NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile vs NVIDIA N1X 40SM Comparison

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile and the NVIDIA N1X 40SM represent two very different implementations of Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The RTX 5060 Mobile is a discrete graphics processor with a full set of measured benchmark results, while the N1X 40SM is a large integrated graphics processor with no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This creates an unusual comparison where the RTX 5060 Mobile has a complete performance profile, and the N1X 40SM must be evaluated through its architectural specifications alone.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors, and the N1X 40SM has an empty benchmark list. Consequently, the RTX 5060 Mobile provides the only measured performance data available for this comparison.

The RTX 5060 Mobile achieves an average benchmark score of 22435 across all recorded tests. Its percentile ranking sits at 67, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of all GPUs in the database. The nearest rivals provide context for this score. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT averages 22549, which is 0.5% higher than the RTX 5060 Mobile. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile averages 22729, sitting 1.3% higher. On the other side, the AMD Radeon RX 5700 averages 22170, which is 1.2% lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 6700S averages 22154, which is 1.3% lower. These deltas show the RTX 5060 Mobile sits in a tight cluster of comparable performers, within roughly one to two percentage points of each rival.

Looking at individual tests, the RTX 5060 Mobile records a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3013.5. In Geekbench, it scores 96969 in OpenCL and 96451 in Vulkan. PassMark results show a G3D score of 18852, a G2D score of 876, and a GPU compute score of 7607. Legacy DirectX tests in PassMark produce scores of 203 for DirectX 9, 168 for DirectX 11, 119 for DirectX 10, and 87 for DirectX 12. The spread between DirectX 9 and DirectX 12 scores indicates the processor handles older API workloads more efficiently than newer ones, which is a common pattern for mobile discrete GPUs.

The N1X 40SM has no benchmark entries, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database. Its percentile ranking is listed at 50, but with an average benchmark score of 0, this percentile cannot be interpreted as a measured performance position. The absence of test data means no direct numeric comparison is possible between the two processors. All performance assertions about the N1X 40SM must come from its specification sheet rather than measured results.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 5060 Mobile wins every available benchmark category because it has recorded scores and the N1X 40SM has none. For applications that rely on measured GPU performance, such as 3D rendering, compute workloads, or gaming, the RTX 5060 Mobile provides a complete and verified performance envelope. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3013.5 reflects modern DirectX 12 rendering capabilities, and its PassMark G3D score of 18852 confirms strong overall graphics throughput. The Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores of 96969 and 96451 respectively indicate robust compute and graphics API support.

The N1X 40SM wins in areas where its specification sheet offers advantages that the RTX 5060 Mobile cannot match. It has 5120 shading units versus 3328, 320 texture mapping units versus 104, and 160 tensor cores versus 104. Its boost clock reaches 2346 MHz compared to 1455 MHz on the RTX 5060 Mobile. These figures translate into a theoretical FP32 throughput of 24.02 TFLOPS for the N1X 40SM, while the RTX 5060 Mobile delivers 9.684 TFLOPS. The N1X 40SM also offers 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory, a massive capacity compared to the 8 GB GDDR7 on the RTX 5060 Mobile.

For memory-bound workloads, the N1X 40SM has a 256-bit bus width versus 128 bit, though its bandwidth of 273.2 GB/s is lower than the 384.0 GB/s on the RTX 5060 Mobile. The RTX 5060 Mobile uses faster memory with 24 Gbps effective speed, while the N1X 40SM runs at 8.5 Gbps effective. This means the RTX 5060 Mobile delivers higher raw memory bandwidth despite having a narrower bus.

The N1X 40SM also exceeds the RTX 5060 Mobile in pixel rate with 93.84 GPixel/s versus 69.84 GPixel/s, and in texture rate with 750.7 GTexel/s versus 151.3 GTexel/s. These numbers indicate the N1X 40SM has substantially higher theoretical fill rates, which could benefit resolution-heavy or texture-dense workloads if those capabilities were measured.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and are fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The RTX 5060 Mobile uses the GB206 chip with a die size of 181 mm² and 21,900 million transistors, resulting in a transistor density of 121.0 million per square millimeter. The N1X 40SM uses the GB20B chip with a die size of 382 mm², but its transistor count is listed as unknown, and no density figure is recorded.

The RTX 5060 Mobile belongs to the GeForce 50-series and the GeForce 50 Mobile generation, with a release date of May 19, 2025. Its predecessor is the GeForce 40 Mobile. The N1X 40SM belongs to the Blackwell IGP (N1x) generation with a release date of May 31, 2026, and has no predecessor listed. This places the N1X 40SM as a newer, integrated graphics design within a different product family.

Memory configurations differ substantially. The RTX 5060 Mobile uses 8 GB of GDDR7 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 384.0 GB/s bandwidth. The N1X 40SM uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus, delivering 273.2 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 5060 Mobile has a memory clock of 1500 MHz with 24 Gbps effective speed, while the N1X 40SM runs at 1067 MHz with 8.5 Gbps effective speed.

Core configurations favor the N1X 40SM in sheer count. It has 5120 shading units, 320 TMUs, 40 ROPs, 40 RT cores, and 160 tensor cores. The RTX 5060 Mobile has 3328 shading units, 104 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 26 RT cores, and 104 tensor cores. The RTX 5060 Mobile has more ROPs with 48 versus 40, but the N1X 40SM leads in every other core category.

Clock speeds show the N1X 40SM has a lower base clock of 741 MHz versus 952 MHz, but a much higher boost clock of 2346 MHz versus 1455 MHz. The power situation is unclear: the RTX 5060 Mobile has a TDP of 45 W, while the N1X 40SM has an unknown TDP. Both are integrated graphics packages with no power connectors and an IGP slot width. The RTX 5060 Mobile has a bus interface of PCIe 5.0 x16, and the N1X 40SM also uses PCIe 5.0 x16.

API support differs markedly. The RTX 5060 Mobile supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The N1X 40SM lists DirectX as N/A, OpenGL as N/A, and Vulkan as N/A. This means the N1X 40SM has no declared support for standard graphics APIs, which is a significant limitation for gaming or traditional rendering workloads. The RTX 5060 Mobile is fully equipped for modern graphics applications.

Display outputs also differ. The RTX 5060 Mobile has display outputs listed as Portable Device Dependent, meaning outputs vary by the laptop implementation. The N1X 40SM has a single HDMI output.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the database, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is the only processor with measured performance data. Its average benchmark score of 22435 places it in the 67th percentile of all GPUs, and it sits within 1.3% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile and within 0.5% of the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT. For any user who requires verified benchmark results, the RTX 5060 Mobile is the clear choice because it has a complete performance profile and the N1X 40SM has none.

The N1X 40SM offers substantially higher theoretical specifications. Its 24.02 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is more than double the 9.684 TFLOPS of the RTX 5060 Mobile. Its 5120 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 160 tensor cores provide a much larger compute substrate. The 128 GB memory capacity is an order of magnitude larger than 8 GB. However, the N1X 40SM has no recorded benchmarks, no API support declarations, and an unknown TDP. These gaps mean its theoretical advantages cannot be verified through the data.

The choice depends on what the database supports. For applications that depend on measured DirectX, OpenCL, Vulkan, or PassMark performance, the RTX 5060 Mobile is the only viable option. It delivers a complete set of scores across 3DMark, Geekbench, and PassMark tests. For workloads that might leverage the N1X 40SM's larger core counts and memory capacity, the data provides no evidence of real-world performance, so any selection based on those specs would be speculative.

The RTX 5060 Mobile also has a lower TDP at 45 W, which is a concrete advantage for mobile integration. Both are IGP packages with no power connectors, but the N1X 40SM's power consumption is unlisted. The RTX 5060 Mobile's release date of May 2025 makes it an earlier product than the N1X 40SM's May 2026 release, but the RTX 5060 Mobile has a confirmed predecessor in the GeForce 40 Mobile, while the N1X 40SM has none.

Selecting between these two processors requires prioritizing measured results over theoretical specifications. The database shows the RTX 5060 Mobile as a functional, benchmarked mobile GPU with a strong percentile position. The N1X 40SM appears as a specification sheet without validation. For any deployment where performance must be known in advance, the RTX 5060 Mobile is the only processor with the data to support that decision.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 22435. The NVIDIA N1X 40SM has an average benchmark score of 0, meaning no benchmark results are recorded for it.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 Mobile compare to its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile?

A: The RTX 4060 Mobile has an average score of 22729, which is 1.3% higher than the RTX 5060 Mobile's 22435. The two are closely matched, with the RTX 4060 Mobile holding a small measured advantage.

Q: What is the memory capacity difference between the two processors?

A: The RTX 5060 Mobile has 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus. The N1X 40SM has 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 256-bit bus.

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 throughput?

A: The N1X 40SM has an FP32 throughput of 24.02 TFLOPS, while the RTX 5060 Mobile has 9.684 TFLOPS. The N1X 40SM's theoretical FP32 output is more than double that of the RTX 5060 Mobile.

Q: Does the N1X 40SM support DirectX?

A: The N1X 40SM lists DirectX as N/A, OpenGL as N/A, and Vulkan as N/A. The RTX 5060 Mobile supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the release date for each processor?

A: The RTX 5060 Mobile has a release date of May 19, 2025. The N1X 40SM has a release date of May 31, 2026.