AMD Radeon RX 7600 vs NVIDIA N1X 40SM Comparison

The Verdict

The data places the AMD Radeon RX 7600 and the NVIDIA N1X 40SM in different performance classes with distinct purposes. The RX 7600 carries a recorded average benchmark score of 15171, placing it in the 57th percentile of all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199, delta -0.2%), the AMD Radeon 680M (15270, delta -0.7%), the AMD Radeon Pro 560X (15082, delta +0.6%), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti (15063, delta +0.7%). This indicates the RX 7600 sits in a tightly contested mid-range cluster where scores differ by less than one percent.

The NVIDIA N1X 40SM, by contrast, shows an average benchmark score of 0 with no recorded benchmark entries, placing it at the 50th percentile. Its architecture is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a 5 nm process node and a die size of 382 mm². The absence of benchmark data means the database cannot yet assign a competitive performance position. The recorded specifications, however, show a device designed for a different workload profile: 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 256 bit bus, 5120 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, 40 render output units, 40 ray tracing cores, and 160 tensor cores. The RX 7600 counters with 8 GB GDDR6 on a 128 bit bus, 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 32 RT cores.

For users requiring a discrete, actively cooled card with established benchmark results, the RX 7600 is the only option with measurable performance data. For workloads that demand massive memory capacity and tensor core throughput, the N1X 40SM presents a different specification sheet, but its performance cannot be quantified from the current database. The verdict from the data is straightforward: the RX 7600 is a measured, competitive mid-range discrete GPU, while the N1X 40SM remains an unquantified IGP with a high-memory design.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 uses the Navi 33 chip built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, codenamed Hotpink Bonefish, from the Navi III (RX 7000) generation. It is fabricated by TSMC on a 6 nm process node, containing 13,300 million transistors across a 204 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 65.2M per mm². The NVIDIA N1X 40SM uses the GB20B chip based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, from the Blackwell IGP (N1x) generation, also fabricated by TSMC but on a 5 nm process node. Its transistor count is listed as unknown, but its die size is 382 mm², which is notably larger than the RX 7600’s die.

The memory subsystems diverge sharply. The RX 7600 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 128 bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The N1X 40SM uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 256 bit bus, delivering 273.2 GB/s. Despite having double the bus width, the N1X 40SM’s memory bandwidth is lower due to its slower memory clock (1067 MHz, 8.5 Gbps effective versus 2250 MHz, 18 Gbps effective on the RX 7600). The memory size difference is extreme: 128 GB versus 8 GB, indicating the N1X 40SM targets memory-heavy workloads rather than raw bandwidth.

Compute resources also differ. The RX 7600 has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 32 RT cores, with no tensor cores. The N1X 40SM has 5120 shading units, 320 TMUs, 40 ROPs, and 40 RT cores, plus 160 tensor cores. The N1X 40SM has more than double the shading units and TMUs, but fewer ROPs. Pixel rate favors the RX 7600 at 169.9 GPixel/s versus 93.84 GPixel/s for the N1X 40SM. Texture rate favors the N1X 40SM at 750.7 GTexel/s versus 339.8 GTexel/s. Floating point performance shows the N1X 40SM ahead at 24.02 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16, versus 21.75 TFLOPS for the RX 7600.

Clock speeds differ significantly. The RX 7600 has a base clock of 1720 MHz, a boost clock of 2655 MHz, and a game clock of 2250 MHz. The N1X 40SM has a base clock of 741 MHz and a boost clock of 2346 MHz, with no game clock listed. The RX 7600 runs at higher frequencies, which helps its pixel rate despite fewer shading units. The RX 7600 is a dual-slot card with a 1x 8-pin power connector and a suggested PSU of 450 W, while the N1X 40SM is an IGP with no power connectors. The RX 7600 uses PCIe 4.0 x8, while the N1X 40SM uses PCIe 5.0 x16. The RX 7600 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, while the N1X 40SM lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the RX 7600 wins in every measurable benchmark category because the N1X 40SM has no benchmark entries. The RX 7600’s scores include 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 at 2310, Geekbench OpenCL at 88051, Geekbench Vulkan at 34401, Passmark DirectX 10 at 84, Passmark DirectX 11 at 172, Passmark DirectX 12 at 58, Passmark DirectX 9 at 226, Passmark G2D at 984, Passmark G3D at 16634, and Passmark GPU Compute at 8790. The N1X 40SM has an empty benchmark array, so no wins can be assigned to it.

In architecture-level comparisons, the N1X 40SM shows theoretical advantages in shading units (5120 versus 2048), texture rate (750.7 GTexel/s versus 339.8 GTexel/s), FP32 throughput (24.02 TFLOPS versus 21.75 TFLOPS), and memory capacity (128 GB versus 8 GB). Tensor cores exist only on the N1X 40SM (160 units), suggesting a design for AI or compute tasks, but no benchmark confirms performance. The RX 7600 wins on pixel rate (169.9 GPixel/s versus 93.84 GPixel/s), memory bandwidth (288.0 GB/s versus 273.2 GB/s), and clock speeds (boost 2655 MHz versus 2346 MHz). The RX 7600 also has a higher transistor density (65.2M per mm² versus unknown for the N1X 40SM) and a smaller die (204 mm² versus 382 mm²).

The use-case split from the data is clear: the RX 7600 is a discrete GPU with proven benchmark performance, suitable for gaming and general graphics workloads. The N1X 40SM, as an IGP with 128 GB memory and 160 tensor cores, appears designed for memory-intensive or AI-adjacent tasks, but its lack of benchmark scores means no measured wins can be claimed. The RX 7600 also has a production status of Active and a release date of 2023-05-24, while the N1X 40SM has a release date of 2026-05-31, indicating a future product with no current measurements.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 has an average benchmark score of 15171. The NVIDIA N1X 40SM has an average benchmark score of 0, because no benchmark results are recorded for it.

Q: How does the RX 7600 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 7600’s nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM with an average score of 15199, a delta of -0.2% (the RX 7600 is slightly behind). Against the AMD Radeon 680M (15270, delta -0.7%), the RX 7600 is 0.7% behind. Against the AMD Radeon Pro 560X (15082, delta +0.6%) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti (15063, delta +0.7%), the RX 7600 is slightly ahead.

Q: What are the memory specifications of each GPU?

A: The RX 7600 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128 bit bus with a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The N1X 40SM has 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 256 bit bus with a bandwidth of 273.2 GB/s.

Q: Does the N1X 40SM have tensor cores?

A: Yes, the NVIDIA N1X 40SM has 160 tensor cores. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 has no tensor cores listed.

Q: Which GPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 has a boost clock of 2655 MHz. The NVIDIA N1X 40SM has a boost clock of 2346 MHz.

Q: What is the process node for each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is fabricated on a 6 nm process node by TSMC. The NVIDIA N1X 40SM is fabricated on a 5 nm process node by TSMC.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark array in the database is empty, meaning no direct comparisons exist between the RX 7600 and the N1X 40SM. The RX 7600 has a full set of recorded benchmarks, while the N1X 40SM has none. Therefore, the largest wins in each direction must be derived from the available specification and benchmark data.

For the RX 7600, the recorded benchmarks show its strongest result in Geekbench OpenCL at 88051, followed by Geekbench Vulkan at 34401, Passmark G3D at 16634, and Passmark GPU Compute at 8790. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2310. Passmark DirectX 9 shows 226, DirectX 11 shows 172, DirectX 10 shows 84, and DirectX 12 shows 58. Passmark G2D shows 984. These scores place the RX 7600 at the 57th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15171.

The N1X 40SM has no benchmark scores to compare, so the only wins it can claim are based on its specification sheet. Its FP32 throughput of 24.02 TFLOPS exceeds the RX 7600’s 21.75 TFLOPS, a difference of 2.27 TFLOPS. Its texture rate of 750.7 GTexel/s is more than double the RX 7600’s 339.8 GTexel/s. Its shading unit count of 5120 is 2.5 times the RX 7600’s 2048. Its memory capacity of 128 GB is 16 times the RX 7600’s 8 GB. These are theoretical advantages, not measured performance.

The RX 7600 wins on pixel rate (169.9 GPixel/s versus 93.84 GPixel/s, a difference of 76.06 GPixel/s), memory bandwidth (288.0 GB/s versus 273.2 GB/s, a difference of 14.8 GB/s), and boost clock (2655 MHz versus 2346 MHz, a difference of 309 MHz). The RX 7600 also has a higher base clock (1720 MHz versus 741 MHz). The RX 7600’s memory clock is 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed, while the N1X 40SM’s memory clock is 1067 MHz with 8.5 Gbps effective speed.

In terms of physical design, the RX 7600 is a dual-slot card measuring 204 mm in length and 115 mm in height, with a 1x 8-pin power connector and a suggested PSU of 450 W. The N1X 40SM is an IGP with no dimensions listed, no power connectors, and no suggested PSU. The RX 7600 uses PCIe 4.0 x8, while the N1X 40SM uses PCIe 5.0 x16. The RX 7600 has display outputs of 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1, while the N1X 40SM has only 1x HDMI.

The RX 7600’s production status is Active, with a release date of 2023-05-24, a predecessor of Navi II, and a successor of Navi IV. Its launch MSRP is 269 USD. The N1X 40SM’s production status is Active, with a release date of 2026-05-31, and no predecessor or successor listed. The RX 7600 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, while the N1X 40SM lists N/A for all three APIs. The RX 7600 has a transistor density of 65.2M per mm², while the N1X 40SM has no density listed.

The data indicates the RX 7600 is a fully measured, mid-range discrete GPU with a percentile rank of 57 and a competitive position within one percent of its nearest rivals. The N1X 40SM is an unmeasured IGP with a 50th percentile placeholder, offering a larger die, more shading units, more tensor cores, and vastly more memory, but no benchmark evidence to support performance claims. The head-to-head comparison, therefore, rests entirely on the RX 7600’s recorded scores against the N1X 40SM’s specification sheet.