NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs NVIDIA N1X 40SM Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a fully benchmarked discrete graphics card with ten recorded test scores, while the NVIDIA N1X 40SM has no benchmark entries in the database at all. This means the RTX 4070 Ti wins every measurable benchmark category by default, simply because no competing scores exist for the N1X 40SM.

Looking at the RTX 4070 Ti's benchmark profile, its strongest performance appears in compute-oriented workloads. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 213,808 exceeds its OpenCL score of 176,953, indicating the architecture handles Vulkan's explicit control model particularly well. The PassMark G3D score of 31,624 stands far above the DirectX 10, 11, and 12 individual scores of 187, 288, and 116 respectively, which suggests the G3D composite measures a broader workload mix than any single API test.

The RTX 4070 Ti's PassMark GPU Compute score of 18,396 represents its second-highest PassMark result, showing substantial raw computational throughput. Meanwhile, the 2D graphics score of 1,200 is comparatively modest, which is typical for a card optimized for 3D rendering rather than desktop compositing tasks.

The N1X 40SM, classified as an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a Blackwell 2.0 architecture, has zero recorded benchmarks. Its percentile ranking of 50 places it at the median of all GPUs in the database, but this is a placeholder value rather than a measured result. The average benchmark score of 0 confirms no test data has been collected for this part.

For use-case segmentation, the RTX 4070 Ti delivers measurable performance across all ten benchmark categories, making it the only option with verified capabilities in the database. The N1X 40SM's lack of scores means no workload-specific strengths can be identified from recorded data. Its memory configuration of 128 GB LPDDR5X with a 256-bit bus suggests a different design intent, but without benchmark results, any performance inference would be speculative.

The Verdict

Based strictly on recorded data, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the only card with any benchmark evidence. It achieves an average benchmark score of 44,795 and ranks in the 84th percentile of all GPUs in the database. The N1X 40SM has an average score of 0 and no percentile data derived from actual testing.

The RTX 4070 Ti's nearest rivals provide context for its standing. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile scores 45,152, which is 0.8% higher than the 4070 Ti. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 45,384, putting it 1.3% ahead. The Intel Arc A730M scores 45,592, 1.7% ahead. The NVIDIA RTX A6000 scores 44,075, which is 1.6% behind. These deltas show the 4070 Ti sits in a tight competitive cluster, with all four rivals within roughly 2% of its average score.

For the N1X 40SM, the absence of benchmark data means the database cannot validate any performance claims. Its specifications include 5,120 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 40 render output units, but these translate to no verified scores. The card's FP32 throughput of 24.02 TFLOPS is lower than the RTX 4070 Ti's 40.09 TFLOPS, and its memory bandwidth of 273.2 GB/s is roughly half the 4070 Ti's 504.2 GB/s.

The verdict from the data is straightforward: the RTX 4070 Ti is a measured, competitive product, while the N1X 40SM remains an unverified entry. Users requiring validated performance should consider the 4070 Ti. Those evaluating the N1X 40SM must wait for benchmark results to populate the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between these two products. The headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty, and both winsA and winsB counters are zero. This absence of direct comparison data is itself informative: the RTX 4070 Ti has ten individual benchmark scores, while the N1X 40SM has none.

For the RTX 4070 Ti, the recorded scores show a clear hierarchy. The highest single result is the Geekbench Vulkan score of 213,808, followed by the Geekbench OpenCL score of 176,953. The PassMark G3D score of 31,624 is the highest PassMark result, while the PassMark GPU Compute score of 18,396 is the second-highest PassMark figure. The DirectX-specific PassMark scores are notably lower: DirectX 9 at 352, DirectX 11 at 288, DirectX 10 at 187, and DirectX 12 at 116.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,024 provides a modern DirectX 12 gaming metric. This score, combined with the PassMark DirectX 12 result of 116, suggests the card's DirectX 12 performance is strong in full-scene workloads but weaker in the specific PassMark DX12 test.

Since the N1X 40SM has no benchmark entries, every comparison defaults to the RTX 4070 Ti's favor. The 4070 Ti's FP32 throughput of 40.09 TFLOPS exceeds the N1X's 24.02 TFLOPS by a substantial margin. The texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s on the 4070 Ti compares to 750.7 GTexel/s on the N1X, which is one area where the N1X specification suggests higher throughput. However, without benchmark confirmation, this specification advantage cannot be verified in real-world performance.

The pixel rate tells a different story: the RTX 4070 Ti delivers 208.8 GPixel/s versus 93.84 GPixel/s for the N1X, a 122% advantage for the discrete card. This aligns with the ROP counts of 80 for the 4070 Ti versus 40 for the N1X.

FAQ

Q: Does the NVIDIA N1X 40SM have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The N1X 40SM has zero recorded benchmark entries, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rival data. Its percentile rank of 50 is a default value, not a measured result.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to its nearest rivals in average score?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti averages 44,795. The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is 0.8% higher at 45,152, the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT is 1.3% higher at 45,384, the Intel Arc A730M is 1.7% higher at 45,592, and the RTX A6000 is 1.6% lower at 44,075.

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

A: The RTX 4070 Ti uses 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. The N1X 40SM uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus with 273.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which card has higher FP32 compute throughput?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti delivers 40.09 TFLOPS FP32, while the N1X 40SM delivers 24.02 TFLOPS FP32. The 4070 Ti is approximately 67% higher in this specification.

Q: What are the architectural differences between the two NVIDIA products?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti uses the AD104 chip on Ada Lovelace architecture with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. The N1X 40SM uses the GB20B chip on Blackwell 2.0 architecture with an unknown transistor count and a 382 mm² die size.

Q: What is the production status of each card?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti is marked as end-of-life with a release date of January 2023, while the N1X 40SM is marked as active with a release date of May 2026.

Architecture Differences

The RTX 4070 Ti and N1X 40SM represent two distinct NVIDIA architectures. The 4070 Ti uses the AD104 chip built on Ada Lovelace architecture, manufactured by TSMC on a 5 nm process. The die measures 294 mm² and contains 35,800 million transistors, yielding a transistor density of 121.8 million per square millimeter. The N1X 40SM uses the GB20B chip on Blackwell 2.0 architecture, also manufactured by TSMC on 5 nm, but with a larger 382 mm² die. Its transistor count is listed as unknown, and no density figure is available.

Compute resources differ substantially. The RTX 4070 Ti has 7,680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. The N1X 40SM has 5,120 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and only 40 render output units. The 4070 Ti has 60 ray tracing cores and 240 tensor cores, while the N1X has 40 ray tracing cores and 160 tensor cores. These counts give the 4070 Ti higher pixel throughput at 208.8 GPixel/s versus 93.84 GPixel/s, but the N1X has higher texture throughput at 750.7 GTexel/s versus 626.4 GTexel/s.

Clock speeds show different design philosophies. The RTX 4070 Ti runs at a 2310 MHz base and 2610 MHz boost, while the N1X 40SM runs at a 741 MHz base and 2346 MHz boost. The N1X's low base clock suggests aggressive power management for an integrated part, while its boost clock approaches the 4070 Ti's boost speed.

Memory architecture diverges sharply. The 4070 Ti uses 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth and an effective 21 Gbps memory speed. The N1X 40SM uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus with 273.2 GB/s bandwidth and 8.5 Gbps effective speed. The N1X has over ten times the memory capacity but roughly half the bandwidth.

Power and physical characteristics differ completely. The RTX 4070 Ti has a 285 W TDP, uses a single 16-pin connector, requires a 600 W suggested power supply, and occupies a dual-slot form factor measuring 285 mm in length. The N1X 40SM has an unknown TDP, no power connectors, and is classified as an IGP with no dimensions recorded. The 4070 Ti connects via PCIe 4.0 x16, while the N1X uses PCIe 5.0 x16.

Display outputs and API support differ as well. The 4070 Ti offers one HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, with DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 support. The N1X has a single HDMI output and lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan support. The production status marks the 4070 Ti as end-of-life with a successor in the GeForce 50 series, while the N1X 40SM remains active with no predecessor or successor listed.