AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme GPU vs NVIDIA N1 20SM Comparison

AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme GPU and NVIDIA N1 20SM occupy different positions in the database. The Ryzen Z2 Extreme is a 4 nm RDNA 3.5 part from AMD, built on the Strix Point chip, with a 28 W TDP. The N1 20SM is a 5 nm Blackwell 2.0 IGP from NVIDIA, using the GB20B chip, with power connectors listed as none and a slot width of IGP. The recorded data places the Ryzen in the console GPU generation, while the N1 belongs to the Blackwell IGP generation. The Ryzen has one benchmark result, a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 516, while the N1 has no recorded benchmark entries. This difference in available data shapes the analysis: the Ryzen can be compared against its nearest rivals, while the N1 must be assessed primarily through its specifications and the percentile field.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme GPU shows a clear win in the single recorded DirectX 12 test. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 516 places it at the 1st percentile among all GPUs in the database. That percentile figure indicates the Ryzen sits near the lower end of the overall performance distribution, yet it still outperforms several nearby rivals. The nearest rival data lists the AMD Radeon HD 6750M with an average score of 484, and the Ryzen leads that part by 6.6 percent. Against the Intel HD Graphics P4000, which averages 534, the Ryzen trails by 3.4 percent. Versus the AMD Radeon HD 6870, which averages 536, it trails by 3.7 percent. Against the AMD Radeon HD 6770M, which averages 569, it trails by 9.3 percent. The Ryzen therefore wins only one direct comparison among its listed rivals, but that win is a real margin: 6.6 percent ahead of the HD 6750M. The data suggests the Ryzen is competitive with older discrete and integrated parts, trading blows with the P4000 and HD 6870 within a few percentage points.

The NVIDIA N1 20SM has no benchmark scores, no wins in the head-to-head table, and no nearest rivals. Its percentile versus all GPUs is listed at 50, which places it at the midpoint of the database distribution. Without recorded measurements, the N1 cannot be said to win any test in the database. The use-case split therefore rests on the Ryzen having measurable results and the N1 lacking them. The Ryzen wins the only recorded benchmark comparison by default, since the N1 has no score to contest it. For workloads covered by 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the Ryzen at least has a verifiable figure; the N1 has none. The N1’s higher percentile rank, however, suggests its expected position in the overall distribution is far above the Ryzen, even though no direct test confirms it. The data indicates the N1 is likely intended for a different performance class, one where the Ryzen’s 516 points would not be a factor.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs diverge sharply at the architectural level. AMD uses the RDNA 3.5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with the Strix Point chip. NVIDIA uses Blackwell 2.0 on a 5 nm TSMC process, with the GB20B chip. The Ryzen’s die size is 233 mm², and its transistor count is 34,000 million, yielding a transistor density of 145.9 million per square millimeter. The N1’s die size is 382 mm², and its transistor count is listed as unknown, with no density figure. The N1’s larger die suggests a more complex implementation, but the database does not provide its transistor count to confirm that interpretation.

Memory configurations differ substantially. The Ryzen has 16 GB of LPDDR5X on a 128 bit bus, with 128.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The N1 has 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256 bit bus, with 273.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The N1 has four times the memory capacity and roughly 2.1 times the bandwidth, based on the recorded figures. Clock speeds also differ: the Ryzen runs at 800 MHz base and 2700 MHz boost, while the N1 runs at 741 MHz base and 2346 MHz boost. The Ryzen has higher clock speeds, but the N1 compensates with a wider execution infrastructure. The Ryzen’s memory clock is listed as 1000 MHz with 8 Gbps effective, while the N1’s memory clock is 1067 MHz with 8.5 Gbps effective.

Compute resources show a clear split in scale. The Ryzen has 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, 48 ROPs, and 16 ray tracing cores, with no tensor cores listed. The N1 has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, 24 ROPs, 20 ray tracing cores, and 80 tensor cores. The N1 has 2.5 times the shading units and 2.5 times the TMUs, but only half the ROPs. Pixel rate reflects that ROP difference: the Ryzen outputs 129.6 GPixel/s, while the N1 outputs 56.30 GPixel/s. Texture rate goes the other way: the Ryzen produces 172.8 GTexel/s, while the N1 produces 375.4 GTexel/s. FP32 throughput favors the N1 heavily: 12.01 TFLOPS versus 5.530 TFLOPS. FP16 follows the same pattern: 12.01 TFLOPS for the N1 and 5.530 TFLOPS for the Ryzen, both at a 1:1 ratio. The presence of 80 tensor cores on the N1 and none on the Ryzen marks a major feature difference for compute workloads. The Ryzen supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4; the N1 lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan. The Ryzen offers one USB Type-C display output, while the N1 offers one HDMI output. The N1 uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface; the Ryzen has no bus interface listed. Both use no power connectors.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty. No direct tests compare the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme GPU and the NVIDIA N1 20SM side by side. The Ryzen’s only benchmark result is the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 516. The N1’s average benchmark score is 0, with no recorded tests. Because the N1 has no scores, the database cannot establish a direct margin between the two parts. The Ryzen’s nearest rival comparisons provide the only benchmark context available. The Ryzen is 6.6 percent ahead of the AMD Radeon HD 6750M, which averages 484. It is 3.4 percent behind the Intel HD Graphics P4000, which averages 534. It is 3.7 percent behind the AMD Radeon HD 6870, which averages 536. It is 9.3 percent behind the AMD Radeon HD 6770M, which averages 569. These deltas show the Ryzen clustering within a narrow band around the 500 point mark. The largest gap in either direction is the 9.3 percent deficit to the HD 6770M, while the largest advantage is the 6.6 percent lead over the HD 6750M.

The N1’s 50th percentile rank versus all GPUs stands in contrast to the Ryzen’s 1st percentile. That rank implies the N1 sits at the median of the database, but without a score, the percentile cannot be tied to a specific performance level in any test. The Ryzen’s 1st percentile rank, by contrast, is grounded in its 516 point Steel Nomad result. The data shows the Ryzen’s measurable performance is low relative to the entire database, but its nearest rivals are similarly low-scoring parts. The N1, on the other hand, has no measurable result, so its percentile is an unverified indicator. For any direct comparison, the database offers no head-to-head numbers, no wins for either side, and no margins. The specification sheet suggests the N1 would lead in raw compute throughput, texture rate, memory bandwidth, and capacity, while the Ryzen would lead in pixel rate, clock speeds, and API support. But those are architectural observations, not benchmark results.

The biggest win for the Ryzen in the recorded data is its 6.6 percent advantage over the HD 6750M. The biggest losses are the 9.3 percent deficit to the HD 6770M and the 3.7 percent deficit to the HD 6870. The N1 has no equivalent wins or losses in the database. The empty head-to-head table means the only numerical comparison between the two comes from their separate database entries: the Ryzen’s 516 average score versus the N1’s 0 average score. That comparison is misleading in isolation, because the N1 simply has no tests recorded, not a zero performance result. The text should reflect that distinction: the Ryzen has a measured average of 516, while the N1 has no measured average.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to different conclusions for different use cases. For any workload measured by 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the Ryzen Z2 Extreme has a concrete result: 516 points, placing it at the 1st percentile of all GPUs. That score puts it slightly behind the Intel HD Graphics P4000 and the AMD Radeon HD 6870, and slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon HD 6750M. Buyers or analysts looking for a part with verified DirectX 12 performance would find the Ryzen’s benchmark record useful. The N1 has no benchmark record, so no verified performance claim can be made from the database. Its 50th percentile rank is the only performance indicator, and it suggests a mid-pack position, far above the Ryzen’s 1st percentile. But the absence of scores means that rank is not supported by any measured test.

For compute-heavy tasks, the specifications favor the N1. Its 12.01 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is more than double the Ryzen’s 5.530 TFLOPS. Its 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 tensor cores give it a much larger execution footprint. Its 273.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 128 GB capacity dwarf the Ryzen’s 128.0 GB/s and 16 GB. For pixel-heavy rasterization, the Ryzen has the edge in ROP count and pixel rate: 48 ROPs and 129.6 GPixel/s versus 24 ROPs and 56.30 GPixel/s. The Ryzen also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, while the N1 lists N/A for all three APIs. The N1 uses PCIe 5.0 x16, and the Ryzen has no bus interface listed. The N1’s display output is one HDMI; the Ryzen’s is one USB Type-C.

The verdict from the database is conditional. The Ryzen is the only one of the two with measured benchmark data, and that data shows a low but consistent performance level among its nearest rivals. The N1 is the only one with a high percentile rank, but no test results to support it. The data does not establish a direct winner. Instead, it shows two parts aimed at different segments: the Ryzen as a verified low-power console GPU with a 28 W TDP, and the N1 as an unverified Blackwell IGP with a large memory pool and high compute specifications. The Ryzen would be the choice for anyone requiring a known DirectX 12 benchmark score, given its 516 point result and 6.6 percent lead over the HD 6750M. The N1 would be the choice for anyone prioritizing raw compute specifications, memory capacity, and bandwidth, based on its 12.01 TFLOPS, 128 GB, and 273.2 GB/s figures. Neither part has a launch MSRP listed in the database.

FAQ

Q: What is the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme GPU’s only recorded benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen Z2 Extreme scores 516 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, with an average benchmark score of 516 and a 1st percentile rank among all GPUs.

Q: Does the NVIDIA N1 20SM have any benchmark results in the database?

A: No. The N1 20SM has no benchmark entries, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals, though it holds a 50th percentile rank versus all GPUs.

Q: How does the Ryzen Z2 Extreme compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 6750M?

A: The Ryzen is 6.6 percent ahead of the HD 6750M, which averages 484 points. The Ryzen trails the Intel HD Graphics P4000 by 3.4 percent, the AMD Radeon HD 6870 by 3.7 percent, and the AMD Radeon HD 6770M by 9.3 percent.

Q: What are the memory specifications for each GPU?

A: The Ryzen has 16 GB of LPDDR5X on a 128 bit bus with 128.0 GB/s bandwidth. The N1 has 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256 bit bus with 273.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 throughput?

A: The N1 20SM has 12.01 TFLOPS FP32, more than double the Ryzen’s 5.530 TFLOPS. The N1 also has 80 tensor cores, while the Ryzen has none listed.

Q: Which GPU has higher pixel rate and ROP count?

A: The Ryzen has 48 ROPs and a pixel rate of 129.6 GPixel/s. The N1 has 24 ROPs and a pixel rate of 56.30 GPixel/s.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two GPUs differ, based on the recorded data. The Ryzen Z2 Extreme uses a 4 nm process with the Strix Point chip and RDNA 3.5 architecture; the N1 20SM uses a 5 nm process with the GB20B chip and Blackwell 2.0 architecture. Die size: 233 mm² for the Ryzen, 382 mm² for the N1. Transistors: 34,000 million for the Ryzen, unknown for the N1. Transistor density: 145.9 million per mm² for the Ryzen, not listed for the N1. Base clock: 800 MHz for the Ryzen, 741 MHz for the N1. Boost clock: 2700 MHz for the Ryzen, 2346 MHz for the N1. Memory clock: 1000 MHz with 8 Gbps effective for the Ryzen, 1067 MHz with 8.5 Gbps effective for the N1. Memory size: 16 GB for the Ryzen, 128 GB for the N1. Bus width: 128 bit for the Ryzen, 256 bit for the N1. Bandwidth: 128.0 GB/s for the Ryzen, 273.2 GB/s for the N1. Shading units: 1024 for the Ryzen, 2560 for the N1. TMUs: 64 for the Ryzen, 160 for the N1. ROPs: 48 for the Ryzen, 24 for the N1. Ray tracing cores: 16 for the Ryzen, 20 for the N1. Tensor cores: none listed for the Ryzen, 80 for the N1. Pixel rate: 129.6 GPixel/s for the Ryzen, 56.30 GPixel/s for the N1. Texture rate: 172.8 GTexel/s for the Ryzen, 375.4 GTexel/s for the N1. FP32: 5.530 TFLOPS for the Ryzen, 12.01 TFLOPS for the N1. FP16: 5.530 TFLOPS for the Ryzen, 12.01 TFLOPS for the N1. TDP: 28 W for the Ryzen, unknown for the N1. Slot width: not listed for the Ryzen, IGP for the N1. Bus interface: not listed for the Ryzen, PCIe 5.0 x16 for the N1. Display outputs: 1x USB Type-C for the Ryzen, 1x HDMI for the N1. APIs: the Ryzen supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4; the N1 lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan. Release dates: 2025-07-08 for the Ryzen, 2026-05-31 for the N1. Production status is Active for both. Power connectors are None for both. Neither part has a launch MSRP.