Integrated graphics are evolving. AMD's new Radeon 8060S iGPU is generating buzz. Early performance figures suggest this integrated chip will compete with dedicated mobile graphics cards. Here is why.
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 Laptop: Ryzen AI Max + 395 & Radeon 8060S Unleashed
The core is the AMD Ryzen AI Max + 395. It features a powerful integrated graphics unit, the Radeon 8060S. This iGPU is significantly larger and more advanced than previous generations. It boasts 40 Compute Units. Older Strix Point processors offered only 16.
Trading Blows with the RTX 4060
Gaming performance is key. Initial reviews from ASUS ROG Flow Z13 laptop tests show impressive results. This laptop uses the AMD Ryzen AI Max + 395 and Radeon 8060S. The integrated GPU is reportedly holding its own against the mobile GeForce RTX 4060 in modern games. Integrated graphics are challenging dedicated cards.
Cyberpunk 2077: Neck and Neck
Consider Cyberpunk 2077, a GPU-intensive game. On medium settings, the Radeon 8060S reportedly achieves around 99 frames per second (fps). The RTX 4060 is slightly ahead at 101 fps. This is effectively a tie in real-world gaming.
Baldur's Gate 3: An Unexpected Upset
In Baldur's Gate 3, the Radeon 8060S appears to outperform the RTX 4060. Early tests indicate the integrated graphics reach 109 fps. The RTX 4060 achieves 107 fps. This is with the Radeon 8060S running under a 70W power limit (with a 120W potential max). This is impressive.
The VRAM Consideration
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 test laptop likely boosted Radeon 8060S performance. Reports indicate the laptop allows the iGPU to assign approximately 24GB of system RAM as VRAM. This substantial dedicated video memory could contribute to the performance. Comparisons with lower VRAM allocation will be interesting.
Future of Mobile Gaming
Regardless, initial results are promising. The Radeon 8060S, while not quite an RTX 4060, could be impactful for thin-and-light laptops and mobile gaming. Imagine playing new titles at smooth framerates without a dedicated GPU. Integrated graphics may be ready for broader gaming applications beyond simple tasks.
Expect more benchmarks and reviews as the Ryzen AI Max + 300 series and Radeon 8060S become widely available. The integrated graphics landscape is evolving.
