AMD Radeon 8040S vs NVIDIA N1 16SM Comparison

AMD Radeon 8040S and NVIDIA N1 16SM are both integrated graphics processors, but they occupy very different positions in the database. The AMD part is a fully characterized mobile GPU with a substantial set of recorded benchmark results, while the NVIDIA part is listed with a 50th percentile ranking but no individual test scores. The data indicates that the Radeon 8040S is the only one of the two with measurable performance data, making direct comparison a matter of interpreting what the absence of data means for the NVIDIA side.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon 8040S wins every category where actual benchmark data exists. Its Passmark G3D score of 10578 places it in the 17th percentile of all GPUs, which is low overall, but the nearest rivals in the database tell a more specific story. The Radeon 8040S is 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce 710M, 0.6% ahead of the Intel HD Graphics 610, and 0.7% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710M in average benchmark score. Against the AMD Radeon RX 7400, it is 1.1% behind, which shows it sits in a tight cluster of entry-level parts.

The NVIDIA N1 16SM has no benchmark entries in the database. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and there are no nearest rivals listed for it. The 50th percentile ranking is the only performance-related datum available, and it cannot be verified against any actual test results. This means the N1 16SM cannot be said to win any measured comparison, as there is nothing to compare. The Radeon 8040S wins by default in every head-to-head category because it has data and the NVIDIA part does not.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

There are no recorded head-to-head benchmark entries between these two GPUs. The database shows zero wins for each side in direct comparisons. For the AMD Radeon 8040S, the individual Passmark scores provide the only numerical basis for evaluation. The DirectX 9 score of 134 is by far the highest of its API-specific results, more than double the DirectX 10 score of 48 and nearly triple the DirectX 12 score of 47. The DirectX 11 score of 80 is the next highest. This pattern indicates the Radeon 8040S handles legacy DirectX 9 workloads with relative strength, while its more modern API performance is considerably weaker.

The compute score of 5138 on Passmark GPU Compute is substantial relative to the gaming scores. It is roughly half of the G3D score of 10578, and it far exceeds the individual DirectX scores. The G2D score of 1052 is small in absolute terms but represents a different workload category. The average benchmark score of 2440 across all tests is lower than the G3D score because the DirectX scores are so much smaller, pulling the average down.

For the NVIDIA N1 16SM, there are no numbers to analyze. The database records no Passmark DirectX scores, no compute score, and no G2D or G3D results. The 50th percentile ranking suggests it is positioned in the middle of the database distribution, but with a recorded average score of 0, that ranking appears to be an estimate rather than a derived statistic. Without any test data, no head-to-head comparisons can be made, and no win margins can be calculated.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the AMD Radeon 8040S is the only GPU of the two with measurable performance. Its average benchmark score of 2440 is real and reproducible across multiple tests. The NVIDIA N1 16SM has no benchmark scores at all, so it cannot be recommended on the basis of any measured performance. The Radeon 8040S delivers its strongest results in DirectX 9 workloads, where it scores 134, and its compute performance of 5138 is notable for an integrated part.

The NVIDIA N1 16SM does have a higher theoretical specification profile, with 2048 shading units compared to 1024 for the AMD part, and 9.609 TFLOPS of FP32 performance versus 5.734 TFLOPS. It also has a 128 GB memory allocation with 273.2 GB/s of bandwidth, whereas the AMD part uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth. However, none of these specifications translate into recorded benchmark results in the database. The Radeon 8040S is the safer choice for anyone relying on measured data, as it has a track record of scores across multiple API and workload categories.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher Passmark G3D score?

A: The AMD Radeon 8040S has a Passmark G3D score of 10578. The NVIDIA N1 16SM has no recorded G3D score in the database.

Q: How does the Radeon 8040S compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Radeon 8040S has an average benchmark score of 2440. It is 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce 710M, 0.6% ahead of the Intel HD Graphics 610, and 0.7% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710M. It is 1.1% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7400.

Q: What is the NVIDIA N1 16SM average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA N1 16SM has an average benchmark score of 0, with no individual benchmark entries recorded.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The NVIDIA N1 16SM has 2048 shading units, while the AMD Radeon 8040S has 1024 shading units.

Q: What is the FP32 performance difference?

A: The NVIDIA N1 16SM delivers 9.609 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, while the AMD Radeon 8040S delivers 5.734 TFLOPS. The NVIDIA part is higher on paper, but it has no recorded benchmark scores to confirm this in practice.

Q: Does the Radeon 8040S support DirectX 12?

A: Yes, the AMD Radeon 8040S supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), and its Passmark DirectX 12 score is 47. The NVIDIA N1 16SM lists DirectX as N/A.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon 8040S uses the Strix Halo chip built on RDNA 3.5 architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the Navi Mobile (RX 8000M) generation. The NVIDIA N1 16SM uses the GB20B chip built on Blackwell 2.0 architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC, and belongs to the Blackwell IGP (N1x) generation. Both are integrated graphics processors with a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface.

The Radeon 8040S has 16 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores listed. The NVIDIA N1 16SM also has 16 ray tracing cores, but it adds 64 tensor cores, which the AMD part does not list at all. The NVIDIA part has a die size of 382 mm², which is larger than the AMD part's 308 mm². The AMD part has a base clock of 1295 MHz and a boost clock of 2800 MHz, while the NVIDIA part has a base clock of 741 MHz and a boost clock of 2346 MHz.

In terms of API support, the AMD Radeon 8040S lists DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA N1 16SM lists DirectX as N/A, OpenGL as N/A, and Vulkan as N/A. This is a fundamental difference in software compatibility, with the AMD part supporting current graphics APIs and the NVIDIA part showing no API support in the database.

Specification Differences

The AMD Radeon 8040S has a process node of 4 nm, while the NVIDIA N1 16SM uses a 5 nm process. The AMD part has a die size of 308 mm², and the NVIDIA part has a die size of 382 mm². The Radeon 8040S has shading units of 1024, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units. The NVIDIA N1 16SM has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 24 render output units. The AMD part has a pixel rate of 89.60 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 179.2 GTexel/s. The NVIDIA part has a pixel rate of 56.30 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 300.3 GTexel/s.

The AMD Radeon 8040S uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth. The NVIDIA N1 16SM uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 256 bit bus with 273.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD part has a boost clock of 2800 MHz, and the NVIDIA part has a boost clock of 2346 MHz. The AMD part has a TDP of 55 W, while the NVIDIA part has an unknown TDP. The AMD part has a release date of January 5, 2025, and the NVIDIA part has a release date of May 31, 2026. The AMD part lists its predecessor as Polaris Mobile, while the NVIDIA part has no predecessor listed. Display outputs differ as well: the AMD part is portable device dependent, and the NVIDIA part has 1x HDMI.