AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU vs NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no shared benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell. The AMD part has an empty benchmark array, while the NVIDIA card has nine entries. This means every performance comparison must rely on the NVIDIA card's measured scores and the AMD card's computed specifications, plus the percentile rankings for both.

The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell posts an average benchmark score of 27135 across its nine tests. Its percentile ranking sits at 72, meaning it outperforms roughly 72 percent of all GPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU holds a percentile ranking of 50, placing it at the median of all recorded graphics cards. That percentile gap is the first clear signal: the NVIDIA part occupies a higher performance tier entirely.

Looking at the NVIDIA card's individual results, the Geekbench Vulkan score of 194168 stands as its strongest single-test showing. The PassMark G3D score of 28427 and the PassMark GPU Compute score of 14805 both indicate strong general rasterization and compute throughput. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result of 4648 confirms modern DirectX 12 workload capability. Lower-level API tests show expected scaling: PassMark DirectX 9 scores 354, DirectX 10 scores 173, DirectX 11 scores 276, and DirectX 12 scores 97. The PassMark G2D score of 1265 reflects 2D desktop performance.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has no measured benchmark scores in the database. Its specifications, however, allow for a projected comparison. The AMD card delivers 4.147 TFLOPS FP32 compute, while the NVIDIA card delivers 36.83 TFLOPS FP32, a difference of roughly 8.9 times. The AMD card's texture rate is 129.6 GTexel/s versus 575.4 GTexel/s for NVIDIA, a 4.4 times gap. Pixel rates differ similarly: 86.40 GPixel/s for AMD versus 197.3 GPixel/s for NVIDIA, a 2.3 times gap. Memory bandwidth shows the largest relative difference: 102.4 GB/s for AMD versus 672.0 GB/s for NVIDIA, a 6.6 times gap.

The nearest rival data for the NVIDIA card provides context for its standing. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell scores 1.7 percent above the NVIDIA RTX A4000 (26683 average score). It sits 1.1 percent below the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (27425 average score) and 1.1 percent below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (27435 average score). Against the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (27565 average score), it trails by 1.6 percent. These deltas are small, indicating the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell performs in the same bracket as these established desktop and mobile parts.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has no nearest rivals listed in the database, so no direct comparison points exist for it. Its specifications place it in a fundamentally different performance class. The transistor counts reinforce this: AMD uses 13,100 million transistors on a 208 mm² die, while NVIDIA uses 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die.

The Verdict

The data shows two GPUs built for entirely different purposes. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is a high-performance workstation card with measured benchmark scores that place it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU is a low-power console-class chip at the 50th percentile, with no recorded benchmark scores to verify its real-world standing.

For compute-heavy workloads, the NVIDIA card dominates. Its 36.83 TFLOPS FP32 output is roughly 8.9 times the AMD card's 4.147 TFLOPS. Its 672.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is 6.6 times higher. Its 8960 shading units dwarf the AMD card's 768. The NVIDIA card also includes 280 tensor cores, a feature the AMD card lacks entirely. Any task involving machine learning, neural rendering, or tensor-accelerated processing must go to the NVIDIA part.

For power-constrained environments, the AMD card has the clear advantage. Its 28 W TDP is five times lower than the NVIDIA card's 140 W TDP. The AMD card requires no power connectors, while the NVIDIA card needs a single 16-pin connector and a 300 W suggested PSU. The AMD card's single USB Type-C display output fits minimal embedded or handheld designs. The NVIDIA card's four DisplayPort 2.1b outputs suit a multi-monitor workstation setup.

The NVIDIA card's predecessor is listed as Workstation Ada, confirming its lineage in professional GPU territory. Its single-slot form factor, 241 mm length, 111 mm height, and 20 mm width make it physically compact for a workstation card. The AMD card has no listed dimensions, slot width, or bus interface, indicating it is designed for soldered or custom integration rather than standard expansion slots.

Users who need verified performance should choose the NVIDIA card. Its benchmark scores are recorded, its percentile ranking is established, and its nearest rivals confirm its position. Users who need minimal power draw and compact integration should choose the AMD card, accepting its unverified performance profile.

Where Each One Wins

The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell wins in every measured performance category. Its DirectX 12 Ultimate support matches the AMD card, but its actual throughput is far higher. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4648 demonstrates modern gaming and rendering capability. The PassMark G3D score of 28427 confirms strong general 3D performance. The PassMark GPU Compute score of 14805 shows substantial compute throughput for non-graphics tasks.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU wins in power efficiency and integration flexibility. Its 28 W TDP allows passive or minimal cooling solutions. Its lack of power connectors means it can draw power from a motherboard or carrier board directly. Its 6 nm process node from TSMC is larger than the NVIDIA card's 5 nm node, but the AMD chip's lower transistor count (13,100 million versus 45,600 million) reduces complexity and cost. The AMD card's 800 MHz base clock and 2700 MHz boost clock show a wide dynamic range for power management.

Memory configuration favors each card differently. The NVIDIA card has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 672.0 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD card has 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. The NVIDIA card's memory type is faster and its capacity is larger, but the AMD card's LPDDR5 memory is more power-efficient and can be integrated more easily into compact designs.

The NVIDIA card's 70 RT cores and 280 tensor cores give it dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI workloads. The AMD card has 12 RT cores and no tensor cores. Ray tracing performance will be substantially higher on the NVIDIA card, though the AMD card does support DirectX 12 Ultimate with ray tracing features. Tensor-based features like DLSS or similar AI acceleration are unavailable on the AMD card.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 compute performance?

A: The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell delivers 36.83 TFLOPS FP32, while the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU delivers 4.147 TFLOPS. The NVIDIA card is roughly 8.9 times faster in raw FP32 throughput.

Q: How does the NVIDIA card compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell scores 1.7 percent above the NVIDIA RTX A4000 (26683 average score). It trails the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (27425 average score) by 1.1 percent, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (27435 average score) by 1.1 percent, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (27565 average score) by 1.6 percent.

Q: What memory configurations do these cards use?

A: The NVIDIA card uses 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD card uses 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Do both cards support the same graphics APIs?

A: Yes, both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA card additionally has 280 tensor cores for AI acceleration, which the AMD card lacks.

Q: What are the power requirements for each card?

A: The AMD card has a 28 W TDP and requires no power connectors. The NVIDIA card has a 140 W TDP, requires a single 16-pin power connector, and has a suggested PSU rating of 300 W.

Q: Which card has better ray tracing hardware?

A: The NVIDIA card has 70 RT cores, while the AMD card has 12 RT cores. The NVIDIA card also adds 280 tensor cores, which the AMD card does not have.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU uses the Rembrandt+ chip based on RDNA 2.0 architecture, manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The chip contains 13,100 million transistors on a 208 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 63.0 million transistors per square millimeter. This architecture is derived from console GPU designs, as indicated by its generation label "Console GPU (AMD)".

The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell uses the GB203 chip based on Blackwell 2.0 architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The chip contains 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 120.6 million transistors per square millimeter. This is a professional workstation GPU in the Blackwell PRO W (x000) generation.

The AMD card has 768 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, 32 raster output units, and 12 ray tracing cores. It has no tensor cores. The NVIDIA card has 8960 shading units, 280 texture mapping units, 96 raster output units, 70 ray tracing cores, and 280 tensor cores. The NVIDIA card's shading unit count is 11.7 times higher, and its RT core count is 5.8 times higher.

The AMD card's FP16 performance is 8.294 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio relative to FP32. The NVIDIA card's FP16 performance is 36.83 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio, meaning it does not sacrifice throughput for half-precision calculations. This makes the NVIDIA card more efficient for workloads that benefit from FP16 computation.

The AMD card uses LPDDR5 memory, which is designed for low power consumption in mobile or embedded applications. The NVIDIA card uses GDDR7 memory, which is optimized for high bandwidth in desktop workstation cards. The NVIDIA card's memory clock runs at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective data rate, while the AMD card's memory runs at 800 MHz with 6.4 Gbps effective data rate.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ on nearly every specification field. The AMD card uses a 6 nm process node, while the NVIDIA card uses a 5 nm node, both from TSMC. The AMD chip has 13,100 million transistors versus 45,600 million for NVIDIA. The AMD die measures 208 mm² versus 378 mm² for NVIDIA.

Clock speeds favor the AMD card in boost frequency. The AMD card has a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2700 MHz. The NVIDIA card has a base clock of 1230 MHz and a boost clock of 2055 MHz. The AMD card's boost clock is 645 MHz higher, though this does not compensate for its far lower shading unit count.

Memory specifications differ substantially. The AMD card has 16 GB of LPDDR5 on a 128-bit bus with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. The NVIDIA card has 24 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth. The NVIDIA card has 8 GB more capacity and 6.6 times more bandwidth.

Power consumption differs by a factor of five. The AMD card has a 28 W TDP and no power connectors. The NVIDIA card has a 140 W TDP, a single 16-pin power connector, and a suggested PSU rating of 300 W. The NVIDIA card is single-slot with dimensions of 241 mm length, 111 mm height, and 20 mm width. The AMD card has no listed physical dimensions or slot width.

Display outputs also differ. The AMD card has a single USB Type-C output. The NVIDIA card has four DisplayPort 2.1b outputs. The NVIDIA card uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface, while the AMD card has no listed bus interface. The NVIDIA card's predecessor is Workstation Ada, while the AMD card has no predecessor listed.

The AMD card's release date is recorded as 2024-12-31, while the NVIDIA card's release date is 2025-03-17. The AMD card's production status is Active, as is the NVIDIA card's. Neither card has a listed launch MSRP, successor, or series designation.