NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 vs NVIDIA N1 16SM Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a fundamental asymmetry between these two NVIDIA parts: the RTX 5060 has a full suite of benchmark results, while the N1 16SM has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. With zero head-to-head benchmark entries and zero wins for either side, direct numerical comparison is impossible. The RTX 5060's average benchmark score of 26,331 places it at the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, while the N1 16SM sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of 0 due to missing data.

The RTX 5060's individual benchmark results provide the only concrete performance data available. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 3,628. Geekbench OpenCL shows 112,787, and Geekbench Vulkan shows 113,321. Passmark tests reveal a split profile: DirectX 9 scores 225, DirectX 10 scores 127, DirectX 11 scores 200, and DirectX 12 scores 77. The G2D score is 1,154, the G3D score is 20,891, and the GPU compute score is 10,899. These scores indicate the RTX 5060's strongest showing in DirectX 9 and G3D workloads, with notably weaker DirectX 12 performance relative to its other results.

For the N1 16SM, the database contains no benchmark entries whatsoever. Its 50th percentile ranking appears to be a default placement rather than a measured result. The nearest rivals data for the RTX 5060 provides context: the AMD Radeon 860M averages 26,401 (0.3% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 averages 26,421 (0.3% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary averages 26,553 (0.8% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT averages 26,011 (1.2% lower). The RTX 5060's average score sits within a narrow band of these rivals, trailing three by less than 1% and leading one by 1.2%.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the RTX 5060 is the only one of these two parts with measurable performance. It delivers a complete benchmark profile across multiple APIs and workload types, with an average score of 26,331 and a 72nd percentile standing among all GPUs. The N1 16SM has no benchmark results, no average score, and no rival comparisons in the database. For any user seeking a discrete graphics card with verified performance numbers, the RTX 5060 is the clear choice from the available data.

The N1 16SM, despite lacking benchmarks, presents a fundamentally different product category. It is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a 50th percentile placement, which suggests its intended role is not discrete GPU-class performance but rather integrated functionality within a larger system. The RTX 5060's nearest rivals all cluster within 1.2% of its average score, indicating that it performs in line with established mid-range discrete GPUs. The N1 16SM cannot be positioned against these rivals because no comparable measurements exist.

The data supports a straightforward conclusion: the RTX 5060 is a measured, active, discrete graphics card with verified performance, while the N1 16SM is an active IGP product without any recorded benchmark data. Users requiring discrete GPU performance should look to the RTX 5060. Users evaluating the N1 16SM must rely on its architectural specifications alone, as no performance measurements are available in the database.

FAQ

Q: Does the RTX 5060 have a higher average benchmark score than the N1 16SM?

A: Yes. The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26,331, while the N1 16SM has an average benchmark score of 0 because no benchmark results are recorded for it.

Q: Which GPU has a higher percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 5060 ranks at the 72nd percentile, while the N1 16SM ranks at the 50th percentile.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5060 trails the AMD Radeon 860M by 0.3%, trails the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 by 0.3%, trails the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary by 0.8%, and leads the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT by 1.2%.

Q: Does the N1 16SM have any recorded benchmark results?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark scores for the N1 16SM, and its average benchmark score is 0.

Q: What is the RTX 5060's best and worst Passmark result?

A: The RTX 5060's highest Passmark score is 225 in DirectX 9, and its lowest is 77 in DirectX 12. Its G3D score is 20,891 and its GPU compute score is 10,899.

Q: Which GPU has a higher pixel rate?

A: The RTX 5060 has a pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s, while the N1 16SM has a pixel rate of 56.30 GPixel/s.

Specification Differences

The RTX 5060 and N1 16SM differ across nearly every measured specification. The RTX 5060 uses the GB206 chip, while the N1 16SM uses the GB20B chip. Both use a 5 nm process at TSMC, but the RTX 5060 has a die size of 181 mm² with 21,900 million transistors (density of 121.0M per mm²), while the N1 16SM has a die size of 382 mm² with an unknown transistor count.

Memory configurations diverge sharply. The RTX 5060 has 8 GB of GDDR7 on a 128-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and memory clocks of 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The N1 16SM has 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus with 273.2 GB/s bandwidth and memory clocks of 1067 MHz (8.5 Gbps effective).

Compute resources also differ. The RTX 5060 has 3,840 shading units, 120 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 30 RT cores, and 120 tensor cores. The N1 16SM has 2,048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 24 ROPs, 16 RT cores, and 64 tensor cores. The RTX 5060 achieves 19.18 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16 (1:1), while the N1 16SM achieves 9.609 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16 (1:1).

Clock speeds show different profiles. The RTX 5060 has a base clock of 2280 MHz and boost of 2497 MHz. The N1 16SM has a base clock of 741 MHz and boost of 2346 MHz. Pixel rates are 119.9 GPixel/s for the RTX 5060 versus 56.30 GPixel/s for the N1 16SM. Texture rates are 299.6 GTexel/s versus 300.3 GTexel/s respectively.

Power and physical specifications differ completely. The RTX 5060 has a TDP of 145 W, is dual-slot, uses one 8-pin connector, and suggests a 300 W PSU. The N1 16SM has unknown TDP, is an IGP form factor, uses no power connectors, and has no suggested PSU. The RTX 5060 uses PCIe 5.0 x8, while the N1 16SM uses PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs are 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b for the RTX 5060 versus 1x HDMI for the N1 16SM.

Architecture Differences

Both GPUs share the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, but they belong to different generations. The RTX 5060 is part of the GeForce 50-series generation and uses the GB206 chip. The N1 16SM is part of the Blackwell IGP (N1x) generation and uses the GB20B chip. This generational split explains their divergent design goals: the RTX 5060 is a discrete add-in card, while the N1 16SM is an integrated graphics processor.

The RTX 5060 has 3,840 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. The N1 16SM has 2,048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 24 ROPs. The RTX 5060 includes 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores, while the N1 16SM includes 16 RT cores and 64 tensor cores. These differences indicate the RTX 5060 is designed for higher throughput in rasterized and ray-traced workloads, while the N1 16SM emphasizes texture processing relative to its shading unit count.

Cache hierarchies are not specified in the recorded data, but the memory architecture differences are substantial. The RTX 5060 uses 8 GB of GDDR7 with a 128-bit bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The N1 16SM uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X with a 256-bit bus and 273.2 GB/s bandwidth. The N1 16SM's larger memory pool and wider bus suggest a focus on capacity and system-level integration, while the RTX 5060's higher bandwidth serves discrete graphics workloads.

API support differs dramatically. The RTX 5060 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The N1 16SM lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan. This indicates the RTX 5060 is fully equipped for modern gaming and compute APIs, while the N1 16SM's API support is not recorded, likely reflecting its IGP status where API handling may occur through system-level drivers.

The release timeline shows the RTX 5060 launched on May 18, 2025, with a predecessor in the GeForce 40 series and a successor in the GeForce 60 series. The N1 16SM is dated May 31, 2026, with no predecessor or successor listed. Both are marked as Active in production status.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 5060 wins in every category where measured data exists. Its FP32 performance of 19.18 TFLOPS is exactly double the N1 16SM's 9.609 TFLOPS. Its pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s more than doubles the N1 16SM's 56.30 GPixel/s. Its memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s exceeds the N1 16SM's 273.2 GB/s by 64%. Its boost clock of 2497 MHz is 6.4% higher than the N1 16SM's 2346 MHz.

The RTX 5060 also wins on API compatibility, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, while the N1 16SM has no recorded API support. The RTX 5060's 3,840 shading units, 30 RT cores, and 120 tensor cores all exceed the N1 16SM's 2,048 shading units, 16 RT cores, and 64 tensor cores. Its 72nd percentile ranking versus the N1 16SM's 50th percentile solidifies this advantage.

The N1 16SM wins in specific areas where its design differs. It has 128 GB of memory versus 8 GB, a 256-bit memory bus versus 128-bit, and 128 TMUs versus 120. Its texture rate of 300.3 GTexel/s marginally exceeds the RTX 5060's 299.6 GTexel/s. Its PCIe 5.0 x16 interface is wider than the RTX 5060's PCIe 5.0 x8. Its IGP form factor with no power connectors makes it suitable for integrated systems where discrete cards cannot be installed.

For gaming and discrete graphics workloads, the RTX 5060 is the only viable choice from the recorded data. For system-level integration requiring large memory capacity and a compact IGP footprint, the N1 16SM offers unique advantages that the RTX 5060 cannot match. The N1 16SM's 128 GB LPDDR5X memory pool is 16 times larger than the RTX 5060's 8 GB GDDR7, indicating a design intended for data-heavy integrated applications rather than traditional GPU rendering. The absence of any benchmark results for the N1 16SM means its actual performance cannot be verified, leaving its specification-based strengths as the only measurable differentiators.