AMD Radeon PRO V710 vs NVIDIA N1 20SM Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon PRO V710 and the NVIDIA N1 20SM occupy entirely different segments of the graphics hardware landscape, and their respective benchmark data reflects that separation. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 is a discrete, add-in-board workstation GPU with a substantial performance profile, while the NVIDIA N1 20SM is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) designed for a different class of system. The data shows a clear split: the Radeon PRO V710 wins outright on raw compute performance, while the N1 20SM offers capabilities that the Radeon cannot match, such as integrated functionality and a unified memory architecture.

The AMD Radeon PRO V710 delivers a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 853 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 116460. Its average benchmark score sits at 58657, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs in the database. This places it alongside high-end discrete graphics cards, with its nearest rivals including the NVIDIA P102-100 (0.2% ahead), the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (0.5% ahead), the Intel Arc A570M (0.7% ahead), and the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM (1% ahead). These are competitive margins, indicating that the Radeon PRO V710 is positioned firmly within the upper tier of graphics performance.

The NVIDIA N1 20SM, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it sits in the 50th percentile of all GPUs. This lack of measured performance data means that direct numerical comparisons cannot be established. However, the specification sheet tells a distinct story: the N1 20SM is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, uses a 5 nm process, and features 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 256-bit bus. This is a memory-centric design, likely intended for integrated systems where the GPU shares the system memory pool. The Radeon PRO V710, with 28 GB of GDDR6 on a 224-bit bus, is a more conventional discrete solution.

The use-case split is therefore straightforward. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 is the clear choice for workloads that demand raw compute throughput, as evidenced by its high FP32 and FP16 performance figures. The NVIDIA N1 20SM, with its integrated nature, single HDMI output, and lack of external power connectors, is designed for systems where space and power efficiency are paramount, and where the massive 128 GB memory pool can serve both CPU and GPU workloads.

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Radeon PRO V710 compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Radeon PRO V710's average benchmark score is 58657, which is 0.2% behind the NVIDIA P102-100, 0.5% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT, 0.7% ahead of the Intel Arc A570M, and 1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM. This places it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs.

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

A: No, the database contains no benchmark entries for the NVIDIA N1 20SM. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed.

Q: What are the key differences in memory configuration between the two GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon PRO V710 features 28 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 224-bit bus with a bandwidth of 504.0 GB/s. The NVIDIA N1 20SM features 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 256-bit bus, but with a lower bandwidth of 273.2 GB/s.

Q: Which GPU has higher compute throughput?

A: The AMD Radeon PRO V710 delivers 27.65 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 operations. The NVIDIA N1 20SM delivers 12.01 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 operations.

Q: What is the physical form factor of each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon PRO V710 is a single-slot card requiring a 1x 8-pin power connector and a 450 W suggested power supply. The NVIDIA N1 20SM is an IGP, meaning it is integrated into a system, requires no power connectors, and has a single HDMI output.

Q: What are the API support differences?

A: The AMD Radeon PRO V710 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA N1 20SM has no API support listed in the database, with DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan all marked as N/A.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database lists no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Radeon PRO V710 and the NVIDIA N1 20SM. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and both the wins count for each item is zero. This absence of direct comparative data makes a traditional side-by-side numerical analysis impossible.

However, the individual benchmark results for the AMD Radeon PRO V710 provide a baseline for understanding its performance tier. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the Radeon PRO V710 scores 853 points. In the Geekbench OpenCL test, it scores 116460 points. These two data points, combined with an average benchmark score of 58657, place the GPU in the 88th percentile of all GPUs in the database.

For the NVIDIA N1 20SM, the absence of any benchmark scores means that no performance floor or ceiling can be established from the recorded data. Its 50th percentile ranking is derived from an average score of 0, which is a placeholder rather than a measured result. The specification sheet indicates a design philosophy focused on memory capacity and integration rather than raw compute throughput. The FP32 and FP16 performance of 12.01 TFLOPS is less than half of the Radeon PRO V710's 27.65 TFLOPS, but the N1 20SM's 128 GB memory pool is over four times larger than the Radeon's 28 GB.

Given the lack of direct benchmarks, the comparison must rely on the available individual scores and the broader context of the database. The Radeon PRO V710's nearest rivals are all discrete GPUs with average scores within 1% of its own. This indicates that the Radeon PRO V710 is a well-rounded performer in its class. The N1 20SM, lacking any measured data, cannot be positioned relative to any specific rivals.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every measurable specification. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 uses the Navi 32 chip, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. The NVIDIA N1 20SM uses the GB20B chip, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, also on a 5 nm process from TSMC.

The transistor counts and die sizes tell a story of different design goals. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 contains 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 81.2 million per mm². The NVIDIA N1 20SM has an unknown transistor count, but its die size is larger at 382 mm². No transistor density is listed for the N1 20SM.

Clock speeds differ substantially. The Radeon PRO V710 has a base clock of 1900 MHz and a boost clock of 2000 MHz, with memory clocked at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The N1 20SM has a much lower base clock of 741 MHz but a significantly higher boost clock of 2346 MHz. Its memory runs at 1067 MHz (8.5 Gbps effective).

The memory subsystems are fundamentally different. The Radeon PRO V710 uses 28 GB of GDDR6 on a 224-bit bus, achieving a bandwidth of 504.0 GB/s. The N1 20SM uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus, but achieves a lower bandwidth of 273.2 GB/s.

The compute units also differ. The Radeon PRO V710 has 3456 shading units, 216 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. It features 54 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores. The N1 20SM has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and only 24 ROPs. It features 20 ray tracing cores and 80 tensor cores.

Pixel and texture rates reflect these differences. The Radeon PRO V710 delivers 192.0 GPixel/s and 432.0 GTexel/s. The N1 20SM delivers 56.30 GPixel/s and 375.4 GTexel/s.

Power and physical characteristics are also divergent. The Radeon PRO V710 has a TDP of 158 W, is a single-slot card, requires a 1x 8-pin power connector, and has a suggested power supply of 450 W. The N1 20SM has an unknown TDP, is an IGP, requires no power connectors, and has no suggested power supply listed.

Bus interfaces differ as well. The Radeon PRO V710 uses PCIe 4.0 x16, while the N1 20SM uses PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs also differ: the Radeon PRO V710 has no display outputs, while the N1 20SM has a single HDMI output.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide between the AMD Radeon PRO V710 and the NVIDIA N1 20SM is fundamental. The Radeon PRO V710 is based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, codenamed Wheat Nas, and belongs to the Radeon Pro Navi (Navi III Series) generation. The N1 20SM is based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and belongs to the Blackwell IGP (N1x) generation.

The chip designs reflect different priorities. The Radeon PRO V710 uses the Navi 32 chip, which is a dedicated discrete GPU design. The N1 20SM uses the GB20B chip, which is designed for integrated graphics processing. This distinction is evident in the physical format: the Radeon PRO V710 is a single-slot add-in card, while the N1 20SM is an IGP with no slot width, meaning it is integrated into a host system.

Compute architecture shows a clear divergence in ray tracing and tensor capabilities. The Radeon PRO V710 has 54 ray tracing cores but no tensor cores. The N1 20SM has 20 ray tracing cores and 80 tensor cores. The presence of tensor cores in the N1 20SM indicates a focus on AI and machine learning workloads, a feature entirely absent from the Radeon PRO V710's specification sheet.

The memory architecture is also a key differentiator. The Radeon PRO V710 uses dedicated GDDR6 memory on a 224-bit bus, a traditional discrete GPU configuration. The N1 20SM uses LPDDR5X memory on a 256-bit bus, which is typically used in unified memory architectures where the CPU and GPU share the same memory pool. This is a common design choice for integrated processors.

The API support further highlights the different target markets. The Radeon PRO V710 fully supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it suitable for a wide range of professional and consumer applications. The N1 20SM lists no API support, with DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan all marked as N/A. This suggests the N1 20SM may rely on proprietary or non-standard interfaces, or that its API support is not yet documented in the database.

The production status also differs. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 has no production status listed, while the NVIDIA N1 20SM is marked as "Active". The release dates are separated by a significant margin: the Radeon PRO V710 was released on 2024-10-02, while the N1 20SM is dated 2026-05-31. The Radeon PRO V710 lists its predecessor as Radeon Pro Vega, while the N1 20SM has no listed predecessor or successor.