AMD Radeon RX 7600M vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 SE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison: the AMD Radeon RX 7600M has a single benchmark result, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 SE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This means a direct head-to-head numerical comparison is impossible for most metrics. The only concrete score available belongs to the AMD part, which achieved 63,775 points in the Geekbench OpenCL test. That score places the RX 7600M at the 89th percentile among all GPUs in the database, a strong showing for a mobile chip.

The RTX 5090 SE, in contrast, shows an average benchmark score of zero and a 50th percentile ranking, indicating a lack of verified performance data. The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and neither product registers a win in the winsA or winsB fields. This absence of data is itself informative: the NVIDIA card is listed with a launch MSRP of 1,499 USD, but its computational capabilities remain unmeasured in the current database. The RX 7600M's nearest rivals provide context for its score, with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP averaging 63,830 (a delta of -0.1 percent), the NVIDIA CMP 30HX at 63,842 (also -0.1 percent), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 at 63,693 (plus 0.1 percent), and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 9100 at 64,212 (minus 0.7 percent). These margins are tiny, showing the RX 7600M sits in a tightly clustered performance band.

Without a matching benchmark for the RTX 5090 SE, the analysis must rely on architectural specifications and theoretical throughput figures rather than measured results. The RX 7600M delivers 17.27 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, while the RTX 5090 SE is rated at 66.94 TFLOPS. That is a substantial gap on paper, roughly 3.9 times higher for the NVIDIA part, but no benchmark confirms how that translates into real-world tasks. The database does not contain a single test result for the RTX 5090 SE, so any claim about its actual speed remains speculative.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon RX 7600M wins in the only category with recorded data: it has a verified Geekbench OpenCL score of 63,775. That is its sole measurable advantage. The RTX 5090 SE cannot claim a benchmark victory because no scores exist for it. However, the specification sheet suggests where the NVIDIA card would likely dominate if tested. Its FP32 throughput of 66.94 TFLOPS is dramatically higher than the RX 7600M's 17.27 TFLOPS, and its texture rate of 1,045.9 GTexel/s far exceeds the AMD part's 269.9 GTexel/s. The pixel rate tells a similar story: 380.3 GPixel/s for the RTX 5090 SE versus 154.2 GPixel/s for the RX 7600M.

Memory capacity and bandwidth also favor the NVIDIA card heavily. The RTX 5090 SE packs 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.34 TB/s of bandwidth. The RX 7600M has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, yielding 256.0 GB/s. That is a 5.2 times bandwidth advantage for the RTX 5090 SE, which matters for high-resolution textures and compute workloads. The AMD card does hold one architectural edge: its FP16 performance is rated at 34.55 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, effectively doubling its FP32 rate. The NVIDIA part matches its FP32 and FP16 at 66.94 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio, which means it does not gain a throughput boost for half-precision work.

The use-case split is therefore straightforward. The RX 7600M is the only one with proven benchmark results, making it the safer choice for anyone relying on measured data. The RTX 5090 SE, based on its specifications, targets workloads that demand massive memory, extreme bandwidth, and raw compute power, but the absence of benchmarks leaves its actual performance unverified.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher benchmark score in the database?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600M is the only one with a recorded score, achieving 63,775 points in Geekbench OpenCL. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 SE has no benchmark entries and an average score of zero.

Q: How does the RX 7600M compare to its nearest rivals?

A: Its score of 63,775 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP (63,830, delta of -0.1 percent) and the NVIDIA CMP 30HX (63,842, delta of -0.1 percent). It sits just above the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 (63,693, plus 0.1 percent) and below the AMD Radeon Pro WX 9100 (64,212, minus 0.7 percent).

Q: What memory configuration does each card use?

A: The RX 7600M uses 8 GB of GDDR6 with a 128-bit bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 5090 SE uses 24 GB of GDDR7 with a 384-bit bus and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth.

Q: Are there differences in ray tracing and tensor core counts?

A: Yes. The RX 7600M has 28 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores. The RTX 5090 SE has 110 ray tracing cores and 440 tensor cores.

Q: What is the thermal design power for each card?

A: The RX 7600M has a TDP of 90 W and uses no power connectors, being an integrated graphics package. The RTX 5090 SE has a TDP of 500 W with a single 16-pin connector and a suggested PSU of 900 W.

Q: Which card has a higher transistor density?

A: The RTX 5090 SE has a transistor density of 122.9 million per square millimeter, while the RX 7600M has 65.2 million per square millimeter. Both are fabricated by TSMC, with the AMD part on a 6 nm node and the NVIDIA part on a 5 nm node.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every measurable specification. The AMD Radeon RX 7600M belongs to the Radeon RX 7000 series, uses the Navi 33 chip, and is built on RDNA 3.0 architecture. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 SE belongs to the GeForce 50-series, uses the GB202 chip, and is built on Blackwell 2.0 architecture. Their process nodes differ: 6 nm for AMD versus 5 nm for NVIDIA, both from TSMC. Transistor counts are starkly different, with the RX 7600M at 13,300 million and the RTX 5090 SE at 92,200 million. Die sizes follow the same pattern: 204 mm² for AMD versus 750 mm² for NVIDIA.

Clock speeds show a mixed picture. The RX 7600M has a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 2410 MHz, with a game clock of 2070 MHz. The RTX 5090 SE has a higher base clock of 1740 MHz but a slightly lower boost clock of 2377 MHz, and it has no listed game clock. Memory clocks differ as well: the AMD card runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed, while the NVIDIA card runs at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed. The memory bus width is 128 bits for AMD and 384 bits for NVIDIA, and the memory types are GDDR6 and GDDR7 respectively.

Shading units, texture mapping units, and render output units all favor NVIDIA. The RX 7600M has 1,792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The RTX 5090 SE has 14,080 shading units, 440 TMUs, and 160 ROPs. The NVIDIA card also has 110 ray tracing cores and 440 tensor cores, while the AMD card has 28 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores. Pixel and texture rates are higher on the RTX 5090 SE: 380.3 GPixel/s versus 154.2 GPixel/s, and 1,045.9 GTexel/s versus 269.9 GTexel/s.

Power and physical specifications diverge sharply. The RX 7600M has a TDP of 90 W, an IGP slot width, no power connectors, and no suggested PSU. The RTX 5090 SE has a TDP of 500 W, a dual-slot width, one 16-pin power connector, and a suggested PSU of 900 W. The bus interface also differs: PCIe 4.0 x16 for AMD versus PCIe 5.0 x16 for NVIDIA. Display outputs are portable-device dependent for the RX 7600M, while the RTX 5090 SE has 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b. The NVIDIA card has physical dimensions of 267 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 40 mm in width, while the AMD card has no recorded dimensions.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide between these two GPUs is fundamental. AMD uses RDNA 3.0 with the Navi 33 chip, codenamed Hotpink Bonefish, and places it in the Navi Mobile generation for the RX 7000M line. NVIDIA uses Blackwell 2.0 with the GB202 chip, places it in the GeForce 50 generation, and lists its predecessor as GeForce 40 with a successor of GeForce 60. The process nodes are both TSMC but differ in size: 6 nm for AMD and 5 nm for NVIDIA. Transistor density reflects this, with the RTX 5090 SE achieving 122.9 million transistors per square millimeter versus 65.2 million for the RX 7600M.

Cache and compute features diverge significantly. The RX 7600M has 28 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores, while the RTX 5090 SE has 110 ray tracing cores and 440 tensor cores. This tensor core presence is a major architectural difference, as it enables dedicated AI and deep learning workloads that the AMD card cannot accelerate through dedicated hardware. FP16 processing also differs: the AMD card runs at 34.55 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, meaning it halves its FP32 rate for half precision, while the NVIDIA card runs at 66.94 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio, meaning its FP16 throughput equals its FP32 throughput.

The memory architecture is another key split. The RX 7600M uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, while the RTX 5090 SE uses 24 GB of GDDR7 on a 384-bit bus. The bandwidth difference is substantial: 256.0 GB/s versus 1.34 TB/s. The NVIDIA card also has a newer memory standard, GDDR7, compared to AMD's GDDR6. Bus interface support differs as well, with AMD using PCIe 4.0 x16 and NVIDIA using PCIe 5.0 x16, which affects data transfer rates to the host system.

The API support is identical for both cards: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. This means software compatibility is not a differentiator. However, the physical and power architectures are very different. The RX 7600M is designed as an integrated graphics package with no power connectors and a 90 W TDP, suggesting a laptop or compact form factor. The RTX 5090 SE is a dual-slot discrete card with a 16-pin connector and a 500 W TDP, indicating a desktop or high-end workstation design. The release dates also differ: the RX 7600M launched on 2023-01-03, while the RTX 5090 SE is dated 2025-12-31.

The Verdict

The data does not allow a conventional performance verdict because the RTX 5090 SE has no benchmark scores. Any decision between these two must rest on specifications and the single verified result from the RX 7600M. For users who prioritize measured performance, the RX 7600M is the only option with evidence: its 63,775 Geekbench OpenCL score and 89th percentile ranking demonstrate solid capability. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.7 percent, confirming that it performs at a consistent level relative to those GPUs.

For users who prioritize raw specifications, the RTX 5090 SE is the clear choice on paper. Its 24 GB of GDDR7 memory, 1.34 TB/s bandwidth, 66.94 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, and 440 tensor cores represent a different class of hardware. The 500 W TDP and 900 W suggested PSU indicate a demanding power profile, while the RX 7600M's 90 W TDP and connector-free design suggest efficiency and portability. The RTX 5090 SE is also newer, with a release date of 2025-12-31 versus 2023-01-03 for the AMD card, and it has a stated successor, the GeForce 60, while the RX 7600M lists none.

The verdict depends on what the data can support. The RX 7600M offers proven benchmark performance in a low-power mobile package. The RTX 5090 SE offers unmatched specifications on paper, but the database records no test results to validate them. Users who require verified performance should favor the AMD card. Users who need maximum theoretical throughput, massive memory capacity, and tensor core acceleration might consider the NVIDIA card, but they must accept that its capabilities are unmeasured in the current database. The launch MSRP for the RTX 5090 SE is 1,499 USD, which is stated once here for reference. The choice is between data-backed results and specification-driven promise.