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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,500
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,700
  • VRAM: N/A GB
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  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 15 W

AMD Radeon 890M review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

4.6

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.6

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Poor
4.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

3.5

Performance

24.0%

2.0

Memory

12.0%

8.4

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.0

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.0

Design

4.0%

8.2

Connectivity & Media

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 6.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.8
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.4
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    10.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.0
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    15.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.6
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

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 AMD Radeon 890M

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

?

Performance

24.0%

?

Memory

12.0%

?

Power & Cooling

11.0%

?

Platform & Features

5.0%

?

Design

4.0%

?

Connectivity & Media

4.6
AMD Radeon 890M has a technical score of 4.63 points, which is lower than that of 82.7% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
AMD Radeon 890M has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.6

Overall score

40.0%

2.6

Price

4.0
AMD Radeon 890M has a quality-to-price ratio of 4 points, which is lower than 99.4% of products in this category.
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

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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

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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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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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

N/A
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

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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

N/A
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

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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

120 GB/s
AMD Radeon 890M reaches 120 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 93.6% of graphics cards.
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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

4.0
AMD Radeon 890M supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% of graphics cards.
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

x8
AMD Radeon 890M uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 68.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% of graphics cards.
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

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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

1.3
AMD Radeon 890M supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 73.5% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% of graphics cards.
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

4.6
AMD Radeon 890M supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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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

4
AMD Radeon 890M supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
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

7680x4320
AMD Radeon 890M supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
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

2.1
AMD Radeon 890M supports DisplayPort 2.1, which is more advanced than on 67.8% of graphics cards and equal to 7.8% of graphics cards.
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

40 Gbps
AMD Radeon 890M supports DisplayPort link rates up to 40 Gbps, which is faster than on 82.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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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

15 W
AMD Radeon 890M has a TDP of 15 W, which is lower than that of 99.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
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

15 W
AMD Radeon 890M draws 15 W under peak load, which is lower than 99.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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

N/A
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

15 W
AMD Radeon 890M has a board power limit of 15 W, which is lower than that of 99.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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

15 W
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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

N/A
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

N/A
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

N/A
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

  • 16% higher boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon 890M has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,900 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 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 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2900 MHz vs 2500 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
  • 93.2% lower board power limit
    AMD Radeon 890M has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (15 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 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 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.15 W vs 220 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
  • Broader encode codec support
    AMD Radeon 890M supports broader hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264).
    What it is: Supported hardware video encoding formats
    When it matters: When you record, stream, or transcode and need the right hardware video formats.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon 890M supports broader hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264).H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264
  • 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
  • 16% higher boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon 890M has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,900 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 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).
  • Broader encode codec support
    AMD Radeon 890M supports broader hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264).
  • 4x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    AMD Radeon 890M has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (40 Gbps vs 10 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 10 Gbps.
  • 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.
  • 93.2% lower board power limit
    AMD Radeon 890M has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (15 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 93.2% lower peak power draw
    AMD Radeon 890M has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (15 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.

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Power & Cooling
  • 79.2% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon 890M has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (400 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 32 fewer ray tracing cores
    AMD Radeon 890M has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (16 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 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.
  • 120 fewer TMUs
    AMD Radeon 890M has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (64 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • No CUDA support
    AMD Radeon 890M does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 50.7% lower texture rate
    AMD Radeon 890M has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (185.6 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 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.
  • 43.8% lower pixel rate
    AMD Radeon 890M has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (92.8 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 74% lower FP32 performance
    AMD Radeon 890M has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (5.9 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 59.7% lower FP16 performance
    AMD Radeon 890M has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (11.9 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 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.
  • 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.
  • 93.8% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Radeon 890M has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 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 (2.1 vs 3.0).
  • No backplate
    AMD Radeon 890M does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • 32 fewer ray tracing cores
    AMD Radeon 890M has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (16 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 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 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.16 vs 48
  • 79.2% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon 890M has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (400 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 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 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 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
  • 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
  • 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 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.
  • 50.7% lower texture rate
    AMD Radeon 890M has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (185.6 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon 890M has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (185.6 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.185.6 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/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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Third-party reviews

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.

Expert reviews

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chipsandcheese.com
24/08/2024
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...Read more

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phoronix.com
28/07/2024
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...Read more

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geekom.au
14/11/2025
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...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
30/07/2024
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....Read more

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guru3d.com
16/07/2024
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...Read more

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geekom.co.uk
23/12/2025
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...Read more

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kitguru.net
11/08/2024
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...Read more

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pcwelt.de
12/05/2026
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...Read more

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computerbase.de
03/09/2024
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...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
30/07/2024
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...Read more

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hardzone.es
12/08/2024
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...Read more

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noticias3d.com
22/10/2024
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...Read more

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