NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 vs NVIDIA N1 16SM Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The RTX 5050 has a complete set of recorded benchmark scores, while the N1 16SM has no recorded scores in the database. This makes a direct numerical comparison impossible. The RTX 5050 delivers an average benchmark score of 21035 across its ten tests, placing it at the 66th percentile of all GPUs tracked. The N1 16SM sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of 0, which reflects the absence of measurement data rather than actual performance.

The RTX 5050's strongest results come from compute-oriented workloads. Its Geekbench OpenCL score reaches 90334, while the Vulkan result is slightly lower at 89381. In PassMark, the G3D score is 17326, and the GPU compute score is 9184. The DirectX 9 test yields 186, DirectX 11 yields 150, and DirectX 10 yields 103. The DirectX 12 result drops to 66, and the G2D score is 1113. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test produces a score of 2502.

The nearest rivals for the RTX 5050 provide context for its standing. The AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL averages 21153, which is 0.6% higher than the RTX 5050. The AMD Radeon HD 8970M averages 21237, putting it 1% ahead. The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT averages 20713, which is 1.6% behind. The NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile averages 21379, leading the RTX 5050 by 1.6%. These deltas are all within a narrow 3.2 percentage point band, indicating that the RTX 5050 performs in a tight cluster with these four rivals.

Because the N1 16SM has no benchmark entries, the head-to-head comparison cannot rely on measured scores. The database shows no wins for either part in this pairing. Any performance assessment must therefore draw on architectural specifications and the N1 16SM's percentile placement.

Architecture Differences

Both GPUs use the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and are fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process. The RTX 5050 uses the GB207 chip, while the N1 16SM uses the GB20B chip. The RTX 5050 belongs to the GeForce 50-series and the GeForce 50 generation, with the GeForce 40 as its predecessor and GeForce 60 as its successor. The N1 16SM is part of the Blackwell IGP (N1x) generation and has no listed predecessor or successor.

Transistor counts differ sharply. The RTX 5050 packs 16,900 million transistors into a 149 mm² die, yielding a density of 113.4M per mm². The N1 16SM has an unknown transistor count but a much larger die at 382 mm². That die size is more than 2.5 times the RTX 5050's, yet the N1 16SM's transistor density is not recorded.

The memory subsystems are fundamentally different. The RTX 5050 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 320.0 GB/s bandwidth. The N1 16SM uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus with 273.2 GB/s bandwidth. The N1 16SM has 16 times the memory capacity but 14.6% less bandwidth. The memory clock also differs: the RTX 5050 runs at 2500 MHz (20 Gbps effective), while the N1 16SM runs at 1067 MHz (8.5 Gbps effective).

Core configurations show a different balance. The RTX 5050 has 2560 shading units, 80 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The N1 16SM has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 24 ROPs. The RTX 5050 leads in shading units by 25% and in ROPs by 33.3%, but the N1 16SM leads in TMUs by 60%. Ray tracing cores number 20 on the RTX 5050 versus 16 on the N1 16SM. Tensor cores are 80 versus 64, a 25% advantage for the RTX 5050.

Clock speeds favor the RTX 5050 at the base but not at the boost. The RTX 5050 has a base clock of 2317 MHz and a boost of 2572 MHz. The N1 16SM has a base clock of 741 MHz and a boost of 2346 MHz. The boost difference is 8.8% in favor of the RTX 5050, while the base difference is dramatic: the RTX 5050's base clock is 3.1 times higher.

The N1 16SM is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with no power connectors and no suggested PSU. The RTX 5050 is a dual-slot discrete card with a 130 W TDP, a single 8-pin connector, and a 300 W suggested PSU. The bus interface differs as well: the RTX 5050 uses PCIe 5.0 x8, while the N1 16SM uses PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs also differ, with the RTX 5050 offering 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, while the N1 16SM offers only 1x HDMI.

API support separates the two clearly. The RTX 5050 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The N1 16SM lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 5050 wins in raw compute throughput. Its FP32 performance is 13.17 TFLOPS, and its FP16 performance is also 13.17 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio. The N1 16SM delivers 9.609 TFLOPS in both FP32 and FP16, also at 1:1. The RTX 5050 holds a 37% advantage in floating-point throughput.

Pixel and texture rates split the results. The RTX 5050 achieves 82.30 GPixel/s, which is 46.2% higher than the N1 16SM's 56.30 GPixel/s. The N1 16SM counters with 300.3 GTexel/s, which is 45.9% higher than the RTX 5050's 205.8 GTexel/s.

The N1 16SM wins decisively in memory capacity with 128 GB versus 8 GB. This is a 16x difference. The RTX 5050 wins in memory bandwidth with 320.0 GB/s versus 273.2 GB/s, a 17.1% advantage. The N1 16SM also wins in TMU count and texture rate, suggesting strength in texture-heavy workloads. The RTX 5050 wins in shading units, ROPs, ray tracing cores, tensor cores, and clock speeds.

The N1 16SM's lack of recorded benchmarks means its practical performance is unmeasured. Its 50th percentile placement is a default value, not a measured one. The RTX 5050's 66th percentile reflects actual test results.

FAQ

Q: How do the two GPUs compare in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 5050 has an average benchmark score of 21035 across ten tests. The N1 16SM has no recorded benchmark scores, so its average is listed as 0.

Q: What are the memory capacity differences?

A: The RTX 5050 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the N1 16SM has 128 GB of LPDDR5X. The N1 16SM provides 16 times the capacity.

Q: Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 5050 delivers 320.0 GB/s over a 128-bit bus. The N1 16SM delivers 273.2 GB/s over a 256-bit bus. The RTX 5050 leads by 17.1%.

Q: What API support does each GPU offer?

A: The RTX 5050 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The N1 16SM lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan.

Q: How do the FP32 compute figures compare?

A: The RTX 5050 achieves 13.17 TFLOPS FP32, while the N1 16SM achieves 9.609 TFLOPS FP32. The RTX 5050 is 37% higher.

Q: What is the form factor of each GPU?

A: The RTX 5050 is a dual-slot discrete card with a 130 W TDP and a single 8-pin power connector. The N1 16SM is an IGP with no power connectors and no suggested PSU.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split. The RTX 5050 is the choice for anyone needing measured graphics performance, API compatibility, and high clock speeds. Its 13.17 TFLOPS FP32, 320.0 GB/s bandwidth, and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 make it a functional discrete GPU. Its average benchmark score of 21035 and 66th percentile placement confirm it operates within a competitive range, within 1.6% of its nearest rivals in either direction.

The N1 16SM is a different class of product. As an IGP with 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory, it prioritizes capacity over throughput. Its 9.609 TFLOPS FP32 and 273.2 GB/s bandwidth are lower than the RTX 5050, but its 128 TMUs and 300.3 GTexel/s texture rate are higher. The lack of API support and the absence of benchmark scores mean it cannot be evaluated on the same criteria. Its 50th percentile is a placeholder, not a measurement.

The RTX 5050 also holds the advantage in ray tracing cores (20 versus 16) and tensor cores (80 versus 64). Its base clock of 2317 MHz is far above the N1 16SM's 741 MHz, and its boost clock of 2572 MHz exceeds 2346 MHz. The N1 16SM's larger die at 382 mm² compared to 149 mm² suggests a different design goal, but without transistor counts or benchmark results, the practical implications remain unquantified.

The N1 16SM's PCIe 5.0 x16 interface is twice the width of the RTX 5050's PCIe 5.0 x8. Its 256-bit memory bus is double the width, yet bandwidth is lower due to slower memory clocks. The N1 16SM's 128 GB capacity is its standout feature, but the RTX 5050's 320.0 GB/s bandwidth is more useful for typical rendering workloads.

For consumers seeking a discrete graphics card with measured performance, the RTX 5050 is the only option with data. For systems requiring an integrated solution with massive memory capacity, the N1 16SM fits that niche. The RTX 5050's 66th percentile ranking and competitive deltas against the RX Vega M GL, HD 8970M, RX 5600 XT, and RTX A4000 Mobile give it a concrete position in the market. The N1 16SM's position is undefined.

Specification Differences

| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 | NVIDIA N1 16SM |

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

| Chip | GB207 | GB20B |

| Generation | GeForce 50 | Blackwell IGP (N1x) |

| Die Size | 149 mm² | 382 mm² |

| Transistors | 16,900 million | unknown |

| Base Clock | 2317 MHz | 741 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2572 MHz | 2346 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 2500 MHz (20 Gbps effective) | 1067 MHz (8.5 Gbps effective) |

| Memory Size | 8 GB | 128 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR6 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | 128 bit | 256 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 320.0 GB/s | 273.2 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 2560 | 2048 |

| TMUs | 80 | 128 |

| ROPs | 32 | 24 |

| RT Cores | 20 | 16 |

| Tensor Cores | 80 | 64 |

| Pixel Rate | 82.30 GPixel/s | 56.30 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 205.8 GTexel/s | 300.3 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 13.17 TFLOPS | 9.609 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 13.17 TFLOPS (1:1) | 9.609 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 130 W | unknown |

| Slot Width | Dual-slot | IGP |

| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |

| Suggested PSU | 300 W | null |

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

| Display Outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1b | 1x HDMI |

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

| OpenGL | 4.6 | N/A |

| Vulkan | 1.4 | N/A |

| Release Date | 2025-06-30 | 2026-05-31 |

| Launch MSRP | 249 USD | null |