AMD Radeon RX 9060 vs NVIDIA N1 20SM Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 has a full suite of benchmark results across multiple test suites, while the NVIDIA N1 20SM has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This means there are no direct head-to-head measurements available for these two products. The RX 9060 shows a percentile ranking of 59 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16,014. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti with an average score of 16,129 and a delta of -0.7%, the AMD Radeon R9 370X with a score of 15,862 and a delta of 1%, and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 with a score of 15,852 and a delta of 1%.

The RX 9060's individual benchmark results show its strongest performances in compute-oriented workloads. In Geekbench OpenCL, it scores 88,183 points, while its Vulkan score reaches 39,476. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test produces a score of 3,322. PassMark results show a G3D score of 17,631 and a GPU compute score of 9,919. Legacy DirectX tests show lower scores, with DirectX 9 at 280, DirectX 11 at 182, DirectX 10 at 104, and DirectX 12 at 44. The G2D score is 1,002.

The N1 20SM has no benchmark entries, so the data cannot confirm any comparative performance figures. The database shows its percentile ranking at 50, but without test scores, this metric carries limited analytical weight. The absence of head-to-head data means all comparisons must rely on architectural specifications and recorded capabilities rather than measured performance outcomes.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the available data, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 wins in every measurable benchmark category because it is the only product with recorded scores. Its compute performance, as shown by the Geekbench OpenCL score of 88,183 and PassMark GPU compute score of 9,919, indicates strong general-purpose processing capability. The Vulkan score of 39,476 suggests solid cross-platform graphics API performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad result of 3,322 provides a modern DX12 workload measurement.

The NVIDIA N1 20SM cannot claim wins in any benchmark category because no test results exist for it. Its specification sheet suggests different design priorities. It carries 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory with a 256-bit bus and 273.2 GB/s bandwidth, compared to the RX 9060's 8 GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. The N1 20SM has more shading units at 2,560 versus 1,792, more texture mapping units at 160 versus 112, and 80 tensor cores that the RX 9060 lacks entirely. However, the RX 9060 has 64 ROPs versus 24, and its pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s far exceeds the N1 20SM's 56.30 GPixel/s.

The use-case split favors the RX 9060 for traditional rasterization and gaming workloads. Its higher pixel rate, larger ROP count, and higher clock speeds support this interpretation. The N1 20SM appears oriented toward memory-heavy and tensor-accelerated workloads given its 128 GB memory capacity and 80 tensor cores, though the lack of benchmark data prevents quantitative confirmation.

Architecture Differences

The two products come from different architectural generations and manufacturing processes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 uses the Navi 44 chip built on RDNA 4.0 architecture, with the codename Strix Point. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, containing 29,700 million transistors on a 199 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 149.2M per mm². The NVIDIA N1 20SM uses the GB20B chip based on Blackwell 2.0 architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. Its die size is 382 mm², with transistor count listed as unknown in the database.

The RX 9060 belongs to the Navi IV generation within the RX 9000 series, while the N1 20SM belongs to the Blackwell IGP generation under the N1x family. The RX 9060 has a dual-slot form factor with a single 8-pin power connector and a suggested 300 W power supply. The N1 20SM is an integrated graphics processor with no power connectors and no suggested PSU rating.

Clock behavior differs substantially. The RX 9060 has a base clock of 1700 MHz, a boost clock of 2990 MHz, and a game clock of 2400 MHz. Its memory runs at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed. The N1 20SM has a base clock of 741 MHz and a boost clock of 2346 MHz, with memory at 1067 MHz and 8.5 Gbps effective. The RX 9060 operates at significantly higher frequencies across the board.

Memory configurations show clear divergence. The RX 9060 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, achieving 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. The N1 20SM uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus, achieving 273.2 GB/s bandwidth. The N1 20SM has a much larger memory pool and wider bus, but slightly lower total bandwidth.

Compute resources differ in allocation. The RX 9060 has 1,792 shading units, 112 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 28 ray tracing cores, with no tensor cores. Its FP32 performance is 21.43 TFLOPS, matching its FP16 at a 1:1 ratio. The N1 20SM has 2,560 shading units, 160 TMUs, 24 ROPs, 20 ray tracing cores, and 80 tensor cores. Its FP32 performance is 12.01 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 12.01 TFLOPS.

API support shows another difference. The RX 9060 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The N1 20SM lists all three APIs as N/A. Display outputs also differ: the RX 9060 provides 1x HDMI 2.1b and 2x DisplayPort 2.1a, while the N1 20SM has only 1x HDMI.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 compute performance?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 delivers 21.43 TFLOPS FP32, while the NVIDIA N1 20SM delivers 12.01 TFLOPS FP32. The RX 9060 has roughly 78% higher raw floating-point throughput.

Q: How do the memory capacities compare?

A: The NVIDIA N1 20SM has 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory, while the AMD Radeon RX 9060 has 8 GB of GDDR6. The N1 20SM offers 16 times the capacity, though the RX 9060 has slightly higher bandwidth at 288.0 GB/s versus 273.2 GB/s.

Q: What are the pixel rate differences?

A: The RX 9060 has a pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s, which is more than three times the N1 20SM's 56.30 GPixel/s. This indicates the RX 9060 is better suited for high-resolution rasterization workloads.

Q: Does the N1 20SM have tensor cores?

A: Yes, the NVIDIA N1 20SM includes 80 tensor cores. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 has no tensor cores listed in its specifications.

Q: What process nodes are used?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 uses a 4 nm TSMC process, while the NVIDIA N1 20SM uses a 5 nm TSMC process. The RX 9060's smaller node allows for higher clock speeds, reaching 2990 MHz boost versus 2346 MHz for the N1 20SM.

Q: Which product has better API support?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA N1 20SM lists DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan as N/A, indicating no dedicated graphics API support in the recorded data.

Specification Differences

The key specification differences between the two products are:

• Architecture: RDNA 4.0 versus Blackwell 2.0
• Process node: 4 nm versus 5 nm
• Die size: 199 mm² versus 382 mm²
• Base clock: 1700 MHz versus 741 MHz
• Boost clock: 2990 MHz versus 2346 MHz
• Memory size: 8 GB GDDR6 versus 128 GB LPDDR5X
• Memory bus width: 128 bit versus 256 bit
• Memory bandwidth: 288.0 GB/s versus 273.2 GB/s
• Shading units: 1792 versus 2560
• Texture mapping units: 112 versus 160
• ROP count: 64 versus 24
• Ray tracing cores: 28 versus 20
• Tensor cores: none versus 80
• Pixel rate: 191.4 GPixel/s versus 56.30 GPixel/s
• Texture rate: 334.9 GTexel/s versus 375.4 GTexel/s
• FP32 performance: 21.43 TFLOPS versus 12.01 TFLOPS
• Form factor: Dual-slot versus IGP
• Power connectors: 1x 8-pin versus none
• Display outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1b, 2x DisplayPort 2.1a versus 1x HDMI
• API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.4 versus N/A
• Release date: 2025-08-04 versus 2026-05-31

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split based on intended use. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 has verified benchmark results and demonstrates strong performance in the recorded tests. Its average score of 16,014 places it slightly below the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti by 0.7%, while matching the Radeon R9 370X and RX 7700 within 1%. Its FP32 throughput of 21.43 TFLOPS, pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s, and texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s indicate a capable rasterization-focused GPU. The dual-slot design with a single 8-pin connector and 132 W TDP makes it a conventional discrete graphics card suitable for standard desktop builds.

The NVIDIA N1 20SM lacks any benchmark data, so its performance cannot be verified. Its specifications point toward a different role. The 128 GB memory capacity, 80 tensor cores, and 382 mm² die suggest an integrated processor designed for memory-intensive or AI-accelerated tasks rather than traditional gaming. The 24 ROPs and 56.30 GPixel/s pixel rate are low for rasterization, while the 375.4 GTexel/s texture rate is competitive. The N1 20SM also has more shading units at 2,560 and more TMUs at 160.

The choice between these products depends on workload requirements. For gaming and DirectX-based applications, the RX 9060 has verified scores and proper API support. For tasks requiring large memory capacity or tensor core acceleration, the N1 20SM offers specifications that the RX 9060 cannot match, but its lack of recorded performance data leaves its actual capabilities unconfirmed. The release dates also differ, with the RX 9060 launching in 2025 and the N1 20SM in 2026, meaning the N1 20SM is a newer design. The RX 9060 remains the only one of the two with measurable performance evidence in the database.