NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 vs NVIDIA N1X 40SM Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 and the NVIDIA N1X 40SM occupy different positions in the database. The RTX 4060 has a complete benchmark record, while the N1X 40SM has no recorded benchmark scores. This means the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on the RTX 4060’s measured performance data and the architectural specifications of both parts.

The RTX 4060 delivers an average benchmark score of 17639 across ten tests. This places it at the 61st percentile among all GPUs in the database. The nearest rivals to the RTX 4060 are all AMD products. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, which is 0.2% higher than the RTX 4060. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, putting the RTX 4060 0.3% ahead. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, giving the RTX 4060 a 0.5% advantage. The AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509, which means the RTX 4060 leads by 0.7%. These are narrow margins, indicating that the RTX 4060 sits in a tightly contested performance band.

The RTX 4060’s strongest recorded result comes from Geekbench OpenCL, where it scores 95057. This is more than double its Geekbench Vulkan score of 48643. The Passmark G3D score is 19545, while the Passmark G2D score is 1037. The Passmark GPU Compute score reaches 9213. DirectX tests show a wide spread: Passmark DirectX 9 scores 236, Passmark DirectX 11 scores 175, Passmark DirectX 10 scores 103, and Passmark DirectX 12 scores 76. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test returns 2302.

The N1X 40SM has zero recorded benchmarks and an average benchmark score of 0. Its percentile rank is 50, which is lower than the RTX 4060’s 61st percentile. There are no nearest rivals listed for the N1X 40SM, so no direct delta comparisons exist. The database shows no head-to-head benchmark entries and no win counts for either product. This absence of measured data for the N1X 40SM means that any performance comparison must be inferred from the specification differences rather than from direct test results.

The RTX 4060’s peak pixel rate is 118.1 GPixel/s, while the N1X 40SM delivers 93.84 GPixel/s. The RTX 4060 is ahead by approximately 26% in this metric. In texture rate, the N1X 40SM reverses the situation with 750.7 GTexel/s versus the RTX 4060’s 236.2 GTexel/s, a more than threefold advantage. Floating-point throughput also favors the N1X 40SM: 24.02 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 versus 15.11 TFLOPS for both on the RTX 4060. The N1X 40SM holds a 59% lead in raw compute throughput.

Memory bandwidth is nearly identical between the two. The RTX 4060 achieves 272.0 GB/s with 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus. The N1X 40SM achieves 273.2 GB/s with 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus. The bandwidth difference is only 1.2 GB/s, favoring the N1X 40SM by less than half a percent. However, the memory capacity difference is enormous: 128 GB versus 8 GB, a 16-fold gap.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 4060 wins in scenarios where rasterization efficiency and established software support matter. Its pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s exceeds the N1X 40SM’s 93.84 GPixel/s, suggesting better performance in fill-rate-bound workloads such as high-resolution rendering with heavy overdraw. The RTX 4060 also has a boost clock of 2460 MHz versus 2346 MHz for the N1X 40SM, a 4.9% higher peak frequency. The RTX 4060 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, while the N1X 40SM lists N/A for all three APIs. This means the RTX 4060 is the only one of the two with documented compatibility for current graphics APIs.

The RTX 4060’s form factor is a dual-slot card with a 240 mm length, 111 mm height, and 40 mm width. It uses a single 12-pin power connector and carries a 115 W TDP with a suggested PSU of 300 W. The N1X 40SM is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with no power connectors and no dimensions listed. The RTX 4060 is an end-of-life product, released on 2023-05-17, while the N1X 40SM is listed as active with a release date of 2026-05-31.

The N1X 40SM wins in compute-heavy workloads. Its FP32 throughput of 24.02 TFLOPS is 59% higher than the RTX 4060’s 15.11 TFLOPS. Texture rate is the largest differential: 750.7 GTexel/s versus 236.2 GTexel/s, a 3.18x advantage. The N1X 40SM has 320 texture mapping units, more than triple the RTX 4060’s 96. It also has 5120 shading units versus 3072, a 67% increase. Ray tracing hardware favors the N1X 40SM with 40 RT cores against 24, and tensor cores number 160 versus 96.

Memory capacity is a clear win for the N1X 40SM. Its 128 GB LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus provides 273.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This capacity is suited for large datasets that would not fit in the RTX 4060’s 8 GB frame buffer. The N1X 40SM uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, while the RTX 4060 uses PCIe 4.0 x8. The newer interface offers higher potential transfer rates, though no measured data confirms real-world gains.

The N1X 40SM has a larger die at 382 mm² versus 159 mm² for the RTX 4060. Both use a 5 nm process from TSMC. The RTX 4060 packs 18,900 million transistors, while the N1X 40SM’s transistor count is listed as unknown. The RTX 4060 achieves a transistor density of 118.9 million per mm². The N1X 40SM’s density is not recorded.

Architecture Differences

The RTX 4060 uses the AD107 chip built on the Ada Lovelace architecture. The N1X 40SM uses the GB20B chip built on Blackwell 2.0 architecture. Both are manufactured by NVIDIA on a 5 nm TSMC process. The RTX 4060 belongs to the GeForce 40 generation and has a predecessor in GeForce 30 and a successor in GeForce 50. The N1X 40SM belongs to the Blackwell IGP (N1x) generation and has no listed predecessor or successor.

The RTX 4060’s base clock is 1830 MHz with a boost of 2460 MHz. Memory runs at 2125 MHz with 17 Gbps effective transfer. The N1X 40SM has a base clock of 741 MHz and a boost of 2346 MHz. Its memory runs at 1067 MHz with 8.5 Gbps effective transfer. The RTX 4060 has a much higher base clock, 146.9% higher, but the N1X 40SM’s boost clock is only 4.9% lower.

Shader configuration differs substantially. The RTX 4060 has 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 24 RT cores, and 96 tensor cores. The N1X 40SM has 5120 shading units, 320 TMUs, 40 ROPs, 40 RT cores, and 160 tensor cores. The N1X 40SM has fewer ROPs (40 versus 48), which aligns with its lower pixel rate. The RTX 4060’s ROP count is 20% higher, explaining its pixel rate advantage.

Memory architecture is a major divergence. The RTX 4060 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 with a 128-bit bus. The N1X 40SM uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X with a 256-bit bus. Despite the wider bus on the N1X 40SM, bandwidth is nearly equal because the RTX 4060’s GDDR6 runs at a much higher effective speed (17 Gbps versus 8.5 Gbps). The N1X 40SM’s memory clock is 1067 MHz, less than half the RTX 4060’s 2125 MHz.

Power and physical design differ completely. The RTX 4060 has a 115 W TDP, uses a dual-slot cooler, and requires a 300 W PSU. The N1X 40SM has an unknown TDP, is an IGP with no slot width, and has no power connectors. The RTX 4060 measures 240 mm by 111 mm by 40 mm. The N1X 40SM has no recorded dimensions. The RTX 4060 has display outputs of 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. The N1X 40SM lists only 1x HDMI.

API support is another differentiator. The RTX 4060 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The N1X 40SM lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan. This suggests the N1X 40SM may rely on different software stacks or has not been characterized for standard graphics APIs in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher raw compute throughput?

A: The N1X 40SM delivers 24.02 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16, while the RTX 4060 delivers 15.11 TFLOPS for both. The N1X 40SM is approximately 59% ahead.

Q: Do the two GPUs have similar memory bandwidth?

A: Yes. The RTX 4060 achieves 272.0 GB/s, and the N1X 40SM achieves 273.2 GB/s. The difference is 1.2 GB/s, which is less than half a percent.

Q: Which GPU has more memory capacity?

A: The N1X 40SM has 128 GB of LPDDR5X, while the RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6. The N1X 40SM offers 16 times the capacity.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 ahead in pixel fill rate?

A: Yes. The RTX 4060 has a pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s, while the N1X 40SM achieves 93.84 GPixel/s. The RTX 4060 is about 26% faster in this metric.

Q: What process node do both GPUs use?

A: Both use a 5 nm process from TSMC. The RTX 4060 has a die size of 159 mm², while the N1X 40SM has a die size of 382 mm².

Q: Which GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Only the RTX 4060 lists DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) support. The N1X 40SM lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan.

Q: What is the transistor count for each GPU?

A: The RTX 4060 has 18,900 million transistors with a density of 118.9M per mm². The N1X 40SM’s transistor count is listed as unknown.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear split. The RTX 4060 is a finished, measured product with a full benchmark suite. Its average score of 17639 and 61st percentile rank place it in a competitive mid-range segment, surrounded by AMD rivals within 0.7%. It wins on pixel rate, base clock, API support, and has a complete physical specification with a 115 W TDP and dual-slot design. Its 8 GB memory capacity is small, but its 272.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for its class.

The N1X 40SM is a different kind of product. It has no benchmarks, no average score, and a 50th percentile rank by default. Its architectural strengths are substantial: 24.02 TFLOPS, 750.7 GTexel/s, 128 GB of memory, and 160 tensor cores. But none of these are validated by measured performance in the database. The N1X 40SM is an active product with a 2026 release date, indicating it is newer. Its PCIe 5.0 x16 interface and 256-bit memory bus suggest a design aimed at bandwidth-heavy and capacity-heavy tasks.

For users who need a GPU that works with established graphics APIs, has measured performance, and fits into a standard card slot, the RTX 4060 is the only option with recorded data. For workloads that require massive memory capacity and high texture throughput, the N1X 40SM’s specifications point in that direction, but no benchmark evidence confirms real-world results. The RTX 4060’s 61st percentile versus the N1X 40SM’s 50th percentile is the only performance-ranking comparison available, and it favors the RTX 4060.

The production status also matters. The RTX 4060 is end-of-life, meaning it has been succeeded by the GeForce 50 series. The N1X 40SM is active. The RTX 4060 had a launch MSRP of 299 USD. The N1X 40SM has no launch MSRP recorded. The RTX 4060’s predecessor is GeForce 30 and its successor is GeForce 50, giving it a clear product lineage. The N1X 40SM has no predecessor or successor listed.

Specification Differences

| Field | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA N1X 40SM |

|-------|------------------------|-----------------|

| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell 2.0 |

| Chip | AD107 | GB20B |

| Generation | GeForce 40 | Blackwell IGP (N1x) |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |

| Die Size | 159 mm² | 382 mm² |

| Transistors | 18,900 million | unknown |

| Base Clock | 1830 MHz | 741 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2460 MHz | 2346 MHz |

| Memory Size | 8 GB | 128 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR6 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | 256 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 272.0 GB/s | 273.2 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 3072 | 5120 |

| TMUs | 96 | 320 |

| ROPs | 48 | 40 |

| RT Cores | 24 | 40 |

| Tensor Cores | 96 | 160 |

| Pixel Rate | 118.1 GPixel/s | 93.84 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 236.2 GTexel/s | 750.7 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 15.11 TFLOPS | 24.02 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 15.11 TFLOPS (1:1) | 24.02 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 115 W | unknown |

| Slot Width | Dual-slot | IGP |

| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | None |

| Suggested PSU | 300 W | null |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a | 1x HDMI |

| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | N/A |

| OpenGL | 4.6 | N/A |

| Vulkan | 1.4 | N/A |

| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |

| Release Date | 2023-05-17 | 2026-05-31 |

| Predecessor | GeForce 30 | null |

| Successor | GeForce 50 | null |

| Launch MSRP | 299 USD | null |