The first benchmark results for the RDNA 3 graphics architecture AMD Radeon 780M were revealed at a Chinese tech forum. Bilibili User Golden Pig Upgrade Pack (GPUP) claim He tested an AMD APU with a Radeon 780M iGPU with 3DMark Time Spy.
Interestingly, PC tech enthusiasts have run at least two separate tests on two systems to see how different memory configurations affect graphics performance. At its best, the new 780M is over 25% faster than its predecessor (RDNA 2 graphics architecture 680M) and within touching distance of an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 laptop GPU.
Whether the above performance test results are real or not, the upcoming Radeon 780M is almost certain to be the fastest iGPU available from any vendor, making it a first for PC system buyers and DIY enthusiasts. It will be an RDNA 3 iGPU.
The Radeon 780M and 760M were announced by AMD at CES 2023 last month as the main draw for their latest Ryzen 7040 series Phoenix family APUs for “ultimate ultra-thin” performance. AMD’s new iGPU flagship, the all-new RDNA 3-based Radeon 780M, features 12 CUs (768 SP) and clock speeds of up to 3,000 MHz. The 760M, on the other hand, offers 8CUs (512 SPs) and clocks up to 2,800MHz.
So how did GPUP’s Radeon 780M sample perform? Below, we’ve tabulated results from both, including a handful of rivals and well-known desktop stalwarts, to provide a clear comparison.
|
GPUs |
specification |
Time Spy Graphics Score |
|
Radeon 780M |
LPDDR5X-7500 |
~3000 |
|
Radeon 780M |
DDR5-5600 |
~2750 |
|
Radeon 680M |
Average score |
2383 |
|
GeForce RTX 2050 Laptop |
Average score |
3183 |
|
GeForce RTX 1050 Laptop |
Average score |
2095 |
|
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB |
Average score |
4203 |
|
Intel Arc A380 |
Average score |
4392 |
Integrated graphics naturally benefit from increased system memory speeds, so it’s no surprise to see the Radeon 780M step forward with LPDDR5X-7500 memory. Both systems perform better than their predecessors. Finally, while it’s encouraging to see iGPUs making their way into RTX 2050 territory, the big picture is that these low-power integrated graphics chips can still easily beat mid-range desktop cards in 2016. It has been.
We would have been negligent if we didn’t raise a warning flag. These ~3,000 and ~2,750 scores are dubious approximations and may be mere speculation as opposed to actual benchmark runs. Perhaps they are valid and just rounded up to obfuscate things a bit, but they stand out as an anomaly in the grand scheme of things.
And of course, it goes without saying that 3DMark Time Spy scores are not necessarily representative of real-world gaming performance. For example, its Arc A380 score overtakes the GTX 1060 6GB and is relatively higher than what we typically measure in GPU benchmarks. In other words, sprinkle your skepticism generously until the hardware hits the public eye.
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The first laptops powered by AMD Ryzen 7040 Phoenix processors with RDNA 3 iGPUs are expected to officially start shipping to consumers in March, but Bilibili’s GPUP has gotten some early samples. And it seems. The drivers are likely still being tuned, so expect further optimizations for these new he APUs. The rest of the laptop platform will also play a role, so it could be even more impressive when these new chips hit the public.
