case rests entirely on its efficiency and capacity profile. Its 15 W TDP makes it suitable for low-power applications, and its 16 GB memory capacity exceeds the RTX 4060's 8 GB. However, the RTX 4060's memory bandwidth advantage of 272.0 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s suggests that the NVIDIA part can move data faster despite having less capacity. The RTX 4060's tensor cores and ray tracing cores (96 and 24, respectively) add features the Ryzen Z2 A GPU lacks, making it more versatile for modern workloads.

For users prioritizing measured performance, the RTX 4060 is the only option with empirical data supporting its capabilities. The Ryzen Z2 A GPU's active production status suggests ongoing availability, but its performance remains unverified in the database. The RTX 4060's end-of-life status and successor in the GeForce 50 series indicate it has been superseded, yet its benchmark results remain strong. The choice between these two hinges on whether the user values the Ryzen Z2 A GPU's low power draw and larger memory pool or the RTX 4060's substantial, recorded performance advantages.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 |

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

| Chip | Van Gogh | AD107 |

| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |

| Transistors | 2,400 million | 18,900 million |

| Die Size | 163 mm² | 159 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 14.7M / mm² | 118.9M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 1000 MHz | 1830 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 1600 MHz | 2460 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 800 MHz (6.4 Gbps effective) | 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective) |

| Memory Size | 16 GB | 8 GB |

| Memory Type | LPDDR5 | GDDR6 |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | 128 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s | 272.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 512 | 3072 |

| TMUs | 32 | 96 |

| ROPs | 16 | 48 |

| RT Cores | 8 | 24 |

| Tensor Cores | None | 96 |

| Pixel Rate | 25.60 GPixel/s | 118.1 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 51.20 GTexel/s | 236.2 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 1.638 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 3.277 TFLOPS (2:1) | 15.11 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 15 W | 115 W |

| Slot Width | Not specified | Dual-slot |

| Power Connectors | Not specified | 1x 12-pin |

| Suggested PSU | Not specified | 300 W |

| Bus Interface | Not specified | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

| Display Outputs | 1x USB Type-C | 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a |

| Release Date | 2024-12-31 | 2023-05-17 |

| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |

| Predecessor | Not specified | GeForce 30 |

| Successor | Not specified | GeForce 50 |

| Launch MSRP | Not specified | 299 USD |