AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct comparison data between the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 is limited, as the database contains no shared benchmark entries for both products. The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has no recorded benchmark scores, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 has one entry: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2893. This places the RTX 4010 in the 18th percentile among all GPUs in the database.

The RTX 4010's single score sits remarkably close to several higher-tier competitors. It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB by only 0.5%, with that rival scoring 2907. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF scores 2910, putting the RTX 4010 0.6% behind. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB records 2913, a 0.7% gap. Even the NVIDIA Quadro P600, an older professional card, scores 2923, which is 1% ahead. These deltas are tiny, meaning the RTX 4010 performs nearly identically to those cards in the Steel Nomad test, despite its lower position in the product stack.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU lacks any benchmark entries, so its percentile of 50 is not derived from measured performance data. Instead, that figure appears to reflect the product's position relative to other GPUs based on specifications. The RTX 4010's 18th percentile, by contrast, comes from an actual recorded score. Without head-to-head test results, the data cannot confirm which chip wins in any specific workload.

FAQ

Q: Does the database show any benchmark where the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU beats the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has no recorded benchmark scores, while the RTX 4010 has one measured result. There are no shared head-to-head benchmark entries between the two products.

Q: How does the RTX 4010 compare to its nearest rivals in the Steel Nomad DX12 test?

A: The RTX 4010 scores 2893, which is 0.5% behind the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB (2907), 0.6% behind the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF (2910), 0.7% behind the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB (2913), and 1% behind the Quadro P600 (2923). All four rivals score within a 30-point range.

Q: What is the RTX 4010's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4010 sits in the 18th percentile of all GPUs in the database, based on its average benchmark score of 2893.

Q: What is the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU's percentile ranking?

A: The database assigns the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU a 50th percentile position, but it has no benchmark scores to support that figure. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: Both GPUs have 768 shading units. The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU also has 48 texture mapping units and 32 raster operations pipelines, while the RTX 4010 has 24 texture mapping units and 16 raster operations pipelines.

Q: Which GPU has more ray tracing cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has 12 ray tracing cores, double the RTX 4010's 6. The RTX 4010 additionally has 24 tensor cores, while the AMD chip has none listed.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 as the only product with verified performance metrics. Its Steel Nomad score of 2893 places it within 1% of several more expensive or higher-tier GPUs, which indicates strong execution in that specific DX12 workload. The 18th percentile ranking, however, shows it remains a modest performer among the broader GPU landscape.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU presents a different case. With no benchmark scores, its 50th percentile ranking is not verifiable through measured data. The database cannot confirm how it performs in any test, so any judgment must rely entirely on its specification sheet. The RTX 4010 is the defensible choice for anyone who needs proven results. The AMD chip is an unknown quantity in actual workloads, despite its higher percentile label.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs diverge sharply in nearly every hardware category. The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU uses 25,390 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while the RTX 4010 uses 8,700 million transistors on a 200 mm² die. Transistor density reflects this: 142.6M per mm² for AMD versus 43.5M per mm² for NVIDIA.

Clock speeds favor AMD in boost frequency. The Ryzen Z2 GPU runs at an 800 MHz base and 2700 MHz boost, while the RTX 4010 starts at 1417 MHz base and boosts to 1762 MHz. Memory clock also differs: AMD lists 937 MHz (7.5 Gbps effective), NVIDIA lists 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective).

Memory capacity and type are major differentiators. The AMD chip has 16 GB of LPDDR5X on a 128-bit bus, delivering 119.9 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 4010 has 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus, providing 96.00 GB/s. The AMD GPU has 48 TMUs and 32 ROPs; the RTX 4010 has 24 TMUs and 16 ROPs. Ray tracing cores favor AMD at 12 versus 6, but NVIDIA counters with 24 tensor cores where AMD has none.

Pixel and texture rates follow the core counts. AMD delivers 86.40 GPixel/s and 129.6 GTexel/s. NVIDIA delivers 28.19 GPixel/s and 42.29 GTexel/s. FP32 compute shows AMD at 8.294 TFLOPS versus NVIDIA at 2.706 TFLOPS; both list FP16 at the same 1:1 ratio.

Power draw differs significantly: AMD is rated at 28 W TDP, NVIDIA at 50 W TDP. The RTX 4010 requires a 250 W suggested PSU, while AMD lists no PSU requirement. Both use no power connectors. The RTX 4010 is a single-slot card measuring 163 mm in length and 69 mm in height, with a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. The AMD chip lists no dimensions, slot width, or bus interface.

Display outputs differ: AMD provides a single USB Type-C port, while NVIDIA offers four mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Process nodes and foundries also differ: AMD uses 4 nm TSMC, NVIDIA uses 8 nm Samsung.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU is built on RDNA 3.0 architecture, using the Hawk Point chip, and is categorized as a Console GPU. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The architecture emphasizes high transistor density and efficient power draw, with the 28 W TDP reflecting a mobile-oriented design. The 16 GB LPDDR5X memory and 128-bit bus target bandwidth efficiency rather than raw capacity.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 uses Ampere architecture on the GA107 chip, part of the GeForce 40-series. It is built on Samsung's 8 nm process, which is less dense but allows higher clock speeds in a conventional desktop card format. The 50 W TDP and single-slot design make it a low-profile discrete GPU. Its 24 tensor cores and 6 ray tracing cores provide dedicated hardware for AI and ray tracing workloads, features absent from the AMD chip's spec sheet.

The die size difference is notable: AMD packs 25,390 million transistors into 178 mm², while NVIDIA spreads 8,700 million across 200 mm². This makes the AMD chip more than twice as dense per square millimeter. The architectural philosophies diverge: AMD prioritizes compute throughput per watt with a huge transistor budget, while NVIDIA uses a smaller transistor count but adds specialized tensor hardware and a wider display output configuration.

The RTX 4010's predecessor is the GeForce 30 series, and its successor is the GeForce 50 series, placing it in a clear product timeline. The AMD chip lists no predecessor or successor, and its release date of 2024-12-31 is later than the RTX 4010's 2024-04-15.

Where Each One Wins

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 wins in verified benchmark performance. Its Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2893 is the only measured data point between the two products, and it holds up well against rivals scoring within 1%. The 18th percentile ranking, while low overall, is a concrete result. The RTX 4010 also wins on practical desktop integration: a defined single-slot size, four display outputs, a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, and a 250 W suggested PSU make it straightforward to install in a standard PC case.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU wins on raw specification advantages. Its 16 GB memory capacity is four times the RTX 4010's 4 GB, and its 119.9 GB/s bandwidth exceeds NVIDIA's 96.00 GB/s. FP32 compute of 8.294 TFLOPS is roughly three times the RTX 4010's 2.706 TFLOPS. Pixel rate (86.40 GPixel/s) and texture rate (129.6 GTexel/s) are both far higher than NVIDIA's figures. The 12 ray tracing cores double NVIDIA's count, and the 28 W TDP is less than the RTX 4010's 50 W, indicating better energy efficiency on paper.

For use cases, the RTX 4010 suits anyone who needs a proven, compact discrete GPU with multiple display outputs and a known benchmark result. Its tensor cores support AI-accelerated workloads that the AMD chip cannot handle. For workloads that demand large memory buffers, high compute throughput, or minimal power draw, the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU presents a stronger specification profile, though without benchmark confirmation. The data cannot validate AMD's performance in practice, so the RTX 4010 remains the only product with demonstrated results in the database.