AMD Radeon RX 9070 vs NVIDIA N1 20SM Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains no direct head-to-head benchmark matches between the AMD Radeon RX 9070 and the NVIDIA N1 20SM. The RX 9070 has ten individual benchmark entries in the database, while the N1 20SM has no benchmark scores recorded. Consequently, the wins counter shows zero for both parts, and the head-to-head benchmark table is empty.

The RX 9070's average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 23877, placing it in the 69th percentile among all GPUs in the database. Its closest rivals, all with comparable average scores, include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z at 23736 (0.6% behind), the AMD Radeon RX 6800S at 24063 (0.8% ahead), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile at 23628 (1.1% behind), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER at 24170 (1.2% ahead). These deltas are all within roughly one percent, indicating the RX 9070 sits in a tightly contested performance cluster.

For the N1 20SM, the database records a percentile rank of 50 and an average benchmark score of 0, reflecting the absence of any measured workloads. The N1 20SM has no nearest rivals listed, and its benchmark array is empty. Any performance comparison between these two parts must therefore rely on architectural and specification analysis rather than direct measured results.

The RX 9070's individual benchmark scores show substantial variation across test types. In Geekbench OpenCL, it scores 131539, while its Vulkan score is 58705. Passmark G3D yields 25381, and Passmark GPU Compute reaches 14737. Lower scores appear in legacy DirectX tests: Passmark DirectX 12 records 74, DirectX 10 records 141, DirectX 11 records 281, and DirectX 9 records 343. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test produces 6290, and the Passmark G2D score is 1280. These figures indicate the card's strengths in modern compute and graphics workloads, with notably weaker results in older DirectX API tests.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 has an average benchmark score of 23877 across its ten recorded tests. The NVIDIA N1 20SM has no recorded benchmark scores, so its average benchmark score is 0.

Q: How does the RX 9070 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The RX 9070's average score of 23877 places it 0.6% above the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (23736), 1.1% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (23628), 0.8% below the AMD Radeon RX 6800S (24063), and 1.2% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (24170). All four rivals fall within a 1.2% band of the RX 9070's score.

Q: What is the memory configuration difference between the two GPUs?

A: The RX 9070 uses 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 644.6 GB/s bandwidth. The N1 20SM uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 256-bit bus with 273.2 GB/s bandwidth. The N1 20SM has eight times the capacity but less than half the bandwidth.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same DirectX version?

A: No. The RX 9070 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, indicating no API support is recorded for it.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units and texture mapping units?

A: The RX 9070 has 3584 shading units and 224 TMUs. The N1 20SM has 2560 shading units and 160 TMUs. The RX 9070 also has 128 ROPs versus 24 ROPs on the N1 20SM.

Q: What are the release dates for these two products?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 was released on 2025-03-05. The NVIDIA N1 20SM has a release date of 2026-05-31. Both are listed as Active in production status.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture, using the Navi 48 chip from the Navi IV (RX 9000) generation. The NVIDIA N1 20SM uses the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a GB20B chip from the Blackwell IGP (N1x) generation. These are fundamentally different design philosophies: RDNA 4.0 is a discrete GPU architecture optimized for high-throughput graphics and compute, while Blackwell 2.0 in the N1x generation appears oriented toward integrated graphics processing, given its IGP slot width.

The process nodes differ by one nanometer. The RX 9070 uses a 4 nm TSMC process, while the N1 20SM uses a 5 nm TSMC process. The transistor count for the RX 9070 is 53,900 million, yielding a transistor density of 151.0M per mm² across a 357 mm² die. The N1 20SM lists its transistor count as unknown, with no density figure, but its die size is larger at 382 mm².

Ray tracing hardware differs in count. The RX 9070 has 56 RT cores, while the N1 20SM has 20 RT cores. The N1 20SM additionally includes 80 tensor cores, while the RX 9070 lists no tensor cores at all. This indicates different acceleration priorities: the RX 9070 emphasizes ray tracing throughput, while the N1 20SM includes dedicated tensor hardware for AI workloads.

The RX 9070's FP32 and FP16 throughput are both 36.13 TFLOPS in a 1:1 ratio. The N1 20SM delivers 12.01 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16, also at 1:1. The RX 9070 therefore has roughly three times the raw floating-point throughput of the N1 20SM in both precisions.

Pixel and texture rates reinforce the gap. The RX 9070 achieves 322.6 GPixel/s and 564.5 GTexel/s. The N1 20SM achieves 56.30 GPixel/s and 375.4 GTexel/s. The pixel rate gap is particularly large, favoring the RX 9070 by a factor of more than five.

The API support also differs sharply. The RX 9070 lists DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The N1 20SM lists DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan all as N/A, meaning no graphics API support is recorded for it in the database.

Specification Differences

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 and NVIDIA N1 20SM differ across nearly every recorded specification field.

Process and die: The RX 9070 uses a 4 nm process with a 357 mm² die and 53,900 million transistors at 151.0M / mm² density. The N1 20SM uses a 5 nm process with a 382 mm² die, but its transistor count and density are unknown.

Clock speeds: The RX 9070 has a base clock of 1330 MHz and a boost clock of 2520 MHz, with a game clock of 2070 MHz. The N1 20SM has a base clock of 741 MHz and a boost clock of 2346 MHz, with no game clock listed. Memory clocks also differ: the RX 9070 runs at 2518 MHz (20.1 Gbps effective), while the N1 20SM runs at 1067 MHz (8.5 Gbps effective).

Memory: The RX 9070 has 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus with 644.6 GB/s bandwidth. The N1 20SM has 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus with 273.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Compute units: The RX 9070 has 3584 shading units, 224 TMUs, and 128 ROPs. The N1 20SM has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 24 ROPs. The RX 9070 has 56 RT cores; the N1 20SM has 20 RT cores and 80 tensor cores.

Performance rates: The RX 9070 delivers 322.6 GPixel/s, 564.5 GTexel/s, and 36.13 TFLOPS in both FP32 and FP16. The N1 20SM delivers 56.30 GPixel/s, 375.4 GTexel/s, and 12.01 TFLOPS in both FP32 and FP16.

Power and cooling: The RX 9070 has a TDP of 220 W, uses dual-slot cooling, requires two 8-pin power connectors, and suggests a 550 W PSU. The N1 20SM has an unknown TDP, uses an IGP slot width, requires no power connectors, and lists no suggested PSU.

Interfaces and outputs: Both use PCIe 5.0 x16. The RX 9070 has 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1a outputs. The N1 20SM has a single HDMI output.

Release and price: The RX 9070 released on 2025-03-05 with a launch MSRP of 549 USD. The N1 20SM releases on 2026-05-31 and has no launch MSRP recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 wins decisively in raw graphics and compute performance based on its recorded benchmark scores. With an average benchmark score of 23877 and a 69th percentile rank, it outperforms the N1 20SM, which has no recorded scores and sits at the 50th percentile by default. The RX 9070's FP32 throughput of 36.13 TFLOPS, pixel rate of 322.6 GPixel/s, and texture rate of 564.5 GTexel/s all exceed the N1 20SM's corresponding figures of 12.01 TFLOPS, 56.30 GPixel/s, and 375.4 GTexel/s.

The RX 9070 also wins in memory bandwidth, delivering 644.6 GB/s versus 273.2 GB/s on the N1 20SM. This bandwidth advantage, combined with higher clock speeds and more shading units, makes the RX 9070 the stronger choice for high-resolution gaming and compute-heavy workloads. Its 56 RT cores versus 20 on the N1 20SM further solidify its lead in ray-traced rendering scenarios.

The N1 20SM wins in memory capacity, offering 128 GB of LPDDR5X versus 16 GB of GDDR6 on the RX 9070. This eightfold capacity advantage suggests the N1 20SM is designed for workloads that prioritize holding large datasets locally, such as certain AI inference or data-parallel tasks, rather than maximizing throughput. Its 80 tensor cores, which the RX 9070 lacks entirely, indicate dedicated hardware for tensor operations that the RX 9070 cannot match.

The N1 20SM also wins in power efficiency by design: it requires no power connectors, uses an IGP slot width, and has an unknown TDP, whereas the RX 9070 demands 220 W with dual 8-pin connectors and a 550 W PSU recommendation. For systems with strict power or space constraints, the N1 20SM's integrated form factor is more accommodating.

The RX 9070 wins on software compatibility, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, while the N1 20SM lists no API support. The RX 9070's launch MSRP of 549 USD provides a reference point for its positioning, while the N1 20SM has no recorded launch price.

The N1 20SM's larger die (382 mm² versus 357 mm²) does not translate into a performance advantage in the recorded data. Its lower clock speeds, smaller compute unit counts, and reduced bandwidth all place it behind the RX 9070 in measurable throughput metrics. The N1 20SM's integrated nature and tensor core presence suggest a specialized role, possibly in embedded or low-power AI applications, rather than general-purpose discrete graphics.

The RX 9070's benchmark profile shows strong modern API performance, with Geekbench OpenCL at 131539 and Vulkan at 58705, but weaker legacy DirectX results. This indicates its wins are concentrated in current-generation workloads, while the N1 20SM's lack of recorded benchmarks leaves its real-world performance unquantified. For any task requiring high frame rates, high resolution, or heavy compute throughput, the data points to the RX 9070. For tasks requiring large memory capacity or tensor acceleration in a low-power integrated form factor, the N1 20SM holds the advantage.