AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU vs NVIDIA RTX A1000 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU shows no benchmark entries, while the NVIDIA RTX A1000 has three recorded results. The RTX A1000 delivers a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 969, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 52078, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 49574. With no comparable numbers on the AMD side, the database provides no direct head-to-head comparison between these two parts. The absence of measurements for the Ryzen Z2 GPU means every win in this section belongs to the RTX A1000 by default, though the margin cannot be quantified from the data.

The RTX A1000 holds an average benchmark score of 34207 across its recorded tests. Its percentile ranking against all GPUs sits at 79, placing it above the majority of tracked graphics hardware. The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU carries a percentile of 50 with an average score of zero, which reflects the lack of submitted benchmark results rather than a performance estimate. The data shows a clear asymmetry: one product has extensive testing behind it, the other has none recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The NVIDIA RTX A1000 wins in every measurable category within the database. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 969 demonstrates a functional DirectX 12 rendering pipeline, while the Geekbench OpenCL result of 52078 indicates strong general compute throughput. The Vulkan score of 49574 confirms that the architecture handles both major cross-platform graphics APIs effectively. These results place the RTX A1000 in the 79th percentile of all GPUs, a significant standing for a workstation-oriented part.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU shows no recorded wins because no benchmark data exists for it. The database lists zero benchmark entries, zero average score, and no nearest rivals for this product. Its 50th percentile rank is a neutral placeholder, not an indication of mid-pack performance. Without measurements, the data cannot establish where this GPU would win or lose against the RTX A1000. The Ryzen Z2 GPU remains an unquantified entry in the database, while the RTX A1000 has concrete evidence across three separate tests.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different manufacturers and use fundamentally different designs. AMD builds the Ryzen Z2 GPU on a 4 nm process at TSMC, packing 25,390 million transistors into a 178 mm² die. NVIDIA fabricates the RTX A1000 on an 8 nm process at Samsung, with 8,700 million transistors across a 200 mm² die. The transistor density reflects this gap: the AMD chip reaches 142.6M transistors per mm², while the NVIDIA chip manages 43.5M per mm². The AMD part uses the RDNA 3.0 architecture under the Hawk Point chip, while the RTX A1000 relies on the Ampere architecture with the GA107 chip.

Memory configurations differ substantially. The Ryzen Z2 GPU carries 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 119.9 GB/s of bandwidth. The RTX A1000 provides 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on the same 128-bit bus width but achieves 192.0 GB/s of bandwidth due to faster memory clocks. The RTX A1000 runs its memory at 1500 MHz with 12 Gbps effective speed, while the AMD part runs at 937 MHz with 7.5 Gbps effective. This gives the NVIDIA card a 60% bandwidth advantage despite half the capacity.

Compute resources are organized differently. The AMD GPU uses 768 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 32 raster operation units. The NVIDIA GPU fields 2304 shading units, 72 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The RTX A1000 also includes 18 ray tracing cores and 72 tensor cores, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU lists 12 ray tracing cores and no tensor core count. The AMD part reaches higher clock speeds with an 800 MHz base and 2700 MHz boost, compared to the RTX A1000's 727 MHz base and 1462 MHz boost.

Pixel and texture throughput reflect these architectural choices. The AMD GPU posts 86.40 GPixel/s pixel rate and 129.6 GTexel/s texture rate. The NVIDIA part delivers 46.78 GPixel/s and 105.3 GTexel/s. Floating point performance tells a different story: the Ryzen Z2 GPU reaches 8.294 TFLOPS in both FP32 and FP16 with a 1:1 ratio, while the RTX A1000 achieves 6.737 TFLOPS in both formats. Power consumption also diverges, with the AMD part rated at 28 W TDP and the NVIDIA part at 50 W TDP.

Physical and interface differences are notable. The RTX A1000 is a single-slot card measuring 163 mm in length and 69 mm in height, using a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface. It offers four mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs and carries a suggested PSU rating of 250 W. The Ryzen Z2 GPU lists no dimensions, no bus interface, and only one USB Type-C display output. Both cards draw power without external connectors and support DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA part was released on 2024-04-15, while the AMD part followed on 2024-12-31.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward choice for anyone needing measured performance: the NVIDIA RTX A1000. It has three recorded benchmark scores, an average score of 34207, and a 79th percentile ranking. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA RTX A2000 12 GB with an average score of 34154 and a delta of 0.2%, the AMD Radeon RX 560 XT with 34133 and a delta of 0.2%, the NVIDIA TITAN V with 34355 and a delta of -0.4%, and the AMD Radeon RX 480 with 33997 and a delta of 0.6%. These close margins place the RTX A1000 in a tight competitive cluster where no single product dominates by more than a fraction of a percent.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU cannot win a verdict based on data because no measurements exist. Its specifications show higher FP32 throughput at 8.294 TFLOPS versus 6.737 TFLOPS, double the memory capacity at 16 GB versus 8 GB, and significantly lower power draw at 28 W versus 50 W. However, the RTX A1000 counters with higher memory bandwidth at 192.0 GB/s versus 119.9 GB/s, more shading units, more ray tracing cores, tensor cores, and a smaller physical footprint. Without benchmark results for the AMD part, any performance conclusion remains speculative. The database records only one product with verified results, and that product is the RTX A1000.

FAQ

Q: What benchmark scores does the NVIDIA RTX A1000 have?

A: The RTX A1000 scores 969 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 52078 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 49574 in Geekbench Vulkan.

Q: How does the RTX A1000 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It scores 0.2% above the RTX A2000 12 GB and RX 560 XT, 0.6% above the RX 480, and 0.4% below the TITAN V. All rivals sit within a narrow range around 34,000 average score.

Q: Which GPU has more memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has 16 GB of LPDDR5X, while the NVIDIA RTX A1000 has 8 GB of GDDR6.

Q: What are the power consumption figures?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU is rated at 28 W TDP, and the NVIDIA RTX A1000 is rated at 50 W TDP.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same APIs?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the RTX A1000's percentile ranking?

A: The RTX A1000 sits at the 79th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34207.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU | NVIDIA RTX A1000 |

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

| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Ampere |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 8 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Samsung |

| Transistors | 25,390 million | 8,700 million |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | 200 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 142.6M / mm² | 43.5M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 800 MHz | 727 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2700 MHz | 1462 MHz |

| Memory Size | 16 GB | 8 GB |

| Memory Type | LPDDR5X | GDDR6 |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | 128 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 119.9 GB/s | 192.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 768 | 2304 |

| TMUs | 48 | 72 |

| ROPs | 32 | 32 |

| Ray Tracing Cores | 12 | 18 |

| Tensor Cores | Not listed | 72 |

| Pixel Rate | 86.40 GPixel/s | 46.78 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 129.6 GTexel/s | 105.3 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 8.294 TFLOPS | 6.737 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 8.294 TFLOPS (1:1) | 6.737 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 28 W | 50 W |

| Slot Width | Not listed | Single-slot |

| Power Connectors | None | None |

| Suggested PSU | Not listed | 250 W |

| Bus Interface | Not listed | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

| Display Outputs | 1x USB Type-C | 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a |

| Dimensions | Not listed | 163 mm length, 69 mm height |

| Release Date | 2024-12-31 | 2024-04-15 |

| Predecessor | Not listed | Quadro Turing |

| Successor | Not listed | Workstation Ada |