AMD Radeon 860M vs NVIDIA N1X 40SM Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains two benchmark results for the AMD Radeon 860M: a Geekbench OpenCL score of 22759 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 30043. These results place the 860M at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26401. The NVIDIA N1X 40SM, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it sits at the 50th percentile. Consequently, there is no direct head-to-head measurement to compare the two parts in any single workload. The data instead shows the 860M in relation to its nearest rivals, while the N1X 40SM lacks comparable measurements entirely.

The AMD Radeon 860M's average score of 26401 places it within a tight cluster of competing parts. The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26421, which is 0.1% higher than the 860M. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 scores 26331, which is 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553, 0.6% higher. The NVIDIA RTX A4000 scores 26683, 1.1% higher. These deltas are small, indicating that the 860M performs within a narrow band around these discrete and workstation GPUs, despite being an integrated processor. The 860M's Geekbench Vulkan result of 30043 is notably higher than its OpenCL result of 22759, suggesting that the part's performance varies significantly depending on the API used.

Because the N1X 40SM has no benchmark entries, its position cannot be established through measured performance. The database records its percentile as 50, which is lower than the 860M's 72nd percentile, but this figure likely reflects the absence of data rather than a measured performance level. For the N1X 40SM, the only quantitative comparison possible is through its architectural specifications, which are extensive and will be examined in later sections.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon 860M wins in all areas where measured data exists. Its benchmark scores, while modest in absolute terms, are validated by the database. The 860M delivers a Geekbench OpenCL score of 22759 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 30043, with an average of 26401. These figures allow for a direct comparison against four nearest rivals, all of which are discrete GPUs. The 860M holds its own, with deltas ranging from -1.1% to +0.3% relative to those parts. This indicates that the integrated 860M is competitive with entry-level discrete solutions in synthetic workloads.

The NVIDIA N1X 40SM has no benchmark wins because it has no benchmark scores. Its only recorded metric is a 50th percentile ranking, which cannot be interpreted as a performance result without underlying data. The N1X 40SM's specifications suggest capabilities that the 860M does not possess, such as a much larger shader count and memory bandwidth, but the database does not confirm these translate into measured wins. In the absence of scores, the N1X 40SM cannot be credited with any benchmark victory.

The use-case split from the data is therefore one-sided. The 860M is the only part with recorded performance, so it wins in every measurable category. The N1X 40SM's advantages are purely theoretical, based on its specification sheet. For synthetic benchmark performance, the 860M is the clear choice according to the database. For workloads that might benefit from the N1X 40SM's raw compute resources, no data exists to support a recommendation.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the AMD Radeon 860M?

A: The AMD Radeon 860M has an average benchmark score of 26401, based on a Geekbench OpenCL score of 22759 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 30043.

Q: Does the NVIDIA N1X 40SM have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No, the NVIDIA N1X 40SM has no benchmark scores recorded. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it has no nearest rivals.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon 860M compare to its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce MX550?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 has an average score of 26421, which is 0.1% higher than the 860M's 26401. The difference is negligible in the database's recorded data.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon 860M ranks at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs. The NVIDIA N1X 40SM ranks at the 50th percentile, though this figure is not backed by any benchmark scores.

Q: Which GPU has a higher Geekbench Vulkan score?

A: The AMD Radeon 860M has a Geekbench Vulkan score of 30043. The NVIDIA N1X 40SM has no Vulkan score recorded.

Q: Are there any head-to-head benchmark results between the two GPUs?

A: No, the database lists no head-to-head benchmark results for the AMD Radeon 860M and the NVIDIA N1X 40SM. The head-to-head field is empty for both items.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ in nearly every recorded specification. The AMD Radeon 860M uses a 4 nm process node, while the NVIDIA N1X 40SM uses a 5 nm node, both from TSMC. The 860M has a base clock of 600 MHz and a boost clock of 3000 MHz. The N1X 40SM has a base clock of 741 MHz and a boost clock of 2346 MHz. The N1X 40SM's memory clock is 1067 MHz with 8.5 Gbps effective, while the 860M's memory clock is listed as "System Shared" and its bandwidth as "System Dependent."

Memory configuration diverges sharply. The 860M uses system shared memory with no dedicated size, type, or bus width. The N1X 40SM has 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 256 bit bus, with a bandwidth of 273.2 GB/s. The 860M's pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. The N1X 40SM's pixel rate is 93.84 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 750.7 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput is 3.072 TFLOPS for the 860M and 24.02 TFLOPS for the N1X 40SM, with both parts offering a 1:1 FP16 ratio.

The power specifications also differ. The 860M has a TDP of 15 W, while the N1X 40SM has an unknown TDP. Both are listed as IGP slot width with no power connectors. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8 for the 860M and PCIe 5.0 x16 for the N1X 40SM. Display outputs are "Portable Device Dependent" for the 860M and "1x HDMI" for the N1X 40SM. The 860M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The N1X 40SM lists DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan as "N/A." The die size is unknown for the 860M but is 382 mm² for the N1X 40SM.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between the two parts is substantial. The AMD Radeon 860M is built on RDNA 3.5, part of the Navi III IGP generation for Strix Point Mobile, using the Krackan Point chip. The NVIDIA N1X 40SM is built on Blackwell 2.0, part of the Blackwell IGP generation for N1x, using the GB20B chip. The 860M belongs to the Navi II IGP predecessor line, while the N1X 40SM has no predecessor listed.

The compute units differ by an order of magnitude. The 860M has 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster operation units. The N1X 40SM has 5120 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 40 ROPs. Ray tracing cores are 8 on the 860M and 40 on the N1X 40SM. The N1X 40SM also includes 160 tensor cores, while the 860M has none listed. This gives the N1X 40SM a theoretical FP32 output of 24.02 TFLOPS versus 3.072 TFLOPS for the 860M, a 7.8x difference in raw compute.

The memory architecture reinforces the divide. The 860M relies on system shared memory with bandwidth dependent on the host system. The N1X 40SM has dedicated 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256 bit bus with a fixed 273.2 GB/s bandwidth. The N1X 40SM also carries a larger die at 382 mm², while the 860M's die size is unknown. Both use TSMC as the foundry, but the 860M's 4 nm process is smaller than the N1X 40SM's 5 nm process. The API support also diverges, with the 860M exposing full DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, while the N1X 40SM reports no API support in the database.

The release dates are recorded as 2025-02-28 for the 860M and 2026-05-31 for the N1X 40SM. The 860M is active in production, and the N1X 40SM is also active. Neither part has a successor listed, and neither has a launch MSRP recorded.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear conclusion for synthetic benchmark performance. The AMD Radeon 860M is the only part with measured results, and those results are competitive with a set of discrete GPUs. Its average score of 26401 places it within 1.1% of the NVIDIA RTX A4000, within 0.6% of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary, within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce MX550, and 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060. For an integrated GPU with a 15 W TDP, this level of performance is notable in the database. The 860M's Vulkan score of 30043 is particularly strong, suggesting that API-specific workloads may favor this part.

The NVIDIA N1X 40SM has no benchmark data, so any selection based on measured performance cannot favor it. Its theoretical specifications are far larger: 5120 shading units, 40 ray tracing cores, 160 tensor cores, 24.02 TFLOPS, and 273.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. These numbers indicate a part with vastly more compute and memory resources than the 860M. However, without scores, the database cannot confirm how these specifications translate into real-world results. The 50th percentile ranking for the N1X 40SM is lower than the 860M's 72nd percentile, but this may reflect the absence of data rather than a performance deficit.

For users who prioritize verified benchmark performance in an integrated form factor, the AMD Radeon 860M is the supported choice based on the database. For users who require the maximum theoretical compute resources, the NVIDIA N1X 40SM offers specifications that dwarf the 860M, but those specifications remain unvalidated by any recorded benchmark. The data does not allow for a performance-based comparison between the two, only a specification-based one. In that specification comparison, the N1X 40SM is the more powerful part on paper. In the measured performance comparison, the 860M is the only part with results. The database's verdict is therefore split: the 860M wins on evidence, the N1X 40SM wins on paper.