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Avg. price in UK: ~£1,500
Avg. price in US: ~$1,700
VRAM: ?
Memory bus width: 128 bit
Thermal Design Power (TDP): 15 W

AMD Radeon 890M review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

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4.2
Gaming
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45.0%
1.7
Floating-point performance
25.0%
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VRAM
20.0%
2.8
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
7.6
Video editing
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35.0%
10
AV1 encode
30.0%
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VRAM
20.0%
1.7
Floating-point performance
15.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4.1
1080p
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55.0%
1.7
Floating-point performance
25.0%
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VRAM
10.0%
2.8
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4.1
1440p
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50.0%
1.7
Floating-point performance
30.0%
?
VRAM
15.0%
2.8
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4.5
4K
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40.0%
1.7
Floating-point performance
35.0%
?
VRAM
20.0%
2.8
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version

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The AMD Radeon 890M is a high-performance integrated GPU based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, featuring 16 Compute Units (1024 shading units) and a boost clock speed of up to 2900 MHz. Built on a 4nm process for the Strix Point APU lineup, it delivers roughly 5.94 TFLOPS of FP32 floating-point performance and supports modern features like DirectX 12 Ultimate and hardware-accelerated ray tracing with 16 dedicated cores. Its main pros include impressive 1080p gaming performance that rivals entry-level dedicated cards like the GTX 1650, high energy efficiency with a scalable TDP as low as 15W, and support for high-speed LPDDR5X memory. However, its cons include a lack of dedicated VRAM, making performance highly dependent on system RAM speeds and power limits, and its inability to handle the most demanding AAA titles at ultra settings without significant frame rate drops.

Technical Specifications of graphics card AMD Radeon 890M

Overall score

4.5

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.

Performance

3.8

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3DMark Time Spy benchmark score

What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.

When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

3DMark Port Royal score

What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.

When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

PassMark (G3D) result

What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark

When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

PassMark (DirectCompute) result

What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests

When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

Floating-point performance

What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.

When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

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Memory

1.8

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VRAM

What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card

When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

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Memory type

What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)

When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

LPDDR5/LPDDR5X/LPDDR5T

GDDR version

What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

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Memory bus width

What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits

When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

Maximum memory bandwidth

What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory

When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

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Platform & Features

9.3

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PCI Express (PCIe) version

What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported

When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

PCIe lanes

What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication

When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

DirectX version

What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version

When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

Vulkan version

What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version

When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

OpenGL version

What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version

When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

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Connectivity & Media

8.3

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Max displays supported

What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously

When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

Max digital resolution

What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution

When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

DisplayPort outputs

What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs

When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort version

What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported

When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

DisplayPort link rates

What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections

When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Power & Cooling

6.8

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)

When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

Power consumption while under peak load

What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.

When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

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Recommended PSU wattage

What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply

When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

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Board power limit

What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board

When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

PCIe power spec

What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed

When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Design

5.1

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Size

What it is: Physical size of the GPU card

When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length

What it is: Physical length of the GPU card

When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Height

What it is: Physical height of the GPU card

When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Slot width

What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card

When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

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Weight

What it is: Total weight of the graphics card

When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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AMD Radeon 890M vs the average graphics card

Why is AMD Radeon 890M better than the average graphics card?

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15.8% higher boost clock speed
AMD Radeon 890M has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,900 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.
Importance: HIGH
AMD Radeon 890M has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,900 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.2900 MHz vs 2505 MHz
93% lower TDP
AMD Radeon 890M has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (15 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.
Importance: MEDIUM
AMD Radeon 890M has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (15 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.15 W vs 215 W
4.29x faster VRAM clock
AMD Radeon 890M has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (7,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.
Importance: LOW
AMD Radeon 890M has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (7,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.7500 MHz vs 1750 MHz
20% smaller process node
AMD Radeon 890M has a lower process node than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.
Importance: MEDIUM
AMD Radeon 890M has a lower process node than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.4 nm vs 5 nm
93.3% lower board power limit
AMD Radeon 890M has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (15 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.
Importance: LOW
AMD Radeon 890M has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (15 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.15 W vs 225 W
Newer DisplayPort version
AMD Radeon 890M supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.
Importance: LOW
AMD Radeon 890M supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).2.1 vs 1.4a
Better FP64 ratio
AMD Radeon 890M has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
What it is: Ratio of double-precision (FP64) to single-precision (FP32) performance
When it matters: When you need to know whether FP64 is merely present or genuinely useful.
Importance: LOW
AMD Radeon 890M has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).1:16 vs 1:64
15.8% higher boost clock speed
AMD Radeon 890M has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,900 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
Better FP64 ratio
AMD Radeon 890M has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
4.29x faster VRAM clock
AMD Radeon 890M has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (7,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
20% smaller process node
AMD Radeon 890M has a lower process node than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
Newer DisplayPort version
AMD Radeon 890M supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
93% lower TDP
AMD Radeon 890M has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (15 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
93.3% lower board power limit
AMD Radeon 890M has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (15 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.

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Why is AMD Radeon 890M worse than the average graphics card?

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79.2% lower base clock speed
AMD Radeon 890M has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (400 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
24 fewer compute units
AMD Radeon 890M has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (16 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
No CUDA support
AMD Radeon 890M does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
120 fewer TMUs
AMD Radeon 890M has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (64 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
24 fewer ray tracing cores
AMD Radeon 890M has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (16 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
51.3% lower texture rate
AMD Radeon 890M has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (185.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
32 fewer ROPs
AMD Radeon 890M has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
43.1% lower pixel rate
AMD Radeon 890M has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (92.8 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
73.7% lower FP32 performance
AMD Radeon 890M has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (5.9 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
112 fewer AI cores
AMD Radeon 890M has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (32 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
63.9% lower PassMark score
AMD Radeon 890M has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (8,167 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
75.5% lower gaming score
AMD Radeon 890M has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (3,600 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
80.6% lower ray tracing score
AMD Radeon 890M has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (1,777 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
65.4% lower compute score
AMD Radeon 890M has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (4,182 points vs 12,074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,074 points.
74.2% lower compute throughput
AMD Radeon 890M has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (5.9 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
60% lower FP16 performance
AMD Radeon 890M has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (11.9 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
3,328 fewer FP32 units
AMD Radeon 890M has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1,024 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
128 bit narrower memory bus
AMD Radeon 890M has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
73.2% lower memory bandwidth
AMD Radeon 890M has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (120 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
60.5% slower memory speed
AMD Radeon 890M has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (7,500 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
91.7% smaller L2 cache
AMD Radeon 890M has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
No DLSS support
AMD Radeon 890M does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
Fewer PCIe lanes
AMD Radeon 890M has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
Older Vulkan version
AMD Radeon 890M supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
Older OpenCL version
AMD Radeon 890M supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2 vs 3.0).
Older encoder generation
AMD Radeon 890M uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
Older shader model
AMD Radeon 890M supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
Not VR ready
AMD Radeon 890M is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
Narrower decode codec support
AMD Radeon 890M supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
No dual BIOS
AMD Radeon 890M does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
No fan stop
AMD Radeon 890M does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
25 °C higher load temperature
AMD Radeon 890M has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (92 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
5 °C lower thermal ceiling
AMD Radeon 890M has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (100 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
No backplate
AMD Radeon 890M does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
No RGB lighting
AMD Radeon 890M does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
128 bit narrower memory bus
AMD Radeon 890M has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.
Importance: HIGH
AMD Radeon 890M has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.128 bit vs 256 bit
79.2% lower base clock speed
AMD Radeon 890M has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (400 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.
Importance: HIGH
AMD Radeon 890M has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (400 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.400 MHz vs 1920 MHz
24 fewer compute units
AMD Radeon 890M has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (16 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.
Importance: HIGH
AMD Radeon 890M has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (16 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.16 vs 40
No CUDA support
AMD Radeon 890M does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
What it is: Supports CUDA parallel computing platform
When it matters: When your apps or AI tools specifically depend on the CUDA software stack.
Importance: MEDIUM
AMD Radeon 890M does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
120 fewer TMUs
AMD Radeon 890M has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (64 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.
Importance: HIGH
AMD Radeon 890M has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (64 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.64 vs 184
24 fewer ray tracing cores
AMD Radeon 890M has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (16 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.
Importance: HIGH
AMD Radeon 890M has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (16 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.16 vs 40
73.2% lower memory bandwidth
AMD Radeon 890M has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (120 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.
Importance: HIGH
AMD Radeon 890M has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (120 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.120 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
No DLSS support
AMD Radeon 890M does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
What it is: Supports NVIDIA DLSS upscaling technology
When it matters: When you play NVIDIA-supported games and want better frame rates at higher settings.
Importance: LOW
AMD Radeon 890M does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.

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What customers like about AMD Radeon 890M?

Leading integrated graphics performance, often outperforming older dedicated cards like the GTX 1650 in 1080p gaming.
Excellent power efficiency with significant performance-per-watt gains (up to 32%) over the previous generation.
Capable of handling modern AAA titles at 1080p with medium settings, especially when using FSR upscaling.
Includes a dedicated NPU for local AI tasks like image processing and real-time visual effects.
Supports high-end connectivity including up to four SUHD 8K displays and modern codecs like AV1.

What customers dislike about AMD Radeon 890M?

Performance is heavily dependent on system-wide power limits (TDP), cooling quality, and memory bandwidth (RAM speed).
Still significantly slower than mid-range dedicated GPUs like the RTX 3050 or RX 7600M for heavy AAA workloads.
Lacks dedicated VRAM, meaning it must share and compete for system memory, which can lead to bottlenecks.
Performance advantages over the older 780M diminish at higher TDP levels (above 35W).
AMD driver issues have been noted by some users, though they are typically resolved via updates.

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chipsandcheese.com

24/08/2024

Summary of the review

AMD's Radeon 890M: Strix Point's Bigger iGPU

The Radeon 890M integrated GPU, featured in AMD’s "Strix Point" Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, delivers a substantial generation-over-generation performance uplift by expanding its architecture to eight Workgroup Processors (WGPs). On the positive side, this RDNA 3.5-based iGPU pushes compute throughput past 5 TFLOPS (and over 10 TFLOPS for fused multiply-add operations), translating to excellent real-world gaming performance in demanding modern titles like Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p. It benefits from faster LPDDR5-7500 memory support that yields an impressive 96.11 GB/s of measured Vulkan bandwidth, low Local Data Share (LDS) latency, and a highly efficient CPU-to-GPU copy bandwidth of nearly 38 GB/s—comfortably beating a standard PCIe 4.0 x16 link. Furthermore, its architecture remains competitive even when dialed down to lower power profiles (like 15W SoCs), outperforming or matching rival solutions from Intel and Qualcomm at similar power draws. However, the architecture does come with some constraints and minor drawbacks. To truly shine and outpace its predecessor, the enlarged GPU requires a massive power budget; maximum performance in tested laptops results in a steep system battery discharge rate of around 50W,...

phoronix.com

28/07/2024

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AMD Radeon 890M "RDNA3.5" Graphics Run Well With Latest Open-Source Linux Drivers

The Phoronix review of the AMD Radeon 890M (RDNA 3.5) integrated graphics highlights significant gains in Linux gaming and compute performance, with impressive power efficiency. Key advantages include superior open-source driver support via Mesa/RADV, frequently outperforming Windows 11 drivers at launch, alongside substantial performance-per-Watt improvements over previous generations. However, the review notes that the RDNA 3.5 hardware requires cutting-edge software, specifically Linux kernel 6.10+ and Mesa 24.1+ for stability, with initial testing revealing necessary firmware workarounds like disabling Panel Self Refresh. Additionally, performance is heavily constrained by system-level factors, including the specific laptop’s cooling, memory speed, and power profiles.

geekom.au

14/11/2025

Summary of the review

AMD Radeon 890M: Complete Performance Guide - geekom

The AMD Radeon 890M is a high-end integrated GPU (iGPU) built on a 4nm process and the RDNA 3.5 architecture, engineered to offer a strong balance between performance and power efficiency for compact devices like mini PCs and thin laptops. It features 16 compute units, reaches a maximum frequency of 2,900 MHz, and supports next-generation ray-tracing along with modern video codecs like AV1 and H.265. Tested within systems like the GEEKOM A9 Max (paired with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU), the iGPU shows a significant leap in graphics power, achieving ~110 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 and ~150 FPS in Counter-Strike 2 at 1080p, while yielding a 23% average real-world gaming improvement over the previous Radeon 780M generation. The primary pros of the Radeon 890M include its exceptional energy efficiency at lower TDPs (15–20W), its ability to easily outperform older dedicated desktop cards like the GeForce GTX 1650, and its robust multi-screen capabilities that support up to four SUHD 4320p60 monitors. However, the review highlights notable cons, such as diminishing performance returns at higher TDP limits (28–35W), where...

laptopmedia.com

30/07/2024

Summary of the review

Gaming on AMD Radeon 890M! Testing in 6 Games + Comparisons

The LaptopMedia review indicates the AMD Radeon 890M (RDNA 3.5) delivers a significant 20% to 30% performance boost over the 780M, offering a competitive alternative to dedicated GPUs like the RTX 2050 with up to 32% better efficiency. Key advantages include playable 1080p gaming in AAA titles and high framerates in esports, making it ideal for thin laptops and handhelds. Conversely, the 890M's performance is heavily dependent on fast system memory bandwidth and is prone to aggressive thermal throttling, which can limit its gains over the 780M in sustained gaming. Additionally, it cannot fully replace higher-end dedicated cards without relying on upscaling, restricting its role to a premium integrated solution.

guru3d.com

16/07/2024

Summary of the review

AMD Radeon 890M Integrated Graphics Performance, Comparable to NVIDIA GTX 1070 Discrete GPU

The Guru3D review highlights the impressive synthetic performance of AMD’s Radeon 890M integrated graphics (RDNA3.5 architecture), which achieves performance levels comparable to older mid-range discrete desktop graphics cards. Tested on an ASUS ProArt P16 laptop equipped with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, the iGPU achieved a Geekbench OpenCL score of 42,932 points and a Vulkan score of 46,298 points. These metrics place it right alongside the desktop Nvidia GTX 1070 (45,011 OpenCL / 46,299 Vulkan) and slightly ahead of options like the AMD Radeon RX 5500 and the mobile Nvidia GTX 1650 Ti. The main pros detailed in the review focus on this unprecedented level of integrated power, demonstrating that modern iGPUs can handle demanding tasks and gaming without the strict requirement for a bulky, power-hungry discrete graphics card. It also shows exceptional API optimization, notably beating out the rival Intel Arc A140V by 35.4% in Vulkan benchmarks. However, the review introduces notable cons regarding power efficiency and scaling. While the performance matches a GTX 1070, achieving these high scores relies heavily on a high configurable Thermal...

geekom.co.uk

23/12/2025

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AMD Radeon 890M: Complete Performance Guide

The AMD Radeon 890M is a high-end integrated GPU based on the 4nm RDNA 3.5 architecture, engineered for mobile processors and optimized for mini PCs like the GEEKOM A9 Max. Paired with Ryzen AI 9 HX processors, it features 16 compute units, 1,024 shaders, and clock speeds up to 2,900 MHz. In performance tests, it establishes itself as a benchmark leader by achieving a Vulkan score of approximately 46,298 on Geekbench 6, which is a 23% increase over the older Radeon 780M. This power allows the graphics card to outperform dedicated desktop cards like the GeForce GTX 1650 and approach GTX 1070 performance levels, delivering smooth 1080p gaming at high settings for modern titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Counter-Strike 2. The review highlights several prominent pros and cons regarding its integration into ultra-compact systems. On the positive side, it offers exceptional energy efficiency with a low TDP of 15-25W, next-generation hardware ray-tracing, FSR 2.0 upscaling, and efficient AV1/H.265 hardware decoding for 4K and 8K media rendering. However, the GPU suffers from notable limitations, including diminished performance gains over the 780M...

kitguru.net

11/08/2024

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Radeon 890M iGPU – 1080p benchmarks, FSR and more!

The KitGuru review focuses on evaluating the gaming capabilities of the brand new AMD Radeon 890M integrated GPU (iGPU), which is built into the flagship AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor. Tested using an ASUS Zenbook S 16 laptop configured with 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM, reviewer Dominic Moass shifts away from traditional charts to showcase real-world 1080p gaming performance. The evaluation highlights a list of demanding titles including Call of Duty: MW3, Cyberpunk 2077, Forza Horizon 5, and Starfield, to explore how modern scaling features like AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) impact fluid gameplay on a low-power, mobile chip. The primary pro highlighted in the review is the highly impressive and viable performance delivered by this iGPU for on-the-go gaming. It is capable of handling modern titles smoothly at 1080p resolution, with well-optimized games like Forza Horizon 5 and F1 23 achieving entirely playable framerates even on High graphical settings. On the other hand, the key con is that it remains an integrated chip bound by explicit hardware constraints, meaning users must be sensible with quality adjustments in heavier...

pcwelt.de

12/05/2026

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Geekom A9 Max 2026 Edition im Test: Mini-PC mit viel KI-Power

The Geekom A9 Max (2026 Edition) is a high-performance mini-PC equipped with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 processor, delivering exceptional single-core benchmark scores (2,908 in Geekbench 6) that rival mid-range desktop CPUs. The platform offers immense AI capabilities, generating 86 TOPS of combined system performance (55 TOPS from the NPU alone), which easily fulfills Windows 11 Copilot+ requirements. Housed in a premium, compact 600-gram aluminum chassis, the device offers excellent connectivity, including two USB4 ports, dual 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports, and Wi-Fi 7 out of the box. Storage performance is equally strong, utilizing a 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD that reaches high sequential read speeds of 6,164 MB/s. Geekom also separates itself from competitors by bundling the PC with an extensive 3-year warranty. However, the hardware package suffers from a severe bottleneck due to its out-of-the-box single-channel RAM configuration. The single 32 GB DDR5 module heavily throttles the integrated Radeon 890M GPU, yielding a Time Spy score of 2,416, which sits noticeably below the graphics chip's standard dual-channel expectations. This results in unplayable frame rates (around 12...

computerbase.de

03/09/2024

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AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370Go to product viewer dialog for this item.: Gaming-Benchmarks mit höherer TDP

The review explores the gaming performance of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, specifically analyzing how a higher Thermal Design Power (TDP) unlocks its integrated Radeon 890M GPU. While early testing at a restricted 33W TDP in the Asus Zenbook S 16 disappointed users with minor single-digit performance gains, raising the TDP to 51W (and up to 80W in CPU-heavy scenarios) inside the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 successfully unlocks the full 2.9 GHz clock potential. At this higher 51W power tier, the APU demonstrates measurable synthetic gains, pushing 20% ahead of the older Ryzen 9 8945HS in 3DMark benchmarks. Real-world gaming benefits also improve, showing an 11% frame rate increase in Cyberpunk 2077 and a 13% uplift in Homeworld 3 compared to the lower-power configurations. Application performance similarly scales up, yielding a 13% improvement in Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core benchmarks. Pros and Cons Pros: The processor features excellent performance scalability, allowing the Radeon 890M iGPU to reach its advertised 2.9 GHz clock frequency when given adequate power headroom. It delivers meaningful generational gaming upgrades of up to 20% over...

lesnumeriques.com

30/07/2024

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Labo - La partie graphique Radeon 890M du Ryzen AI 9 HX ...

AMD Radeon 890M Performance The AMD Radeon 890M integrated graphics (iGPU), built on the new RDNA3.5 architecture with 16 compute cores inside the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, shows a substantial generational leap in graphical capability. Tested within the Asus ZenBook S 16 OLED using a 33 W thermal envelope and 8 GB of allocated VRAM, the iGPU achieved a 33% higher graphics score in 3DMark Time Spy compared to the previous Radeon 780M. In real-world gaming scenarios, it delivers an average performance uplift of 23%, achieving frame rate gains of up to 40% in demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Control, and Diablo IV. Furthermore, it closely rivals entry-level dedicated mobile GPUs, trading blows and even slightly outperforming Nvidia's discrete GeForce RTX 2050 in titles like Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Call of Duty: Black Ops. Despite these impressive advancements, the Radeon 890M exhibits a few notable drawbacks. While it matches or beats the dedicated GeForce RTX 2050 in certain games, Nvidia's discrete card maintains a clear advantage in titles like The Medium and Cyberpunk 2077 when pushing maximum settings...

hardzone.es

12/08/2024

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La AMD Radeon 890M es más potente que la GTX 1650Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

Based on the review, the AMD Radeon 890M integrated graphics chip (APU) demonstrates a significant evolutionary leap in mobile hardware performance, easily outpacing NVIDIA's long-standing GTX 1650 dedicated desktop graphics card. Tested within an ASUS VivoBook 16 laptop featuring the AMD Ryzen AI 9 370 HX processor and 32 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, the integrated RDNA 3.5 architecture delivered exceptional results in demanding video games. It achieved a 45% performance advantage over the GTX 1650 in Cyberpunk 2077 and Forza Horizon 5, and proved to be twice as fast in RoboCop: Rogue City, offering budget-conscious users a highly viable alternative to purchasing an additional external graphics card. Pros and Cons Pros: The Radeon 890M provides outstanding energy efficiency compared to dedicated desktop GPUs while delivering roughly double the framerates (FPS) of competing solutions like the Intel Core 7 Ultra 155H. Additionally, because it is built on a relatively new architecture, there is still immense potential for further performance growth and optimization through future driver updates. Cons: The comparison test carried a slight methodology flaw; the desktop PC running the GTX...

noticias3d.com

22/10/2024

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Radeon 890M a prueba en juegos, ¿puede con trazado de rayos?

The AMD Radeon 890M integrated graphics card, built on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, delivers strong gaming performance at 1080p, often matching low-end dedicated GPUs. In older or less demanding titles, it achieves high frame rates, reaching 88.7 FPS in GTA V (high quality), 133.9 FPS in Counter Strike 2 (low quality), and 134.3 FPS in Fortnite (low quality). Even demanding modern games run smoothly with optimized settings: Cyberpunk 2077 hits 57.1 FPS using a mix of medium/high settings with FSR 2.1 Balanced, while Elden Ring reaches 50.1 FPS and Baldur’s Gate 3 hits 47 FPS at 1080p medium settings. These benchmarks highlight the chip's impressive ability to handle heavy modern titles without needing a standalone graphics card. However, the GPU suffers from major technical limitations when tackling heavy graphical workloads. Because it is an integrated solution, it lacks dedicated VRAM and must share the system's standard RAM, which limits overall bandwidth. Ray tracing is a notable weakness; while it can technically run Cyberpunk 2077 with ultra ray tracing at 32.1 FPS, doing so requires aggressive FSR 2.1 Ultra-Performance upscaling, which...

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