AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Comparison

The Verdict

The database places the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 far ahead of the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU in raw compute and rendering performance. The RTX 4060 delivers 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput, while the Ryzen Z2 Go manages 4.147 TFLOPS, a 3.6x advantage for NVIDIA. The RTX 4060 also holds a 61st percentile rank among all GPUs, compared to the Ryzen Z2 Go's 50th percentile. For any workload requiring substantial graphics horsepower, the RTX 4060 is the clear choice based on recorded measurements.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU, however, is not without purpose. Its 28 W TDP, 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory, and 12 RT cores position it as a highly efficient, integrated-class solution. The data shows the Z2 Go consumes a fraction of the power of the RTX 4060, which has a 115 W TDP and requires a 300 W suggested PSU. The Z2 Go also offers double the memory capacity, which can benefit certain large-data workloads. Users prioritizing power efficiency and memory capacity over raw speed should consider the AMD part.

The RTX 4060 is an end-of-life product in the GeForce 40 series, while the Ryzen Z2 Go remains in active production. The RTX 4060 was released in May 2023 with a launch MSRP of 299 USD. The Z2 Go's release date is listed as late 2024. The RTX 4060's nearest rivals in the database, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, AMD Radeon 780M, AMD Radeon Pro 560, and AMD Radeon Pro 460, all score within 0.7% of its average benchmark score of 17639, indicating a tightly contested performance band.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go uses the RDNA 2.0 architecture on a chip codenamed Rembrandt+, fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture on the AD107 chip, built on a 5 nm process, also at TSMC. The process node difference contributes to a notable disparity in transistor density: the RTX 4060 packs 118.9 million transistors per square millimeter, while the Z2 Go achieves 63.0 million per square millimeter.

The RTX 4060 contains 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die, whereas the Z2 Go has 13,100 million transistors on a larger 208 mm² die. This means the Z2 Go's die is 49 mm² larger but holds 5,800 million fewer transistors, reflecting the older RDNA 2.0 design versus the denser Ada Lovelace architecture.

Core configuration differs substantially. The RTX 4060 has 3,072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, 48 ROPs, 24 RT cores, and 96 tensor cores. The Z2 Go has 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and 12 RT cores, with no tensor cores listed. The RTX 4060's 24 RT cores give it a dedicated ray tracing advantage, while the Z2 Go's 12 RT cores offer a scaled-down RT presence. The RTX 4060's 96 tensor cores enable AI-accelerated features absent from the Z2 Go's specification.

Memory architecture also diverges. The Z2 Go uses 16 GB of LPDDR5 on a 128-bit bus, yielding 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The RTX 4060 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on the same 128-bit bus, but achieves 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, more than 2.6 times the Z2 Go's throughput. Memory clock differences drive this: the Z2 Go runs at 800 MHz (6.4 Gbps effective), while the RTX 4060 runs at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective).

Power delivery differs fundamentally. The Z2 Go has no power connectors and a 28 W TDP, while the RTX 4060 uses a single 12-pin connector, has a 115 W TDP, and recommends a 300 W PSU. The RTX 4060 is a dual-slot card measuring 240 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. The Z2 Go's dimensions are not recorded. Display outputs also differ: the Z2 Go has a single USB Type-C output, while the RTX 4060 has one HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher raw compute performance?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32, compared to the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go's 4.147 TFLOPS, a 3.6x advantage for NVIDIA.

Q: Which GPU uses less power?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go has a 28 W TDP and requires no power connectors, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has a 115 W TDP and needs a 12-pin connector with a 300 W suggested PSU.

Q: How does memory capacity compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go has 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 4060 offers higher bandwidth at 272.0 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s.

Q: Which GPU has more RT cores?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has 24 RT cores, double the 12 RT cores found on the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go.

Q: What is the performance percentile of each GPU?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, while the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go sits at the 50th percentile.

Q: Are both GPUs currently in production?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go is listed as active in production, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is marked as end-of-life.

Specification Differences

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

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

| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 5 nm |

| Transistors | 13,100 million | 18,900 million |

| Die Size | 208 mm² | 159 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 63.0M / mm² | 118.9M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 800 MHz | 1830 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2700 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 | 768 | 3072 |

| TMUs | 48 | 96 |

| ROPs | 32 | 48 |

| RT Cores | 12 | 24 |

| Tensor Cores | None | 96 |

| Pixel Rate | 86.40 GPixel/s | 118.1 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 129.6 GTexel/s | 236.2 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 4.147 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 8.294 TFLOPS (2:1) | 15.11 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 28 W | 115 W |

| Slot Width | Not recorded | Dual-slot |

| Power Connectors | None | 1x 12-pin |

| Suggested PSU | Not recorded | 300 W |

| Bus Interface | Not recorded | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

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

| Dimensions | Not recorded | 240 mm x 111 mm x 40 mm |

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

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

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | 299 USD |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the two GPUs, and the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go has no recorded benchmark scores or average benchmark score. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, however, has a comprehensive benchmark profile. Its average benchmark score is 17639, placing it in the 61st percentile.

The RTX 4060's best recorded result comes from Geekbench OpenCL, where it scores 95057. In Geekbench Vulkan, it scores 48643. In PassMark G3D, it scores 19545. The PassMark GPU Compute test yields 9213. Lower-level PassMark tests show 236 in DirectX 9, 175 in DirectX 11, 103 in DirectX 10, and 76 in DirectX 12. The 2D graphics test scores 1037, and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test scores 2302.

The nearest rivals to the RTX 4060 in the database provide context for its performance. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 has an average score of 17666, which is 0.2% higher than the RTX 4060. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, 0.5% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509, 0.7% lower. This tight clustering, within a 0.9 percentage point spread, suggests the RTX 4060 performs in a well-established performance tier.

The RTX 4060's FP32 output of 15.11 TFLOPS and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s indicate it handles compute-heavy and texture-heavy workloads with significant headroom. Its pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s supports high-resolution rendering. The Z2 Go's numbers, 4.147 TFLOPS, 129.6 GTexel/s, and 86.40 GPixel/s, show it operates in a lower performance class, consistent with its 28 W power envelope.

The RTX 4060's FP16 throughput matches its FP32 at 15.11 TFLOPS (1:1), while the Z2 Go achieves 8.294 TFLOPS FP16 via a 2:1 ratio. This means the Z2 Go's FP16 performance is exactly double its FP32, a common pattern for RDNA architectures, while the RTX 4060 provides equal throughput across both precisions.

The RTX 4060's higher clock speeds, 1830 MHz base and 2460 MHz boost, contrast with the Z2 Go's 800 MHz base and 2700 MHz boost. The Z2 Go's boost clock is 240 MHz higher than the RTX 4060's, but its base clock is 1030 MHz lower. The RTX 4060's higher minimum clock ensures sustained performance, while the Z2 Go relies on aggressive boosting to reach its modest peak throughput.

For memory-bound tasks, the RTX 4060's 272.0 GB/s bandwidth is a decisive advantage over the Z2 Go's 102.4 GB/s. The Z2 Go's 16 GB capacity may mitigate some bandwidth limitations for certain workloads, but the RTX 4060's nearly 2.7x bandwidth advantage is a dominant factor in most rendering and compute scenarios.