NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 vs NVIDIA N1 20SM Comparison

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 and the NVIDIA N1 20SM both use the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and a 5 nm TSMC process, but they are fundamentally different products. The RTX 5060 is a discrete graphics card with a dedicated 181 mm² die, 21,900 million transistors, and a full benchmark suite. The N1 20SM is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a much larger 382 mm² die, but its transistor count is not recorded, and it has no benchmark entries in the database. The RTX 5060 sits at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, while the N1 20SM sits at the 50th percentile based on its hardware profile, though its average benchmark score is recorded as zero. The data indicates a clear performance hierarchy, but the N1 20SM offers unique capabilities, particularly in memory capacity, that the RTX 5060 cannot match.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows two products designed for entirely different roles. The GeForce RTX 5060 is a conventional discrete GPU with active production, a dual-slot form factor, a 145 W power draw, and a 300 W suggested PSU. It delivers 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and an average benchmark score of 26331. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 860M at 26401 (0.3% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 at 26421 (0.3% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT at 26011 (1.2% lower). The RTX 5060 is 1.2% ahead of the RX 6750 XT and within 0.3% of the 860M and MX550, indicating it is a solid mid-range performer.

The N1 20SM is an IGP with no benchmark scores, no launch MSRP, no power rating, and no API support listed (DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan are all marked N/A). Its FP32 throughput is 12.01 TFLOPS, which is 37.4% lower than the RTX 5060's 19.18 TFLOPS. Its texture rate is higher at 375.4 GTexel/s versus 299.6 GTexel/s, but its pixel rate is lower at 56.30 GPixel/s versus 119.9 GPixel/s. The N1 20SM has 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 273.2 GB/s, which is 39.0% less bandwidth than the RTX 5060's 448.0 GB/s. The N1 20SM is a different class of product, likely for a system-on-chip context, and its lack of benchmark data means it cannot be ranked against the RTX 5060 in compute tasks.

For users seeking a discrete graphics card with proven benchmark results, the RTX 5060 is the only choice supported by the database. For users who need an integrated solution with enormous memory capacity (128 GB), the N1 20SM is the only option, but its performance is unmeasured. The data does not support any recommendation for the N1 20SM in gaming or general GPU workloads, as it has no recorded scores. The RTX 5060, with its active production status and 72nd percentile ranking, is the clear pick for any workload requiring measurable graphics performance.

Architecture Differences

Both GPUs share the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and the 5 nm TSMC process node, but their implementations diverge significantly. The RTX 5060 uses the GB206 chip with a die size of 181 mm² and 21,900 million transistors, yielding a transistor density of 121.0M per mm². The N1 20SM uses the GB20B chip with a die size of 382 mm², which is more than twice as large, but its transistor count is unknown, so density cannot be calculated. The larger die suggests the N1 20SM integrates additional logic beyond the GPU cores, consistent with its IGP designation.

The RTX 5060 has 3840 shading units, 120 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 30 RT cores, and 120 tensor cores. The N1 20SM has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, 24 ROPs, 20 RT cores, and 80 tensor cores. The N1 20SM has 33.3% more TMUs (160 vs 120) but half the ROPs (24 vs 48). The RTX 5060 has 50% more shading units (3840 vs 2560) and 50% more RT cores (30 vs 20). The N1 20SM's higher TMU count explains its higher texture rate of 375.4 GTexel/s, while the RTX 5060's higher ROP count drives its pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s.

Clock speeds differ substantially. The RTX 5060 has a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz. The N1 20SM has a base clock of 741 MHz, which is 67.5% lower, but a boost clock of 2346 MHz, which is only 6.1% lower than the RTX 5060's boost. The N1 20SM's memory clock is 1067 MHz (8.5 Gbps effective), while the RTX 5060 runs at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The RTX 5060 uses 8 GB of GDDR7 on a 128-bit bus, while the N1 20SM uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus. The N1 20SM's memory capacity is 16 times larger, but its bandwidth is 39.0% lower.

The RTX 5060 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The N1 20SM lists N/A for all three APIs, which is an unusual data point suggesting it may not be intended for standard graphics workloads or that its API support is not yet defined. The RTX 5060 is a PCIe 5.0 x8 card, while the N1 20SM is a PCIe 5.0 x16 IGP. The RTX 5060 has one 8-pin power connector and a dual-slot design, while the N1 20SM has no power connectors and is an IGP. The RTX 5060 has three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs and one HDMI 2.1b output, while the N1 20SM has a single HDMI output.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher FP32 compute throughput?

A: The RTX 5060 delivers 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is 59.7% higher than the N1 20SM's 12.01 TFLOPS. The RTX 5060 also has 3840 shading units versus 2560 on the N1 20SM.

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

A: The N1 20SM has 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 256-bit bus, while the RTX 5060 has 8 GB of GDDR7 on a 128-bit bus. The N1 20SM offers 16 times more memory capacity, but the RTX 5060 has 64.0% higher bandwidth (448.0 GB/s vs 273.2 GB/s).

Q: Does the N1 20SM have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The N1 20SM has an empty benchmark list, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals. The RTX 5060 has ten recorded benchmarks across 3DMark, Geekbench, and Passmark tests.

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

A: The RTX 5060's average score is 26331. It is 1.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (26011) and 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon 860M (26401) and the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421). It is also 0.8% behind the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (26553).

Q: What are the power requirements for each?

A: The RTX 5060 has a TDP of 145 W and requires a 300 W suggested PSU, with one 8-pin connector. The N1 20SM has an unknown TDP, no power connectors, and no suggested PSU, as it is an IGP.

Q: Which GPU has a larger die size?

A: The N1 20SM has a die size of 382 mm², which is 111.0% larger than the RTX 5060's 181 mm². However, the RTX 5060 has 21,900 million transistors, while the N1 20SM's transistor count is unknown.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ in nearly every specification field except architecture, process node, foundry, and manufacturer. The chip names are different: GB206 for the RTX 5060, GB20B for the N1 20SM. The RTX 5060 belongs to the GeForce 50 generation, while the N1 20SM belongs to the Blackwell IGP (N1x) generation. The RTX 5060 has a release date of May 18, 2025, and the N1 20SM has a release date of May 31, 2026.

Clock speeds: the RTX 5060 has a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost of 2497 MHz, while the N1 20SM has a base of 741 MHz and a boost of 2346 MHz. Memory clocks: 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective) for the RTX 5060 versus 1067 MHz (8.5 Gbps effective) for the N1 20SM. Memory: 8 GB GDDR7 on a 128-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth versus 128 GB LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus with 273.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Compute resources: the RTX 5060 has 3840 shading units, 120 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 30 RT cores, and 120 tensor cores. The N1 20SM has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, 24 ROPs, 20 RT cores, and 80 tensor cores. Pixel rates are 119.9 GPixel/s versus 56.30 GPixel/s, and texture rates are 299.6 GTexel/s versus 375.4 GTexel/s. FP32 and FP16 are both 19.18 TFLOPS for the RTX 5060 and 12.01 TFLOPS for the N1 20SM.

Power and form factor: the RTX 5060 has a 145 W TDP, dual-slot width, one 8-pin connector, and a 300 W suggested PSU. The N1 20SM has an unknown TDP, IGP slot width, no power connectors, and no suggested PSU. The RTX 5060 uses PCIe 5.0 x8, while the N1 20SM uses PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs: the RTX 5060 has 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, while the N1 20SM has 1x HDMI. API support: the RTX 5060 lists DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4; the N1 20SM lists N/A for all.

Dimensions: the RTX 5060 is 241 mm long, 111 mm tall, and 40 mm wide. The N1 20SM has no recorded dimensions. The RTX 5060 has a launch MSRP of 299 USD, while the N1 20SM has no launch MSRP. The RTX 5060 has a predecessor (GeForce 40) and successor (GeForce 60), while the N1 20SM has neither.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries, and the N1 20SM has no individual benchmark scores. The wins count is 0 for both GPUs. However, the RTX 5060's individual benchmarks provide a full picture. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the RTX 5060 scores 3628. In Geekbench OpenCL, it scores 112787, and in Geekbench Vulkan, it scores 113321. Passmark results include a G3D score of 20891, a G2D score of 1154, a GPU compute score of 10899, a DirectX 11 score of 200, a DirectX 9 score of 225, a DirectX 10 score of 127, and a DirectX 12 score of 77.

The N1 20SM has no comparable numbers, so the only quantitative comparison comes from theoretical specifications. The RTX 5060 is 59.7% ahead in FP32 throughput (19.18 vs 12.01 TFLOPS). The RTX 5060 is also 64.0% ahead in memory bandwidth (448.0 vs 273.2 GB/s) and 113.1% ahead in pixel rate (119.9 vs 56.30 GPixel/s). The N1 20SM is 25.3% ahead in texture rate (375.4 vs 299.6 GTexel/s). The N1 20SM has 16 times more memory capacity (128 vs 8 GB) and a wider memory bus (256 vs 128 bit).

The RTX 5060's 72nd percentile ranking versus the N1 20SM's 50th percentile further separates them. The RTX 5060's average benchmark score of 26331 places it near the AMD Radeon 860M (26401, 0.3% higher) and the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421, 0.3% higher). The N1 20SM's average score is 0, which is not comparable to any recorded GPU.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 5060 wins in every measurable compute benchmark scenario because it has recorded scores and the N1 20SM does not. Its FP32 throughput of 19.18 TFLOPS is 59.7% higher, and its memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is 64.0% higher. Its pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s is more than double the N1 20SM's 56.30 GPixel/s, which matters for rasterization-heavy workloads. The RTX 5060 also has 30 RT cores versus 20, and 120 tensor cores versus 80, giving it an advantage in ray tracing and AI-accelerated tasks. Its support for DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 makes it a functional graphics card for standard applications.

The N1 20SM wins in memory capacity and texture throughput. Its 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory is 16 times the RTX 5060's 8 GB, which could be relevant for large data sets or integrated memory pools, though the database offers no benchmark evidence for such workloads. Its texture rate of 375.4 GTexel/s is 25.3% higher than the RTX 5060's 299.6 GTexel/s, suggesting a design optimized for texture-heavy operations. The N1 20SM also has more TMUs (160 vs 120) and a wider memory bus (256 vs 128 bit), but its lower ROP count (24 vs 48) limits pixel output. The N1 20SM's IGP form factor with no power connectors means it draws no external power, while the RTX 5060 requires a 145 W TDP and a 300 W PSU.

The data shows the RTX 5060 is the only GPU with measurable performance, and it holds a decisive lead in raw compute, bandwidth, and pixel throughput. The N1 20SM offers unique memory capacity and higher texture rate, but without benchmark scores, its real-world performance cannot be quantified. The RTX 5060's 72nd percentile ranking versus the N1 20SM's 50th percentile confirms the discrete card is the stronger performer in the database's recorded metrics.