AMD Radeon 860M vs NVIDIA N1 16SM Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Radeon 860M has recorded benchmark scores in two separate tests, while the NVIDIA N1 16SM has no recorded benchmark scores in the database at this time. The Radeon 860M scores 22,759 points in Geekbench OpenCL and 30,043 points in Geekbench Vulkan. Its average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 26,401 points. The NVIDIA N1 16SM shows an average benchmark score of 0, with no individual test results available, so a direct head-to-head comparison cannot be made from recorded measurements.

The Radeon 860M sits in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs tracked by the database. The N1 16SM occupies the 50th percentile, though this ranking is based on no recorded performance data. The absence of benchmark entries for the N1 16SM means the database has no measured evidence of its real-world performance. The Radeon 860M, by contrast, has two verified test results that place it among mid-range integrated graphics solutions.

When comparing the Radeon 860M to its nearest rivals in the database, the differences are narrow. The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 averages 26,421 points, which is 0.1% higher than the Radeon 860M. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary averages 26,553 points, a 0.6% advantage. The NVIDIA RTX A4000 averages 26,683 points, 1.1% ahead. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 averages 26,331 points, which is 0.3% behind the Radeon 860M. These deltas are all within roughly one percentage point, indicating the Radeon 860M performs in a tightly packed cluster of discrete and integrated GPUs.

The N1 16SM has no nearest rivals listed in the database, so no relative positioning can be established. Its 50th percentile ranking is a placeholder value rather than a performance-derived figure. The data shows a clear asymmetry: one product has measurable results, the other does not.

Where Each One Wins

The Radeon 860M demonstrates its strongest showing in the Vulkan graphics API, where its 30,043 point score exceeds its OpenCL result of 22,759 points by a substantial margin. This suggests the RDNA 3.5 architecture handles Vulkan workloads particularly well. The OpenCL score, while lower, still places the GPU in the 72nd percentile overall, meaning it outperforms roughly seven out of ten GPUs tracked in the database.

The N1 16SM cannot be assigned any wins based on benchmark results, because no results exist. The database records zero wins for the N1 16SM and zero wins for the Radeon 860M in head-to-head comparisons. From a feature standpoint, the N1 16SM does bring capabilities that the Radeon 860M lacks, including a dedicated 128 GB LPDDR5X memory pool with a 256 bit bus and 273.2 GB/s of bandwidth, versus the Radeon 860M's system shared memory whose bandwidth is system dependent. That memory configuration could benefit workloads that require large working sets, but no measured data confirms this.

For compute throughput, the N1 16SM's specifications indicate a theoretical FP32 peak of 9.609 TFLOPS, roughly three times the Radeon 860M's 3.072 TFLOPS. The N1 16SM also has 2,048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, 24 ROPs, 16 ray tracing cores, and 64 tensor cores. The Radeon 860M offers 512 shading units, 32 TMUs, 16 ROPs, and 8 ray tracing cores, with no tensor cores listed. These architectural differences suggest the N1 16SM has a higher theoretical ceiling, but the absence of benchmark scores leaves that unverified.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different manufacturers and use fundamentally different architectures. The AMD Radeon 860M is built on RDNA 3.5 and belongs to the Navi III IGP generation for Strix Point Mobile. It uses the Krackan Point chip and is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The NVIDIA N1 16SM uses the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, belongs to the Blackwell IGP generation for N1x, uses the GB20B chip, and is built on a 5 nm process, also at TSMC. The N1 16SM's die size is listed at 382 mm², while the Radeon 860M's die size is unknown.

Clock behavior differs as well. The Radeon 860M has a base clock of 600 MHz and a boost clock of 3000 MHz. The N1 16SM has a base clock of 741 MHz and a boost clock of 2346 MHz. The Radeon 860M's memory clock is listed as system shared, meaning it depends on the host system's RAM. The N1 16SM has a fixed memory clock of 1067 MHz, described as 8.5 Gbps effective.

The memory subsystems are the most pronounced divergence. The Radeon 860M uses system shared memory with no dedicated VRAM, no fixed bus width, and bandwidth that depends on the host platform. The N1 16SM integrates 128 GB of LPDDR5X across a 256 bit bus, delivering 273.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a fundamental design difference: the Radeon 860M relies on the host's memory controller, while the N1 16SM carries its own high-capacity memory array.

Interface support also differs. The Radeon 860M connects via PCIe 4.0 x8, while the N1 16SM uses PCIe 5.0 x16. The Radeon 860M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The N1 16SM lists DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan support as N/A. Display outputs on the Radeon 860M are portable device dependent, while the N1 16SM lists a single HDMI output.

The Radeon 860M has a TDP of 15 W and uses no power connectors. The N1 16SM's TDP is unknown, but it also uses no power connectors. Both are integrated graphics processors with an IGP slot width. The Radeon 860M was released on February 28, 2025, while the N1 16SM has a release date of May 31, 2026. The Radeon 860M's predecessor is listed as Navi II IGP, while the N1 16SM has no predecessor listed.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon 860M has an average benchmark score of 26,401 points. The NVIDIA N1 16SM has an average benchmark score of 0, because no benchmark results are recorded for it in the database.

Q: How does the Radeon 860M compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 is 0.1% ahead, the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is 0.6% ahead, and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 is 1.1% ahead. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is 0.3% behind the Radeon 860M.

Q: What memory configuration does each GPU use?

A: The Radeon 860M uses system shared memory with bandwidth that is system dependent. The N1 16SM uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256 bit bus with 273.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What are the FP32 compute figures for both GPUs?

A: The Radeon 860M delivers 3.072 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The N1 16SM is rated at 9.609 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

Q: Does the N1 16SM support DirectX, OpenGL, or Vulkan?

A: The database lists all three as N/A for the N1 16SM. The Radeon 860M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What are the release dates for these GPUs?

A: The Radeon 860M was released on February 28, 2025. The N1 16SM has a release date of May 31, 2026.

The Verdict

The AMD Radeon 860M is the only one of the two with measured performance data. Its 26,401 average benchmark score places it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are within a narrow 1.1% band, meaning it performs in line with established mid-range options like the GeForce MX550 and the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary. The Vulkan score of 30,043 points is particularly strong and suggests the architecture handles modern graphics APIs efficiently. For users who need validated performance, confirmed API support, and a low 15 W power envelope, the Radeon 860M has measurable evidence in its favor.

The NVIDIA N1 16SM presents a different situation. Its specifications show substantially higher theoretical throughput: 9.609 TFLOPS of FP32, 2,048 shading units, 64 tensor cores, and 273.2 GB/s of dedicated memory bandwidth across 128 GB of LPDDR5X. Its PCIe 5.0 x16 interface and 382 mm² die indicate a large, capable design. However, the database contains no benchmark scores, no head-to-head results, no nearest rivals, and zero recorded wins for this product. The 50th percentile ranking is not derived from any measured test. The absence of data means the N1 16SM cannot be positioned against the Radeon 860M or any other GPU with confidence.

The practical conclusion is straightforward. The Radeon 860M is a verified quantity with two confirmed benchmark results and a clear competitive standing. The N1 16SM is an unverified product whose theoretical advantages have not been demonstrated in any recorded test. The data supports choosing the Radeon 860M for any application where measured performance matters. The N1 16SM's architectural specifications are promising on paper, but the database has no evidence of how they translate into actual performance. Until benchmark results are recorded, the N1 16SM remains a product defined entirely by its specifications rather than its measured output.