NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super vs NVIDIA RTX 2000 Embedded Ada Generation Comparison

The Verdict

The NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super targets a completely different workload profile than the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Embedded Ada Generation. The Orin Nano Super is a 25 W system-on-module built around the GA10B chip, designed for compact, power-constrained edge deployments where the entire compute platform, including the CPU, lives on a small 70 mm by 45 mm board. Its 50th percentile ranking among all GPUs in the database reflects its positioning as a capable entry point for embedded AI and robotics work.

The RTX 2000 Embedded Ada Generation, by contrast, is a 50 W discrete-class GPU built on the AD107 chip with Ada Lovelace architecture. It delivers 5.9 times the FP32 throughput of the Orin Nano Super (12.35 TFLOPS versus 2.089 TFLOPS) and 2.5 times the memory bandwidth (256.0 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s). For applications that need raw graphics rendering, ray tracing, or heavier parallel compute, the RTX 2000 Embedded is the clear choice. For applications that need a self-contained, ultra-low-power module with integrated system functionality, the Orin Nano Super is the appropriate pick.

The data shows no head-to-head benchmarks between the two, so the analysis relies entirely on architectural and specification differences. The RTX 2000 Embedded wins on every raw compute and rendering metric in the specification sheet. The Orin Nano Super wins on power efficiency, physical footprint, and launch price, though the latter is stated only as its launch MSRP of 249 USD.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different NVIDIA architectures and different foundries. The Orin Nano Super uses the GA10B chip built on Samsung's 8 nm process, with a die size of 200 mm². The RTX 2000 Embedded uses the AD107 chip built on TSMC's 5 nm process, with a die size of 159 mm² and 18,900 million transistors. The RTX 2000 Embedded is the newer design, released on 2023-03-20, while the Orin Nano Super was released on 2024-12-16.

The Orin Nano Super belongs to the Tegra (Ampere) generation and is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface. The RTX 2000 Embedded belongs to the GeForce 20-series product family under the Ada Lovelace architecture, uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, and is also an IGP. The RTX 2000 Embedded has a predecessor in the Ampere-MW generation and a successor in the Blackwell-MW generation, while the Orin Nano Super has no listed predecessor or successor.

The shading engine counts differ substantially. The Orin Nano Super has 1024 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, 16 raster output units, and 32 tensor cores. The RTX 2000 Embedded has 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, 48 raster output units, and 96 tensor cores. The RTX 2000 Embedded also includes 24 ray tracing cores, while the Orin Nano Super has none listed. These are not proportional differences; the RTX 2000 Embedded has exactly three times the shading units, TMUs, and ROPs of the Orin Nano Super, and exactly three times the tensor cores.

The FP32 and FP16 capabilities reveal a fundamental design divergence. The Orin Nano Super delivers 2.089 TFLOPS of FP32 and 4.178 TFLOPS of FP16 at a 2:1 ratio, indicating that its tensor cores and FP16 path are optimized for AI inference workloads. The RTX 2000 Embedded delivers 12.35 TFLOPS of FP32 and 12.35 TFLOPS of FP16 at a 1:1 ratio, meaning its FP16 throughput matches its FP32 throughput without a dedicated acceleration ratio. This suggests the RTX 2000 Embedded is built for general-purpose compute and graphics, not specifically for tensor-heavy workloads.

Both chips support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so the API feature set is identical. Both have display outputs described as "Portable Device Dependent," meaning the actual connectors vary by the host device design.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between these two products, and neither has any recorded benchmark scores or rival comparisons. The wins count stands at zero for both sides. However, the specification sheet provides enough data to project performance relationships in specific workloads.

The FP32 compute gap is the most decisive factor. The RTX 2000 Embedded delivers 12.35 TFLOPS, which is 5.91 times the Orin Nano Super's 2.089 TFLOPS. For general shader-heavy workloads such as 3D rendering, video processing, or scientific simulation, the RTX 2000 Embedded will complete tasks in roughly one-sixth the time, assuming perfect scaling.

The memory bandwidth gap is similarly large. The RTX 2000 Embedded achieves 256.0 GB/s from its 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with an effective data rate of 16 Gbps. The Orin Nano Super achieves 102.4 GB/s from its 8 GB LPDDR5 memory on the same 128-bit bus but with a lower effective data rate of 6.4 Gbps. The RTX 2000 Embedded has 2.5 times the bandwidth, which directly benefits texture-heavy rendering, large dataset processing, and memory-bound compute kernels.

The pixel and texture fill rates follow the same pattern. The RTX 2000 Embedded has a pixel rate of 96.48 GPixel/s versus 16.32 GPixel/s for the Orin Nano Super, a 5.91 times advantage. Its texture rate is 193.0 GTexel/s versus 32.64 GTexel/s for the Orin Nano Super, a 5.91 times advantage. These ratios exactly match the FP32 ratio, confirming that the clock speeds and shader organization scale linearly between the two chips.

The clock speeds themselves differ. The RTX 2000 Embedded has a base clock of 1530 MHz and a boost clock of 2010 MHz. The Orin Nano Super has no listed base or boost clock, only a memory clock of 800 MHz (6.4 Gbps effective). Without clock data for the Orin Nano Super, the exact frequency relationship cannot be quantified, but the fill rate ratios already account for whatever clocks are present.

Power consumption is the one metric where the Orin Nano Super leads. At 25 W TDP, it uses exactly half the power of the RTX 2000 Embedded at 50 W TDP. This means the Orin Nano Super delivers 0.0836 TFLOPS per watt, while the RTX 2000 Embedded delivers 0.247 TFLOPS per watt. The RTX 2000 Embedded is actually more compute-efficient per watt, but the Orin Nano Super's absolute power draw allows deployment in thermally constrained enclosures and battery-powered systems where 50 W is not feasible.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher raw compute performance?

A: The RTX 2000 Embedded Ada Generation has significantly higher raw compute. It delivers 12.35 TFLOPS of FP32 performance versus 2.089 TFLOPS for the Orin Nano Super, a 5.91 times advantage. Its FP16 performance is also 12.35 TFLOPS, compared to 4.178 TFLOPS for the Orin Nano Super.

Q: Are the memory sizes the same?

A: Yes, both have 8 GB of memory. However, the memory types differ: the Orin Nano Super uses LPDDR5 at 6.4 Gbps effective, while the RTX 2000 Embedded uses GDDR6 at 16 Gbps effective. The RTX 2000 Embedded has 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth versus 102.4 GB/s for the Orin Nano Super.

Q: Which GPU supports ray tracing?

A: Only the RTX 2000 Embedded Ada Generation has ray tracing cores, with 24 of them. The Orin Nano Super has no ray tracing cores listed in the database. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate, which includes ray tracing APIs, but the RTX 2000 Embedded has the dedicated hardware to accelerate them.

Q: How do the power requirements compare?

A: The Orin Nano Super has a TDP of 25 W, while the RTX 2000 Embedded has a TDP of 50 W. The RTX 2000 Embedded requires no external power connectors, and its power is supplied through the PCIe 4.0 x16 slot. The Orin Nano Super has no power connectors listed because it is an integrated processor.

Q: What are the physical dimensions of each?

A: The Orin Nano Super measures 70 mm in length and 45 mm in height (2.8 inches by 1.8 inches). The RTX 2000 Embedded has no length, height, or width measurements listed in the database.

Q: Which GPU has more tensor cores?

A: The RTX 2000 Embedded has 96 tensor cores, three times the 32 tensor cores in the Orin Nano Super. However, the Orin Nano Super's FP16 performance is exactly 2:1 relative to its FP32, indicating a specialized path for AI inference that the RTX 2000 Embedded does not have, as its FP16 runs at 1:1.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 2000 Embedded Ada Generation wins in every category that demands raw throughput. Its 12.35 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16 performance, 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, 96.48 GPixel/s pixel rate, and 193.0 GTexel/s texture rate make it the appropriate choice for graphics rendering, GPU-accelerated compute, video encoding, and any task where the workload can scale across 3072 shading units. The presence of 24 ray tracing cores gives it a decisive advantage in ray-traced rendering workloads, which the Orin Nano Super cannot accelerate in hardware. The PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface also provides more host bandwidth than the Orin Nano Super's PCIe 4.0 x4 connection, which matters for data transfer intensive workloads.

The Orin Nano Super wins in deployment scenarios where power and physical size are the limiting factors. Its 25 W TDP allows it to operate in passively cooled or fanless designs, and its 70 mm by 45 mm footprint fits into compact embedded systems where a separate graphics card would not fit. As an integrated processor within the Tegra (Ampere) generation, it includes the CPU and memory controller on the same module, making it a complete system-on-chip rather than a discrete GPU. The 2:1 FP16 ratio indicates that its architecture is tuned for AI inference workloads, where the tensor cores can be fully utilized even at lower absolute throughput. Its 8 nm Samsung process is older than the 5 nm TSMC process of the RTX 2000 Embedded, but the lower power envelope compensates for that in constrained environments.

The launch MSRP of 249 USD for the Orin Nano Super, stated once here, positions it as a low-cost entry point for embedded AI development. The RTX 2000 Embedded has no launch MSRP in the database, so no price comparison is possible. For applications that need the highest possible performance per watt, the RTX 2000 Embedded is actually more efficient at 0.247 TFLOPS per watt versus 0.0836 TFLOPS per watt for the Orin Nano Super, but the Orin Nano Super's absolute power draw enables use cases that the RTX 2000 Embedded cannot serve.

Specification Differences

The two products differ in nearly every specification field. The process nodes differ: the Orin Nano Super uses Samsung's 8 nm process, while the RTX 2000 Embedded uses TSMC's 5 nm process. The die sizes differ: 200 mm² for the Orin Nano Super versus 159 mm² for the RTX 2000 Embedded, with the RTX 2000 Embedded having 18,900 million transistors and a transistor density of 118.9M per mm², while the Orin Nano Super has unknown transistor count and no density figure.

The shading units differ: 1024 versus 3072. TMUs differ: 32 versus 96. ROPs differ: 16 versus 48. Tensor cores differ: 32 versus 96. The RTX 2000 Embedded has 24 ray tracing cores; the Orin Nano Super has none. The FP32 output differs: 2.089 TFLOPS versus 12.35 TFLOPS. The FP16 output differs: 4.178 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio versus 12.35 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio.

The memory configurations differ in type and speed, though both have 8 GB capacity and a 128-bit bus. The Orin Nano Super uses LPDDR5 at 800 MHz with 6.4 Gbps effective data rate and 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 2000 Embedded uses GDDR6 at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective data rate and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth.

The clock specifications differ: the RTX 2000 Embedded has a base clock of 1530 MHz and a boost clock of 2010 MHz, while the Orin Nano Super has no base or boost clock listed. The memory clocks differ: 800 MHz versus 2000 MHz. The power draw differs: 25 W versus 50 W. The bus interfaces differ: PCIe 4.0 x4 versus PCIe 4.0 x16. The RTX 2000 Embedded has no power connectors required, while the Orin Nano Super has none listed.

The physical dimensions differ: the Orin Nano Super is 70 mm by 45 mm, while the RTX 2000 Embedded has no dimensions listed. The release dates differ: 2024-12-16 for the Orin Nano Super versus 2023-03-20 for the RTX 2000 Embedded. The RTX 2000 Embedded has a predecessor (Ampere-MW) and successor (Blackwell-MW), while the Orin Nano Super has neither. The RTX 2000 Embedded has a series designation (GeForce 20-series), while the Orin Nano Super has no series. The launch MSRP differs: 249 USD for the Orin Nano Super, with no launch MSRP for the RTX 2000 Embedded.

The API support is identical: both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The display outputs are the same description: "Portable Device Dependent" for both. The production status is Active for both. Both have a percentile ranking of 50 among all GPUs, and both have no recorded benchmark scores.