AMD Radeon PRO W7500 vs NVIDIA N1 20SM Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no direct benchmark comparisons between the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 and the NVIDIA N1 20SM. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and neither product registers a win in direct competition. This absence of comparative data means any analysis of relative performance must rely on the individual benchmark records available for the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 and the architectural specifications of the NVIDIA N1 20SM.

The AMD Radeon PRO W7500 has a complete set of benchmark results. Its Geekbench OpenCL score stands at 58,213, while its Geekbench Vulkan score reaches 68,634. PassMark results show a DirectX 10 score of 65, DirectX 11 at 125, DirectX 12 at 46, and DirectX 9 at 200. The 2D graphics score is 1,174, the 3D graphics score is 13,368, and the GPU compute score is 5,910. The average benchmark score across these tests is 16,415, placing the card in the 59th percentile of all GPUs in the database.

The NVIDIA N1 20SM has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and its percentile rank sits at 50. With no test results available, the database cannot establish a performance baseline for this part. The N1 20SM's nearest rivals list is empty, which further limits comparative analysis.

For the Radeon PRO W7500, the nearest rivals in the database provide context for its standing. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell shows an average score of 16,408, a 0 percent delta relative to the W7500. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16,361, which is 0.3 percent lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M scores 16,351, 0.4 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 scores 16,504, which is 0.5 percent higher. These figures indicate the W7500 sits in a tight performance cluster, with all four rivals within roughly half a percent of its average score.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon PRO W7500 uses the Navi 33 chip built on RDNA 3.0 architecture, with the codename Hotpink Bonefish. It belongs to the Radeon Pro Navi generation, specifically the Navi III Series. The process node is 6 nm at TSMC, with 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 65.2 million per square millimeter.

The NVIDIA N1 20SM uses the GB20B chip built on Blackwell 2.0 architecture. It belongs to the Blackwell IGP generation, designated N1x. The process node is 5 nm at TSMC. The die size is 382 mm², which is larger than the AMD part. Transistor count and transistor density are listed as unknown in the database.

Clock behavior differs substantially. The Radeon PRO W7500 has a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1700 MHz. Memory runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective. The N1 20SM has a base clock of 741 MHz and a boost clock of 2346 MHz. Memory runs at 1067 MHz with 8.5 Gbps effective. The NVIDIA part has a much higher boost clock, nearly 38 percent above the AMD boost, while the AMD part has nearly double the base clock.

The memory subsystems diverge sharply. The Radeon PRO W7500 features 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The N1 20SM features 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus, delivering 273.2 GB/s bandwidth. The NVIDIA part has 16 times the memory capacity and a wider bus, though its bandwidth advantage is modest at roughly 6.7 percent.

Compute resources show a different balance. The Radeon PRO W7500 has 1,792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. It includes 28 ray tracing cores and has no tensor cores. The N1 20SM has 2,560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 24 ROPs. It includes 20 ray tracing cores and 80 tensor cores. The NVIDIA part has more shading units and TMUs but far fewer ROPs.

Pixel and texture rates reflect these configurations. The Radeon PRO W7500 achieves 108.8 GPixel/s and 190.4 GTexel/s. The N1 20SM achieves 56.30 GPixel/s and 375.4 GTexel/s. The AMD part has nearly double the pixel fill rate, while the NVIDIA part has nearly double the texture fill rate.

FP32 throughput is close. The Radeon PRO W7500 delivers 12.19 TFLOPS, while the N1 20SM delivers 12.01 TFLOPS, a gap of about 1.5 percent in favor of AMD. FP16 differs more significantly. The AMD part delivers 24.37 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, while the NVIDIA part delivers 12.01 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio. The AMD part has double the FP16 throughput.

API support is a major separator. The Radeon PRO W7500 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The N1 20SM lists DirectX as N/A, OpenGL as N/A, and Vulkan as N/A. This indicates the NVIDIA part is an integrated graphics processor without discrete API compatibility in the recorded data.

The Verdict

The data indicates the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 is a discrete workstation graphics card with a full benchmark profile, while the NVIDIA N1 20SM is an integrated graphics processor with no recorded performance results. The W7500 is designed for conventional desktop workstation use, evidenced by its PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, four DisplayPort 2.1 outputs, and single-slot form factor. The N1 20SM uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, has one HDMI output, and is classified as an IGP.

From a raw compute perspective, the two are nearly matched in FP32, with the AMD part ahead by 0.18 TFLOPS. In FP16, the AMD part is clearly ahead, delivering double the throughput. In pixel fill rate, the AMD part is ahead by roughly 93 percent. In texture fill rate, the NVIDIA part is ahead by roughly 97 percent.

The memory comparison favors the NVIDIA part in capacity and bandwidth. The 128 GB of LPDDR5X versus 8 GB of GDDR6 is a 16-fold difference in capacity. Bandwidth is 273.2 GB/s versus 256.0 GB/s, a 6.7 percent advantage for NVIDIA. However, the AMD part uses dedicated GDDR6 memory, which is typical for discrete graphics, while the NVIDIA part uses system memory in an integrated configuration.

The Radeon PRO W7500 has a launch MSRP of 429 USD, while the N1 20SM has no recorded launch price. The AMD part also carries a suggested PSU rating of 250 W and a TDP of 70 W. The NVIDIA part has unknown TDP and no suggested PSU, consistent with an integrated solution that draws power through the host platform.

Specification Differences

The two parts differ across nearly every recorded specification field.

Process node: 6 nm for AMD, 5 nm for NVIDIA.

Die size: 204 mm² for AMD, 382 mm² for NVIDIA.

Base clock: 1500 MHz for AMD, 741 MHz for NVIDIA.

Boost clock: 1700 MHz for AMD, 2346 MHz for NVIDIA.

Memory clock: 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective for AMD, 1067 MHz with 8.5 Gbps effective for NVIDIA.

Memory size: 8 GB GDDR6 for AMD, 128 GB LPDDR5X for NVIDIA.

Memory bus: 128 bit for AMD, 256 bit for NVIDIA.

Memory bandwidth: 256.0 GB/s for AMD, 273.2 GB/s for NVIDIA.

Shading units: 1,792 for AMD, 2,560 for NVIDIA.

TMUs: 112 for AMD, 160 for NVIDIA.

ROPs: 64 for AMD, 24 for NVIDIA.

Ray tracing cores: 28 for AMD, 20 for NVIDIA.

Tensor cores: none for AMD, 80 for NVIDIA.

Pixel rate: 108.8 GPixel/s for AMD, 56.30 GPixel/s for NVIDIA.

Texture rate: 190.4 GTexel/s for AMD, 375.4 GTexel/s for NVIDIA.

FP32: 12.19 TFLOPS for AMD, 12.01 TFLOPS for NVIDIA.

FP16: 24.37 TFLOPS (2:1) for AMD, 12.01 TFLOPS (1:1) for NVIDIA.

Slot width: single-slot for AMD, IGP for NVIDIA.

Power connectors: none for both.

Bus interface: PCIe 4.0 x8 for AMD, PCIe 5.0 x16 for NVIDIA.

Display outputs: 4x DisplayPort 2.1 for AMD, 1x HDMI for NVIDIA.

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) for AMD, N/A for NVIDIA.

OpenGL support: 4.6 for AMD, N/A for NVIDIA.

Vulkan support: 1.4 for AMD, N/A for NVIDIA.

Dimensions: 216 mm length, 115 mm height, 20 mm width for AMD; no dimensions recorded for NVIDIA.

Release date: 2023-08-02 for AMD, 2026-05-31 for NVIDIA.

Transistor count: 13,300 million for AMD, unknown for NVIDIA.

Transistor density: 65.2M per mm² for AMD, not recorded for NVIDIA.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon PRO W7500 wins in pixel fill rate, FP16 throughput, base clock, and API compatibility. Its 108.8 GPixel/s is nearly double the N1 20SM's 56.30 GPixel/s, which indicates stronger rasterization throughput for conventional display workloads. Its 24.37 TFLOPS FP16 is exactly double the NVIDIA part, which matters for workloads that use reduced precision. The 1500 MHz base clock is more than double the NVIDIA base, suggesting better sustained performance at lower power states. The full DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 support makes it suitable for workstation applications that rely on these APIs.

The NVIDIA N1 20SM wins in memory capacity, memory bandwidth, texture fill rate, shading units, TMUs, tensor cores, and boost clock. The 128 GB memory capacity is 16 times the AMD part, which is decisive for large datasets that must reside in local memory. The 273.2 GB/s bandwidth is 6.7 percent higher. The 375.4 GTexel/s texture rate is nearly double. The 2,560 shading units and 160 TMUs provide more parallel compute lanes. The 80 tensor cores enable AI acceleration, which the AMD part lacks entirely. The 2346 MHz boost clock is substantially higher.

The release timeline also differs. The AMD part launched on 2023-08-02 and is still active. The NVIDIA part is dated 2026-05-31 and is also active, but the later date suggests a more recent introduction.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 performance?

A: The AMD Radeon PRO W7500 delivers 12.19 TFLOPS, while the NVIDIA N1 20SM delivers 12.01 TFLOPS. The AMD part is ahead by 0.18 TFLOPS, roughly 1.5 percent.

Q: How much memory does each GPU offer?

A: The AMD Radeon PRO W7500 has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus. The NVIDIA N1 20SM has 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus. The NVIDIA part has 16 times the capacity.

Q: Does the NVIDIA N1 20SM support DirectX?

A: The database lists DirectX as N/A for the NVIDIA N1 20SM. OpenGL and Vulkan are also listed as N/A. The AMD Radeon PRO W7500 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Radeon PRO W7500 has 256.0 GB/s, while the NVIDIA N1 20SM has 273.2 GB/s. The NVIDIA part is ahead by 17.2 GB/s, approximately 6.7 percent.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The NVIDIA N1 20SM has 2,560 shading units, while the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 has 1,792. The NVIDIA part has 768 more shading units.

Q: What is the process node for each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon PRO W7500 uses a 6 nm process at TSMC. The NVIDIA N1 20SM uses a 5 nm process at TSMC. The NVIDIA part uses a smaller node.