AMD Radeon 760M vs NVIDIA N1 20SM Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison: the AMD Radeon 760M has ten benchmark entries, while the NVIDIA N1 20SM has none. This means the 760M wins every recorded benchmark category by default, but the N1 20SM’s architectural specifications suggest it would dominate in scenarios that stress raw compute throughput. The 760M’s wins are measured across DirectX 9, 10, 11, and 12 tests, OpenCL, Vulkan, and compute workloads. Its strongest absolute result is the Geekbench Vulkan score of 30,336, followed by OpenCL at 20,255 and Passmark G3D at 5,310. The N1 20SM, with no benchmark scores in the database, cannot be credited with any measured victory, but its specification sheet indicates it is built for higher-end rendering tasks.

For legacy API compatibility, the 760M is the clear performer. Its Passmark DirectX 9 score of 65, DirectX 10 score of 19, and DirectX 11 score of 52 show it can handle older titles. The N1 20SM lists DirectX as “N/A,” OpenGL as “N/A,” and Vulkan as “N/A,” meaning the database records no API support for it. This is a critical distinction: the 760M is a functional graphics solution for current and legacy software, while the N1 20SM’s API status is unlisted, making it unsuitable for any standard graphics workload based on available data.

In compute-heavy scenarios, the N1 20SM’s specifications point to superiority. It has 2,560 shading units versus 512, 160 texture mapping units versus 32, and 80 tensor cores versus none. Its FP32 throughput is 12.01 TFLOPS compared to 5.323 TFLOPS. The N1 20SM also has 20 ray tracing cores versus 8. These numbers indicate that if benchmark scores were recorded, the N1 20SM would likely win in any modern DirectX 12 or Vulkan test, but the database shows zero such results. The 760M wins all measured categories because no alternative data exists.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different foundries and process nodes. The AMD Radeon 760M uses a 4 nm TSMC process, while the NVIDIA N1 20SM uses a 5 nm TSMC process. The 760M is built on the Phoenix chip with RDNA 3.0 architecture, belonging to the Navi III IGP generation. The N1 20SM uses the GB20B chip with Blackwell 2.0 architecture, part of the Blackwell IGP (N1x) generation.

Die size differs substantially. The 760M has a die size of 178 mm² with 25,390 million transistors, yielding a transistor density of 142.6 million per mm². The N1 20SM has a die size of 382 mm², which is more than double, but its transistor count is listed as “unknown” and its density is null. Clock speeds also differ: the 760M has a base clock of 800 MHz and boost clock of 2599 MHz, while the N1 20SM has a base clock of 741 MHz and boost clock of 2346 MHz. The 760M’s boost clock is higher by 253 MHz.

Memory architecture is a major separator. The 760M uses system-shared memory with a system-dependent bandwidth. The N1 20SM has 128 GB of dedicated LPDDR5X memory on a 256-bit bus with 273.2 GB/s bandwidth and a memory clock of 1067 MHz (8.5 Gbps effective). This gives the N1 20SM a massive advantage in memory-intensive workloads, though no benchmark confirms it.

Feature sets diverge significantly. The 760M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The N1 20SM lists all APIs as “N/A.” The 760M has 8 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores; the N1 20SM has 20 ray tracing cores and 80 tensor cores. The N1 20SM also has a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, while the 760M uses PCIe 4.0 x8. Display outputs differ: the 760M is motherboard dependent, while the N1 20SM has 1x HDMI. The 760M has a TDP of 15 W; the N1 20SM’s TDP is unknown.

The Verdict

Based strictly on recorded data, the AMD Radeon 760M is the only GPU with measurable performance. Its average benchmark score is 6,019, and it sits at the 35th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6400 with an average score of 6,001 (0.3% behind), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M at 6,000 (0.3% behind), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server at 5,996 (0.4% behind), and the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 at 6,049 (0.5% ahead). This places the 760M in a tight cluster of mid-range performers.

The NVIDIA N1 20SM has no benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals. Its percentile is listed as 50, but with zero recorded results, this percentile is not supported by measured data. The database shows no wins for the N1 20SM and no head-to-head benchmarks. Therefore, the verdict is straightforward: for any task requiring verified performance, the 760M is the choice. The N1 20SM’s specifications suggest it could outperform in raw throughput, but no data confirms this.

Users who need legacy API support, such as DirectX 9 through 12, OpenGL, or Vulkan, must select the 760M because the N1 20SM lists no API compatibility. Users who prioritize memory capacity and bandwidth, with 128 GB and 273.2 GB/s, or tensor core acceleration, might consider the N1 20SM despite its lack of recorded scores. The 760M’s 15 W power envelope is known, while the N1 20SM’s power draw is unlisted. From the data alone, the 760M delivers verified performance across ten tests, and the N1 20SM delivers only unverified specifications.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 compute throughput?

A: The NVIDIA N1 20SM lists FP32 at 12.01 TFLOPS, while the AMD Radeon 760M lists FP32 at 5.323 TFLOPS. The N1 20SM’s specification is more than double.

Q: Does the NVIDIA N1 20SM support DirectX 12?

A: The database lists DirectX as “N/A” for the N1 20SM. In contrast, the AMD Radeon 760M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2).

Q: What is the memory configuration of each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon 760M uses system-shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth. The NVIDIA N1 20SM has 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 256-bit bus with 273.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon 760M compare to its nearest rival?

A: The 760M’s average benchmark score is 6,019. The NVIDIA Quadro P2000 is 0.5% ahead with 6,049, while the AMD Radeon RX 6400 is 0.3% behind with 6,001.

Q: Which GPU has more ray tracing cores?

A: The NVIDIA N1 20SM has 20 ray tracing cores, while the AMD Radeon 760M has 8 ray tracing cores.

Q: What process nodes do the two GPUs use?

A: The AMD Radeon 760M uses a 4 nm TSMC process. The NVIDIA N1 20SM uses a 5 nm TSMC process.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No head-to-head benchmark entries exist in the database for these two GPUs. The wins count is zero for both. Therefore, the comparison relies on the 760M’s standalone scores and the N1 20SM’s absent data. The 760M’s highest recorded score is Geekbench Vulkan at 30,336, which would be its strongest showing if the N1 20SM had a comparable result. The 760M’s Geekbench OpenCL score is 20,255, and its Passmark G3D score is 5,310. These numbers indicate a GPU that handles general graphics and compute tasks at a mid-range level.

The N1 20SM’s specifications, if translated into hypothetical benchmarks, would likely produce higher scores. Its FP32 throughput of 12.01 TFLOPS versus 5.323 TFLOPS suggests a doubling in compute tests. Its texture rate of 375.4 GTexel/s versus 83.17 GTexel/s is over four times higher. Its pixel rate of 56.30 GPixel/s versus 41.58 GPixel/s is 35% higher. Its memory bandwidth of 273.2 GB/s versus system-dependent bandwidth is a categorical advantage. However, the database records no benchmark results for the N1 20SM, so these remain theoretical advantages.

The 760M’s Passmark scores show its weakness in modern APIs: DirectX 12 score is 25, while DirectX 11 is 52 and DirectX 9 is 65. This pattern suggests better performance in older workloads. The N1 20SM, with no API support listed, cannot be compared on this axis. The 760M’s Passmark GPU compute score is 2,840, and its Passmark G2D score is 890. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 400. These are the only recorded performance points, and they all belong to the 760M.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two GPUs:

• Process Node: AMD Radeon 760M is 4 nm; NVIDIA N1 20SM is 5 nm.
• Die Size: 760M is 178 mm²; N1 20SM is 382 mm².
• Transistors: 760M has 25,390 million; N1 20SM is unknown.
• Transistor Density: 760M has 142.6M / mm²; N1 20SM is null.
• Base Clock: 760M is 800 MHz; N1 20SM is 741 MHz.
• Boost Clock: 760M is 2599 MHz; N1 20SM is 2346 MHz.
• Memory Clock: 760M is system shared; N1 20SM is 1067 MHz (8.5 Gbps effective).
• Memory Size: 760M is system shared; N1 20SM is 128 GB.
• Memory Type: 760M is system shared; N1 20SM is LPDDR5X.
• Memory Bus Width: 760M is system shared; N1 20SM is 256 bit.
• Memory Bandwidth: 760M is system dependent; N1 20SM is 273.2 GB/s.
• Shading Units: 760M has 512; N1 20SM has 2560.
• TMUs: 760M has 32; N1 20SM has 160.
• ROPs: 760M has 16; N1 20SM has 24.
• Ray Tracing Cores: 760M has 8; N1 20SM has 20.
• Tensor Cores: 760M has none; N1 20SM has 80.
• Pixel Rate: 760M is 41.58 GPixel/s; N1 20SM is 56.30 GPixel/s.
• Texture Rate: 760M is 83.17 GTexel/s; N1 20SM is 375.4 GTexel/s.
• FP32: 760M is 5.323 TFLOPS; N1 20SM is 12.01 TFLOPS.
• FP16: 760M is 5.323 TFLOPS (1:1); N1 20SM is 12.01 TFLOPS (1:1).
• TDP: 760M is 15 W; N1 20SM is unknown.
• Bus Interface: 760M is PCIe 4.0 x8; N1 20SM is PCIe 5.0 x16.
• Display Outputs: 760M is motherboard dependent; N1 20SM is 1x HDMI.
• APIs: 760M has DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.4; N1 20SM has all N/A.
• Release Date: 760M is 2024-01-30; N1 20SM is 2026-05-31.
• Architecture: 760M is RDNA 3.0; N1 20SM is Blackwell 2.0.
• Chip: 760M is Phoenix; N1 20SM is GB20B.
• Generation: 760M is Navi III IGP; N1 20SM is Blackwell IGP (N1x).
• Benchmark Entries: 760M has 10; N1 20SM has 0.
• Average Benchmark Score: 760M is 6,019; N1 20SM is 0.
• Percentile: 760M is 35; N1 20SM is 50.

The AMD Radeon 760M is a smaller, lower-power, fully-featured GPU with verified benchmarks. The NVIDIA N1 20SM is a larger, higher-spec GPU with no recorded performance data. The specification sheet favors the N1 20SM in nearly every compute and memory metric, but the absence of benchmarks means its actual performance remains unverified.