AMD Radeon 890M vs NVIDIA N1 16SM Comparison
AMD Radeon 890M
N1 16SM
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: AMD Radeon 890M vs NVIDIA N1 16SM
The Verdict
The recorded data shows two fundamentally different integrated graphics solutions. The AMD Radeon 890M is an established, actively benchmarked IGP with a substantial performance history, while the NVIDIA N1 16SM is a newer part with no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The 890M sits at the 45th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 9210. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Vega 8 at 9221 (0.1% ahead), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 at 9273 (0.7% ahead), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 465 at 9294 (0.9% ahead), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M at 9302 (1% ahead). These deltas are all within a single percentage point, indicating the 890M performs competitively with those older discrete cards. The N1 16SM, by contrast, has no recorded scores, no nearest rivals, and a percentile of 50, but that percentile appears based on its specifications rather than measured results. For anyone choosing between these two today, the 890M offers verifiable performance data across multiple benchmarks; the N1 16SM offers higher theoretical throughput on paper but no measured evidence in the database. The data supports selecting the 890M for immediate, quantifiable performance, while the N1 16SM remains a specification-driven option awaiting benchmark validation.
Architecture Differences
The two IGPs come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Radeon 890M uses the RDNA 3.5 architecture, built on a 4 nm TSMC process, with a chip named Strix Point. The die size is 233 mm² and it packs 34,000 million transistors, yielding a transistor density of 145.9 million per mm². The NVIDIA N1 16SM uses the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, built on a 5 nm TSMC process, with a chip named GB20B. Its die is larger at 382 mm², though the transistor count is listed as unknown. The 890M belongs to the Navi III IGP generation for Strix Point mobile, while the N1 16SM belongs to the Blackwell IGP generation for N1x. The 890M uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface, whereas the N1 16SM uses PCIe 5.0 x16. In terms of feature support, the 890M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The N1 16SM lists DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan as N/A, which is a notable limitation for compatibility with existing software. Both parts are IGPs with no power connectors, but the 890M has a TDP of 15 W, while the N1 16SM lists TDP as unknown.
Where Each One Wins
Based on the recorded data, the AMD Radeon 890M is the only part with measurable wins. It has benchmark scores across ten different tests, including 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 at 590, Geekbench OpenCL at 37254, Geekbench Vulkan at 40808, and multiple Passmark tests. Its Passmark G3D score is 8076, and its GPU compute score is 4157. The 890M delivers a pixel rate of 92.80 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 185.6 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 5.939 TFLOPS. The NVIDIA N1 16SM has no recorded benchmark wins, so any comparison of measured performance is one-sided. However, on paper, the N1 16SM shows higher raw specifications: FP32 of 9.609 TFLOPS, 2048 shading units versus 1024, 128 TMUs versus 64, and 64 tensor cores versus none listed for the 890M. The N1 16SM also has a dedicated memory configuration with 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus, delivering 273.2 GB/s bandwidth, whereas the 890M uses system shared memory with bandwidth described as system dependent. The 890M wins in pixel rate (92.80 vs 56.30 GPixel/s) and has a higher boost clock (2900 MHz vs 2346 MHz). The N1 16SM wins in texture rate (300.3 vs 185.6 GTexel/s) and FP32 throughput. For users relying on measured data, the 890M is the only proven performer; for those focused on theoretical specifications, the N1 16SM offers higher compute potential but no verified results.
FAQ
Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score?
A: The AMD Radeon 890M has an average benchmark score of 9210, while the NVIDIA N1 16SM has no recorded benchmark scores, so its average is 0.
Q: How does the AMD Radeon 890M compare to its nearest rivals?
A: The 890M is 0.1% behind the AMD Radeon Vega 8, 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, 0.9% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 465, and 1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M. All four rivals score within a narrow range from 9221 to 9302.
Q: What memory configuration does the NVIDIA N1 16SM use?
A: The N1 16SM uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 273.2 GB/s and an effective memory clock of 8.5 Gbps.
Q: What memory configuration does the AMD Radeon 890M use?
A: The 890M uses system shared memory, with a system shared type, bus width, and bandwidth that is system dependent.
Q: Does the NVIDIA N1 16SM support DirectX, OpenGL, or Vulkan?
A: The database lists all three APIs as N/A for the N1 16SM. The AMD Radeon 890M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.
Q: What is the process node difference between the two?
A: The AMD Radeon 890M uses a 4 nm TSMC process, while the NVIDIA N1 16SM uses a 5 nm TSMC process.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, meaning there are no direct comparative test scores recorded between the AMD Radeon 890M and the NVIDIA N1 16SM. The 890M has ten individual benchmark scores, but the N1 16SM has none. The largest recorded win for the 890M comes from its Geekbench Vulkan score of 40808, which is its highest single benchmark result. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 37254 is the second highest. In Passmark tests, the 890M scores 8076 in G3D, 4157 in GPU compute, 979 in G2D, 97 in DirectX 9, 73 in DirectX 11, 37 in DirectX 12, and 33 in DirectX 10. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 590. The N1 16SM has no comparable scores, so any head-to-head comparison must rely on specification differences. On paper, the N1 16SM delivers 9.609 TFLOPS of FP32 performance versus 5.939 TFLOPS for the 890M, a difference of 3.67 TFLOPS. The N1 16SM also has double the shading units (2048 vs 1024) and double the TMUs (128 vs 64). However, the 890M has a higher pixel rate at 92.80 GPixel/s versus 56.30 GPixel/s, and a higher boost clock at 2900 MHz versus 2346 MHz. The 890M has 32 ROPs versus 24 for the N1 16SM. Both have 16 ray tracing cores. The 890M has no tensor cores listed, while the N1 16SM has 64. The N1 16SM's memory subsystem is fixed at 128 GB LPDDR5X with 273.2 GB/s bandwidth, whereas the 890M depends entirely on system memory, which can vary. The benchmark data confirms the 890M as the measured performer, but the theoretical specifications show the N1 16SM with higher compute and texture throughput.
Specification Differences
The two IGPs differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD Radeon 890M uses a 4 nm process, while the NVIDIA N1 16SM uses 5 nm. The 890M has a die size of 233 mm² and 34,000 million transistors, while the N1 16SM has a die size of 382 mm² and an unknown transistor count. The 890M has a base clock of 400 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz; the N1 16SM has a base clock of 741 MHz and a boost clock of 2346 MHz. The 890M uses system shared memory, while the N1 16SM uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus with 273.2 GB/s bandwidth. The 890M has 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 32 ROPs; the N1 16SM has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 24 ROPs. Both have 16 ray tracing cores, but the N1 16SM adds 64 tensor cores, while the 890M lists none. The 890M achieves a pixel rate of 92.80 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 185.6 GTexel/s, while the N1 16SM achieves 56.30 GPixel/s and 300.3 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 5.939 TFLOPS for the 890M and 9.609 TFLOPS for the N1 16SM; both list FP16 at a 1:1 ratio. The 890M has a TDP of 15 W, while the N1 16SM has an unknown TDP. Both use PCIe, but the 890M uses PCIe 4.0 x8 and the N1 16SM uses PCIe 5.0 x16. The 890M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, while the N1 16SM lists all three APIs as N/A. The 890M has a release date of 2024-07-14, and the N1 16SM has a release date of 2026-05-31. The 890M is noted as the successor to Navi II IGP, while the N1 16SM has no predecessor listed. The 890M has display outputs described as portable device dependent, while the N1 16SM has a single HDMI output.