AMD Radeon PRO W7600 vs NVIDIA N1 16SM Comparison

AMD Radeon PRO W7600 versus NVIDIA N1 16SM presents a comparison across two very different hardware classes. The AMD part is a workstation graphics card using the RDNA 3.0 architecture, while the NVIDIA part is an integrated graphics processor built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The database records benchmark results for the AMD card only, so the analysis relies on architectural specifications and recorded performance data for the AMD side, with the NVIDIA component assessed through its listed capabilities.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two parts. The AMD Radeon PRO W7600 has two benchmark results logged in the database. Its Geekbench OpenCL score is 81528, and its Geekbench Vulkan score is 92688. The average benchmark score for the AMD card is 87108. The NVIDIA N1 16SM has no benchmark entries, which places its average benchmark score at 0 and its percentile at 50.

The AMD card sits at the 93rd percentile among all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals provide context for its standing. The NVIDIA Quadro GP100 holds an average score of 87445, which is 0.4% higher than the AMD card. The NVIDIA CMP 40HX averages 85637, a 1.7% deficit relative to the AMD card. The NVIDIA RTX A4500 Mobile and RTX A4500 score 91134 and 91671 respectively, placing them 4.4% and 5% ahead of the AMD part. These figures indicate the Radeon PRO W7600 performs in the same tier as these professional NVIDIA offerings, with the RTX A4500 pair holding a moderate lead.

The absence of benchmark results for the N1 16SM means no direct comparison of measured performance is possible. The data shows the AMD card is fully benchmarked, while the NVIDIA part lacks any recorded scores. Any comparison of their computational output must rely on the specification data, which shows the AMD card delivers 19.99 TFLOPS of FP32 compute against 9.609 TFLOPS for the NVIDIA part. The AMD card also leads in pixel throughput at 156.2 GPixel/s versus 56.30 GPixel/s, and in texture rate at 312.3 GTexel/s versus 300.3 GTexel/s.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon PRO W7600 uses the Navi 33 chip, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the codename Hotpink Bonefish. It belongs to the Radeon Pro Navi generation, specifically the Navi III Series. The manufacturing process is 6 nm at TSMC, with 13,300 million transistors on a die size of 204 mm². The transistor density is 65.2 million transistors per square millimeter.

The NVIDIA N1 16SM uses the GB20B chip, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. It belongs to the Blackwell IGP generation under the N1x series. The process node is 5 nm at TSMC, with a die size of 382 mm². The transistor count is listed as unknown, and no transistor density figure is recorded.

The memory architectures differ substantially. The AMD card uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory clock is listed at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective. The NVIDIA part uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 273.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Its memory clock is 1067 MHz with 8.5 Gbps effective. The NVIDIA part has four times the memory capacity but slightly lower bandwidth, 273.2 GB/s versus 288.0 GB/s.

Compute unit configurations show both parts have 2048 shading units and 128 texture mapping units. The AMD card has 64 ROPs, while the NVIDIA part has 24 ROPs. Ray tracing cores differ, with 32 on the AMD card and 16 on the NVIDIA part. The NVIDIA part includes 64 tensor cores, a feature not listed for the AMD card. The AMD card achieves 39.98 TFLOPS of FP16 performance at a 2:1 ratio, while the NVIDIA part delivers 9.609 TFLOPS of FP16 at a 1:1 ratio, meaning its FP16 throughput matches its FP32 throughput.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon PRO W7600 wins on raw compute throughput. Its FP32 performance of 19.99 TFLOPS more than doubles the 9.609 TFLOPS of the NVIDIA N1 16SM. The AMD card also has a clear advantage in pixel processing, with 156.2 GPixel/s compared to 56.30 GPixel/s. Texture fill rates are close, with the AMD card at 312.3 GTexel/s and the NVIDIA part at 300.3 GTexel/s, a narrow margin in favor of AMD. The AMD card has more ray tracing cores, 32 versus 16, and more ROPs, 64 versus 24.

The NVIDIA N1 16SM wins on memory capacity. Its 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory is 16 times the 8 GB on the AMD card. The NVIDIA part also has a wider memory bus at 256 bits versus 128 bits, though the AMD card maintains higher bandwidth at 288.0 GB/s versus 273.2 GB/s. The NVIDIA part includes tensor cores, 64 of them, which are not present in the AMD specification. This suggests an advantage for workloads that use tensor operations, though no benchmark data confirms this.

The AMD card supports a full set of graphics APIs, including DirectX 12 Ultimate with version 12_2, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA part lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan, indicating it does not expose these APIs in the recorded data. This makes the AMD card the appropriate choice for applications that rely on standard graphics APIs. The NVIDIA part has four display outputs, one HDMI port, while the AMD card has four DisplayPort 2.1 outputs.

The AMD card uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface, while the NVIDIA part uses PCIe 5.0 x16. The newer and wider bus on the NVIDIA part offers higher potential transfer bandwidth for data movement, though the AMD card's interface is sufficient for its 8 GB memory frame buffer. The AMD card requires a 6-pin power connector and a 300 W suggested power supply, while the NVIDIA part uses no power connectors and has no suggested PSU, consistent with its IGP form factor.

Specification Differences

The two parts differ across nearly every recorded specification. The AMD Radeon PRO W7600 is a single-slot discrete card measuring 241 mm in length and 115 mm in height. The NVIDIA N1 16SM is an IGP with no recorded dimensions. The AMD card has a TDP of 130 W, while the NVIDIA part has an unknown TDP. The AMD card has a launch MSRP of 599 USD, which is stated once here as recorded. The NVIDIA part has no launch MSRP.

The process nodes differ, with AMD at 6 nm and NVIDIA at 5 nm, both fabricated by TSMC. Die size differs significantly, with the NVIDIA part at 382 mm² and the AMD card at 204 mm². Transistor count is 13,300 million for AMD and unknown for NVIDIA. The AMD card has a transistor density of 65.2 million per square millimeter, while the NVIDIA part has none recorded.

Clock speeds show the AMD card with a base clock of 1720 MHz and a boost clock of 2440 MHz. The NVIDIA part has a base clock of 741 MHz and a boost clock of 2346 MHz. The AMD card has higher base and boost clocks. Memory clocks differ, with the AMD card at 2250 MHz and 18 Gbps effective, and the NVIDIA part at 1067 MHz and 8.5 Gbps effective.

Memory capacity is the most pronounced difference, with 8 GB on the AMD card and 128 GB on the NVIDIA part. Memory type also differs, GDDR6 versus LPDDR5X. Bus width is 128 bits on the AMD card and 256 bits on the NVIDIA part. Bandwidth is 288.0 GB/s on the AMD card and 273.2 GB/s on the NVIDIA part.

The shading unit count is identical at 2048, and the TMU count is identical at 128. ROPs differ, 64 on AMD versus 24 on NVIDIA. Ray tracing cores differ, 32 on AMD versus 16 on NVIDIA. Tensor cores are present only on the NVIDIA part at 64. FP32 and FP16 performance differ as described. Pixel rate and texture rate differ as described. The release dates show the AMD card was released in 2023, while the NVIDIA part is dated later. The AMD card's predecessor is listed as Radeon Pro Vega, while the NVIDIA part has no predecessor listed.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 compute performance?

A: The AMD Radeon PRO W7600 delivers 19.99 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The NVIDIA N1 16SM delivers 9.609 TFLOPS. The AMD card has approximately twice the FP32 throughput.

Q: How much memory does each GPU have?

A: The AMD Radeon PRO W7600 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The NVIDIA N1 16SM has 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory. The NVIDIA part has 16 times the memory capacity.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth figures?

A: The AMD Radeon PRO W7600 has a memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s across a 128-bit bus. The NVIDIA N1 16SM has a memory bandwidth of 273.2 GB/s across a 256-bit bus. The AMD card has slightly higher bandwidth despite a narrower bus.

Q: Which GPU has more ray tracing cores?

A: The AMD Radeon PRO W7600 has 32 ray tracing cores. The NVIDIA N1 16SM has 16 ray tracing cores. The AMD card has double the ray tracing core count.

Q: Does the NVIDIA N1 16SM have tensor cores?

A: Yes, the NVIDIA N1 16SM has 64 tensor cores. The AMD Radeon PRO W7600 does not list tensor cores in its specification.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon PRO W7600 has an average benchmark score of 87108, based on Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan results. The NVIDIA N1 16SM has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmark results are recorded for it.