AMD has updated the integrated graphics engine in its 6000 series mobile CPUs to use RDNA 2 architecture, leading to impressive performance increases over previous generations of its integrated GPUs (iGPUs).
Gaming benchmarks have shown that AMD’s new Rembrandt mobile CPUs outperform Intel’s 12th-generation Alder Lake equivalents for the majority of games tested.
Gaming Performance
Chinese news outlet Zhuanlan’s 1080p gaming benchmarks show that AMD has taken the necessary steps to improve its previous iteration of integrated graphics, known as Vega.
When comparing AMD’s mid-range Ryzen 5 6600H (red bar) against Intel’s equivalent i5-12500H (light blue bar) and higher-tier i7-12700H (dark blue bar), the 6600H came out on top in the majority of games.
1080p gaming benchmark comparing the i5-12500H, 17-12500H, R5 6600H, and the R7 6800H. (Credit: Zhuanlan)
This is not only the case for AMD’s mid-range entry but also for its top-of-the-line CPUs. In a recent video by Linus Tech Tips, AMD’s R9 6900HS outperformed Intel’s i9-12900HK easily in Forza Horizon 5.
A Ryzen Rembrandt iGPU easily outperforms Intel’s Alder Lake equivalent. (Credit: Linus Tech Tips)
These results make it easy to see why both the PS5 and the Xbox Series X currently utilise RDNA 2-based iGPUs and why Valve’s Steam Deck will also use this graphics engine.
Power Efficiency
In addition to fantastic gaming performance, the 6000 series mobile chips offer impressive improvements in battery life.
A recent video by Linus Tech Tips showcased that the new Zephyrus G14 model containing a Ryzen 6900HS managed to last 6 hours longer than its last-generation counterpart, even though both laptops have the same batteries and display resolutions.
A comparison between current-gen and last-gen Zephyrus G14 models. (Credit: Linus Tech Tips)
These results show that 60+ fps entry-level gaming performance is now accessible without a dedicated graphics card thanks to AMD’s RDNA 2 integrated graphics.
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