Radeon 8065S vs RX 9060 XT 8 GB
Aggregate performance score
We've compared Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB with Radeon 8065S, including specs and performance data.
8065S outperforms 9060 XT 8 GB by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 80 | 79 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 93.89 | no data |
| Power efficiency | 24.45 | 67.20 |
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 (2025−2026) | RDNA 3.5 (2025−2026) |
| GPU code name | Navi 44 | Gorgon Halo |
| Market segment | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 4 June 2025 (1 year ago) | 28 September 2026 (less than a year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $299 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices.
Performance to price scatter graph
Currently popular graphics cards are shown for comparison.
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Real power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially if overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 2048 | 2560 |
| Core clock speed | 1700 MHz | 1295 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3130 MHz | 3000 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 29,700 million | no data |
| Manufacturing process technology | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 55 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 400.6 | 480.0 |
| Floating-point processing power | 25.64 TFLOPS | no data |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 128 | 160 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 40 |
| L0 Cache | 512 KB | 1.3 MB |
| L1 Cache | no data | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Laptop size | no data | medium sized |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Length | 267 mm | no data |
| Width | 2-slot | no data |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR6 | System Shared |
| Maximum RAM amount | 8 GB | System Shared |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | System Shared |
| Memory clock speed | 2518 MHz | System Shared |
| Memory bandwidth | 322.3 GB/s | no data |
| Shared memory | - | + |
| Resizable BAR | + | - |
Connectivity and outputs
This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.
| Display Connectors | 1x HDMI 2.1b, 2x DisplayPort 2.1a | Portable Device Dependent |
| HDMI | + | - |
API and SDK support
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4 |
Synthetic benchmarks
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low
| Counter-Strike 2 | 250−260 | 250−260 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 110−120 | 110−120 |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 110−120 | 110−120 |
| Resident Evil 4 Remake | 130−140 | 130−140 |
Full HD
Medium
| Battlefield 5 | 140−150 | 140−150 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 250−260 | 250−260 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 110−120 | 110−120 |
| Far Cry 5 | 150−160 | 150−160 |
| Fortnite | 200−210 | 200−210 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 180−190 | 180−190 |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 110−120 | 110−120 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180 | 170−180 |
| Valorant | 270−280 | 270−280 |
Full HD
High
| Battlefield 5 | 140−150 | 140−150 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 250−260 | 250−260 |
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 270−280 | 270−280 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 110−120 | 110−120 |
| Far Cry 5 | 150−160 | 150−160 |
| Fortnite | 200−210 | 200−210 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 180−190 | 180−190 |
| Grand Theft Auto V | 140−150 | 140−150 |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 110−120 | 110−120 |
| Metro Exodus | 110−120 | 110−120 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180 | 170−180 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 180−190 | 180−190 |
| Valorant | 270−280 | 270−280 |
Full HD
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 140−150 | 140−150 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 110−120 | 110−120 |
| Far Cry 5 | 150−160 | 150−160 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 180−190 | 180−190 |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 110−120 | 110−120 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180 | 170−180 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 180−190 | 180−190 |
Full HD
Epic
| Fortnite | 200−210 | 200−210 |
1440p
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 130−140 | 130−140 |
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 300−350 | 300−350 |
| Grand Theft Auto V | 100−110 | 100−110 |
| Metro Exodus | 70−75 | 70−75 |
| Valorant | 300−350 | 300−350 |
1440p
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 110−120 | 110−120 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 60−65 | 60−65 |
| Far Cry 5 | 120−130 | 120−130 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 140−150 | 140−150 |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 100−110 | 100−110 |
1440p
Epic
| Fortnite | 130−140 | 130−140 |
4K
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 60−65 | 60−65 |
| Grand Theft Auto V | 110−120 | 110−120 |
| Metro Exodus | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 80−85 | 80−85 |
| Valorant | 280−290 | 280−290 |
4K
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 75−80 | 75−80 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 27−30 | 27−30 |
| Far Cry 5 | 65−70 | 65−70 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 100−105 | 100−105 |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 30−35 | 30−35 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 75−80 | 75−80 |
4K
Epic
| Fortnite | 65−70 | 65−70 |
All in all, in popular games:
- there's a draw in 58 tests (100%)
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 47.02 | 47.38 |
| Recency | 4 June 2025 | 28 September 2026 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 55 Watt |
Radeon 8065S has a 1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 63% lower power consumption.
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB and Radeon 8065S.
Be aware that Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB is a desktop graphics card while Radeon 8065S is a notebook one.
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