AMD Radeon 8040S vs NVIDIA N1 20SM Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for this comparison is asymmetric. The AMD Radeon 8040S has a full set of PassMark benchmark results, while the NVIDIA N1 20SM currently has no benchmark scores recorded in the database. This means the head-to-head comparison relies on the AMD part's absolute scores and its position relative to other GPUs, with the NVIDIA part assessed through its architectural specifications and percentile ranking.

The AMD Radeon 8040S delivers a PassMark G3D score of 10578. This is its strongest result across all tested APIs. In DirectX 11, the GPU scores 80, while DirectX 9 yields 134. DirectX 10 and DirectX 12 both produce lower results, with scores of 48 and 47 respectively. The compute-oriented PassMark GPU Compute score is 5138, indicating that general-purpose workloads perform at roughly half the level of the G3D score.

The average benchmark score for the AMD Radeon 8040S is 2440. This average places it in the 17th percentile of all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals, based on average score, are the NVIDIA GeForce 710M at 2433 (0.3% behind), the Intel HD Graphics 610 at 2425 (0.6% behind), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710M at 2422 (0.7% behind). The AMD Radeon RX 7400 sits slightly above with an average score of 2467, representing a 1.1% advantage over the 8040S.

The NVIDIA N1 20SM has an average benchmark score of 0 because no benchmarks are recorded for it. Its percentile ranking is 50, which is the median position, but this ranking likely reflects the absence of data rather than measured performance. Without recorded scores, direct numerical comparisons between the two GPUs are not possible from the database.

Where Each One Wins

For the AMD Radeon 8040S, the strongest wins appear in legacy DirectX workloads. The DirectX 9 score of 134 is more than double the DirectX 11 score of 80, and nearly three times the DirectX 10 and DirectX 12 scores. This pattern suggests the architecture is well optimized for older API paths, which can matter for compatibility with older software libraries.

The G2D score of 1052 indicates that 2D graphics operations are a strength for the AMD part. This is relevant for desktop rendering, video playback, and other non-3D tasks. The G3D score of 10578 shows that the GPU is substantially more capable in 3D rendering than in compute, as the GPU Compute score of 5138 is about 51% of the G3D figure.

The NVIDIA N1 20SM, despite lacking benchmark data, has a specification profile that points to different strengths. It uses 2560 shading units, which is 2.5 times the 1024 units on the AMD part. Its texture rate is 375.4 GTexel/s, more than double the AMD's 179.2 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput is 12.01 TFLOPS, which is 2.1 times the AMD's 5.734 TFLOPS. These figures suggest that if the NVIDIA part were benchmarked, it would likely dominate in raw compute and texture-heavy workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural generations and process nodes. The AMD Radeon 8040S uses the Strix Halo chip based on RDNA 3.5 architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The die size is 308 mm². The NVIDIA N1 20SM uses the GB20B chip based on Blackwell 2.0 architecture, also fabricated by TSMC but on a 5 nm process. Its die size is larger at 382 mm².

The AMD part has 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units. It includes 16 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores. The NVIDIA part has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 24 render output units. It includes 20 ray tracing cores and 80 tensor cores. The higher shading unit count on the NVIDIA side is partially offset by its lower clock speeds: base clock of 741 MHz and boost clock of 2346 MHz, compared to the AMD's 1295 MHz base and 2800 MHz boost.

Memory configurations differ substantially. The AMD Radeon 8040S uses system shared memory, with no dedicated VRAM, no fixed bus width, and bandwidth described as system dependent. The NVIDIA N1 20SM has 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 256 bit bus, with a bandwidth of 273.2 GB/s and an effective memory clock of 1067 MHz (8.5 Gbps effective). This is a fundamental difference: one GPU relies on the host system's memory, while the other carries its own large pool.

API support also diverges. The AMD part supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA part lists DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan as N/A, which means it does not expose these APIs according to the recorded data. The AMD GPU has a pixel rate of 89.60 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 179.2 GTexel/s. The NVIDIA GPU has a pixel rate of 56.30 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 375.4 GTexel/s. The AMD part wins on pixel throughput, while the NVIDIA part wins on texture throughput.

The TDP for the AMD Radeon 8040S is 55 W. The NVIDIA N1 20SM has an unknown TDP in the database. Both are integrated graphics processors (IGP) with no power connectors and PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interfaces. The AMD part's display outputs are described as portable device dependent, while the NVIDIA part has 1x HDMI output. The AMD part was released on 2025-01-05, and the NVIDIA part has a release date of 2026-05-31.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the AMD Radeon 8040S?

A: The average benchmark score is 2440, placing it in the 17th percentile of all GPUs in the database.

Q: Does the NVIDIA N1 20SM have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the database shows no benchmark results for the NVIDIA N1 20SM. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, but its percentile ranking is 50.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon 8040S compare to its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce 710M?

A: The AMD Radeon 8040S has an average score of 2440, which is 0.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce 710M's average score of 2433.

Q: What is the memory configuration of the NVIDIA N1 20SM?

A: The NVIDIA N1 20SM has 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 256 bit bus, with 273.2 GB/s bandwidth and an effective memory clock of 1067 MHz.

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 throughput?

A: The NVIDIA N1 20SM has 12.01 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput, which is 2.1 times the AMD Radeon 8040S's 5.734 TFLOPS.

Q: What APIs does the AMD Radeon 8040S support?

A: The AMD Radeon 8040S supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA N1 20SM lists all APIs as N/A.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two GPUs:

• Process Node: AMD Radeon 8040S uses 4 nm; NVIDIA N1 20SM uses 5 nm.
• Die Size: AMD Radeon 8040S is 308 mm²; NVIDIA N1 20SM is 382 mm².
• Base Clock: AMD Radeon 8040S is 1295 MHz; NVIDIA N1 20SM is 741 MHz.
• Boost Clock: AMD Radeon 8040S is 2800 MHz; NVIDIA N1 20SM is 2346 MHz.
• Memory Size: AMD Radeon 8040S is system shared; NVIDIA N1 20SM is 128 GB.
• Memory Type: AMD Radeon 8040S is system shared; NVIDIA N1 20SM is LPDDR5X.
• Memory Bus Width: AMD Radeon 8040S is system shared; NVIDIA N1 20SM is 256 bit.
• Memory Bandwidth: AMD Radeon 8040S is system dependent; NVIDIA N1 20SM is 273.2 GB/s.
• Memory Clock: AMD Radeon 8040S is system shared; NVIDIA N1 20SM is 1067 MHz (8.5 Gbps effective).
• Shading Units: AMD Radeon 8040S has 1024; NVIDIA N1 20SM has 2560.
• Texture Mapping Units: AMD Radeon 8040S has 64; NVIDIA N1 20SM has 160.
• Render Output Units: AMD Radeon 8040S has 32; NVIDIA N1 20SM has 24.
• Ray Tracing Cores: AMD Radeon 8040S has 16; NVIDIA N1 20SM has 20.
• Tensor Cores: AMD Radeon 8040S has none; NVIDIA N1 20SM has 80.
• Pixel Rate: AMD Radeon 8040S is 89.60 GPixel/s; NVIDIA N1 20SM is 56.30 GPixel/s.
• Texture Rate: AMD Radeon 8040S is 179.2 GTexel/s; NVIDIA N1 20SM is 375.4 GTexel/s.
• FP32 Performance: AMD Radeon 8040S is 5.734 TFLOPS; NVIDIA N1 20SM is 12.01 TFLOPS.
• TDP: AMD Radeon 8040S is 55 W; NVIDIA N1 20SM is unknown.
• Display Outputs: AMD Radeon 8040S is portable device dependent; NVIDIA N1 20SM is 1x HDMI.
• API Support: AMD Radeon 8040S supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.4; NVIDIA N1 20SM lists N/A for all.
• Release Date: AMD Radeon 8040S is 2025-01-05; NVIDIA N1 20SM is 2026-05-31.
• Architecture: AMD Radeon 8040S uses RDNA 3.5; NVIDIA N1 20SM uses Blackwell 2.0.
• Chip: AMD Radeon 8040S uses Strix Halo; NVIDIA N1 20SM uses GB20B.
• Benchmark Scores: AMD Radeon 8040S has recorded scores; NVIDIA N1 20SM has none.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Radeon 8040S is a fully measured GPU with a complete benchmark profile. Its average score of 2440 and 17th percentile ranking show it operates at the lower end of the GPU performance spectrum, closely matching the NVIDIA GeForce 710M and Intel HD Graphics 610. Its DirectX 9 score of 134 and G2D score of 1052 are its strongest results, suggesting that legacy and 2D workloads are where it performs best relative to its own averages.

The NVIDIA N1 20SM presents a different situation. With no benchmark scores recorded, its measured performance cannot be assessed from the database. However, its architectural specifications indicate a much higher theoretical capability: 2560 shading units, 80 tensor cores, 12.01 TFLOPS FP32, and 375.4 GTexel/s texture rate. Its 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 256 bit bus provides 273.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a significant advantage over the AMD part's system shared memory. The NVIDIA part also has a higher percentile ranking of 50, though this ranking lacks supporting benchmark data.

For users choosing between these two, the data suggests that the AMD Radeon 8040S is the only one with proven benchmark results. It is suitable for workloads that rely on DirectX 9 compatibility and 2D rendering, given its relative strengths in those areas. The NVIDIA N1 20SM, based on specifications alone, appears designed for compute-heavy tasks and modern graphics pipelines that use tensor cores and higher texture throughput. The absence of API support for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan in the recorded data for the NVIDIA part is a notable limitation, though this may reflect incomplete database entries rather than actual hardware capability. The choice depends on whether verified benchmark performance (AMD) or raw specification headroom (NVIDIA) is the priority.