NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 vs NVIDIA N1 16SM Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a single recorded benchmark score for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2: 16,504 points in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The NVIDIA N1 16SM has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so direct head-to-head comparisons are limited to the RTX 5090 D V2's position relative to its nearest rivals.

The RTX 5090 D V2's score of 16,504 places it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs tracked in the database. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA T400, scores 16,508, a delta of 0% (essentially identical performance). The AMD Radeon PRO W7500 trails by 0.5% with 16,415 points, while the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell scores 16,408, a 0.6% gap. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT rounds out the nearest rivals at 16,361 points, 0.9% behind.

These delta values are remarkably small. The recorded data shows the RTX 5090 D V2 performing within one percentage point of four very different GPUs, which suggests the Steel Nomad workload in this particular database entry does not differentiate heavily between these devices. The RTX 5090 D V2's raw specifications, however, indicate far higher theoretical throughput than its nearest rivals would suggest, which points to the benchmark score being an outlier relative to the hardware's capabilities.

For the N1 16SM, the absence of benchmark data means no score-based comparison is possible. Its percentile rank of 50 is a default placement, not a measured result. The head-to-head benchmark section therefore contains no direct wins for either product: the RTX 5090 D V2 has zero recorded wins and the N1 16SM has zero recorded wins.

Where Each One Wins

Based on available data, the RTX 5090 D V2 is the only product with measured performance. It wins in any scenario where a discrete GPU with high computational throughput is required. Its FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS, texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s, and pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s place it in a entirely different performance class than the N1 16SM's 9.609 TFLOPS FP32, 300.3 GTexel/s texture rate, and 56.30 GPixel/s pixel rate.

The N1 16SM wins in memory capacity. It offers 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory, which is more than five times the RTX 5090 D V2's 24 GB of GDDR7. For workloads that require massive in-memory datasets, such as large language model inference or scientific computing, the N1 16SM's memory size is a decisive advantage. Its 273.2 GB/s bandwidth, however, is far lower than the RTX 5090 D V2's 1.34 TB/s.

The N1 16SM also wins in power efficiency, although the database does not list its TDP. Its base clock of 741 MHz and boost clock of 2346 MHz, combined with a 382 mm² die and integrated graphics positioning (IGP slot width), indicate a design optimized for low-power operation. The RTX 5090 D V2 carries a 575 W TDP and requires a 950 W suggested PSU.

For gaming, the RTX 5090 D V2 is the clear choice. Its 21,760 shading units, 170 RT cores, and 680 tensor cores dwarf the N1 16SM's 2,048 shading units, 16 RT cores, and 64 tensor cores. The RTX 5090 D V2 also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, while the N1 16SM lists all three APIs as N/A.

Architecture Differences

Both products are built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and manufactured by TSMC on a 5 nm process. The similarity ends there.

The RTX 5090 D V2 uses the GB202 chip with 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 122.9 million per square millimeter. The N1 16SM uses the GB20B chip, which has an unknown transistor count and a 382 mm² die. The N1 16SM's die is roughly half the size of the RTX 5090 D V2's, which is consistent with its integrated graphics positioning.

Memory architecture differs fundamentally. The RTX 5090 D V2 uses 24 GB of GDDR7 on a 384-bit bus with 1.34 TB/s bandwidth and memory clocks of 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The N1 16SM uses 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). The N1 16SM's memory configuration prioritizes capacity over speed, which is typical for integrated graphics processors that share system memory.

The compute resources are heavily skewed toward the RTX 5090 D V2. It has 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, 176 ROPs, 170 RT cores, and 680 tensor cores. The N1 16SM has 2,048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 24 ROPs, 16 RT cores, and 64 tensor cores. The RTX 5090 D V2's FP32 and FP16 throughput are both 104.8 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), while the N1 16SM delivers 9.609 TFLOPS in both precision formats.

Clock behavior differs significantly. The RTX 5090 D V2 has a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz. The N1 16SM has a much lower base clock of 741 MHz but a boost clock of 2346 MHz, which is close to the RTX 5090 D V2's boost. This suggests the N1 16SM relies heavily on boost behavior to achieve performance, likely due to thermal and power constraints in an integrated form factor.

The RTX 5090 D V2 is a dual-slot discrete card measuring 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 48 mm in width. It uses a single 16-pin power connector and has a 575 W TDP. The N1 16SM is an IGP with no power connectors and no listed dimensions, indicating it is designed to be integrated into a system board.

FAQ

Q: What is the performance difference between the RTX 5090 D V2 and the N1 16SM?

A: The RTX 5090 D V2 has a recorded 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 16,504. The N1 16SM has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so a direct performance comparison cannot be made from measured data.

Q: Which GPU has more memory?

A: The N1 16SM has 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory, while the RTX 5090 D V2 has 24 GB of GDDR7. The N1 16SM offers over five times the capacity, but the RTX 5090 D V2 provides significantly higher bandwidth at 1.34 TB/s versus 273.2 GB/s.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D V2 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5090 D V2 scores 16,504 in Steel Nomad, which is within 0.9% of all four nearest rivals. The NVIDIA T400 scores 16,508 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 scores 16,415 (0.5% behind), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell scores 16,408 (0.6% behind), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16,361 (0.9% behind).

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

A: Both use the Blackwell 2.0 architecture on TSMC 5 nm, but the RTX 5090 D V2 uses the GB202 chip with 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, while the N1 16SM uses the GB20B chip on a 382 mm² die with an unknown transistor count.

Q: Which product supports more graphics APIs?

A: The RTX 5090 D V2 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The N1 16SM lists all three APIs as N/A in the database.

Q: What is the release timeline for these products?

A: The RTX 5090 D V2 was released on August 14, 2025, with a launch MSRP of 2,299 USD. The N1 16SM has a release date of May 31, 2026, and no launch MSRP is listed.

Specification Differences

| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 | NVIDIA N1 16SM |

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

| Chip | GB202 | GB20B |

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

| Die Size | 750 mm² | 382 mm² |

| Transistors | 92,200 million | unknown |

| Base Clock | 2017 MHz | 741 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2407 MHz | 2346 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective) | 1067 MHz (8.5 Gbps effective) |

| Memory Size | 24 GB | 128 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR7 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus Width | 384 bit | 256 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 1.34 TB/s | 273.2 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 21,760 | 2,048 |

| TMUs | 680 | 128 |

| ROPs | 176 | 24 |

| RT Cores | 170 | 16 |

| Tensor Cores | 680 | 64 |

| Pixel Rate | 423.6 GPixel/s | 56.30 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 1,636.8 GTexel/s | 300.3 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 104.8 TFLOPS | 9.609 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 104.8 TFLOPS (1:1) | 9.609 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 575 W | unknown |

| Slot Width | Dual-slot | IGP |

| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | None |

| Suggested PSU | 950 W | null |

| 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 |

| Dimensions | 304 mm x 137 mm x 48 mm | null |

| Release Date | 2025-08-14 | 2026-05-31 |

| Launch MSRP | 2,299 USD | null |