NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super vs Lisuan Tech LX MAX Comparison

The Verdict

The NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super and Lisuan Tech LX MAX serve entirely different purposes, and the data makes that distinction clear. The Jetson Orin Nano Super is a compact, low-power edge computing platform built around NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, designed for embedded and portable applications. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX is a large, high-performance desktop graphics card built on the TrueGPU architecture, aimed at workloads that demand massive parallel throughput. Based strictly on the recorded specifications, the LX MAX delivers roughly 11.8 times the FP32 compute of the Jetson Orin Nano Super (24.58 TFLOPS versus 2.089 TFLOPS) and offers 4 GB more memory with a bandwidth that is over four times higher. The Jetson counters with dramatically lower power draw, a much smaller physical footprint, and an integrated design that requires no external power connector. Users who need maximum raw compute, high memory bandwidth, or a dedicated desktop GPU with multiple display outputs should choose the Lisuan Tech LX MAX. Users who need a self-contained, low-power module for portable or embedded systems, where space and thermal constraints dominate, should choose the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super.

Where Each One Wins

The Lisuan Tech LX MAX wins decisively in every raw performance metric recorded in the database. Its FP32 compute of 24.58 TFLOPS dwarfs the Jetson's 2.089 TFLOPS. Its FP16 output of 49.15 TFLOPS (2:1) compares to the Jetson's 4.178 TFLOPS (2:1). The LX MAX also holds a massive advantage in pixel throughput, delivering 192.0 GPixel/s against the Jetson's 16.32 GPixel/s, and in texture throughput, with 384.0 GTexel/s versus 32.64 GTexel/s. Memory bandwidth tells a similar story: the LX MAX's 432.0 GB/s over a 192-bit bus is more than four times the Jetson's 102.4 GB/s over a 128-bit bus. The LX MAX also supports a higher effective memory speed of 18 Gbps compared to the Jetson's 6.4 Gbps.

The NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super wins in efficiency and form factor. It draws 25 W of power, which is 200 W less than the LX MAX's 225 W TDP. The Jetson is an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with dimensions of 70 mm by 45 mm, while the LX MAX is a dual-slot card measuring 248 mm by 118 mm by 48 mm. The Jetson requires no power connector and no suggested PSU, whereas the LX MAX needs a 1x 16-pin connector and a 550 W suggested PSU. The Jetson also uses PCIe 4.0 x4, which is sufficient for its bandwidth needs, while the LX MAX uses PCIe 4.0 x16. For display outputs, the Jetson is "Portable Device Dependent," meaning outputs depend on the host device, while the LX MAX offers 4x DisplayPort 1.4a. The Jetson has a launch MSRP of 249 USD, while the LX MAX has no recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The two devices come from different architectural lineages. The NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super uses the GA10B chip, built on Samsung's 8 nm process, with a die size of 200 mm². Its architecture is Ampere, part of the Tegra generation. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX uses the 7G106 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 6 nm process, with an architecture labeled TrueGPU, belonging to the 7G100 generation. The foundry differs: Samsung for the Jetson, TSMC for the LX MAX.

Shader resources diverge sharply. The Jetson packs 1024 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster output units. The LX MAX has 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. That means the LX MAX has six times the shading units, six times the TMUs, and six times the ROPs. The Jetson includes 32 tensor cores, which the LX MAX lacks entirely. Neither device lists ray tracing cores.

Memory architecture also differs fundamentally. The Jetson uses 8 GB of LPDDR5 with a 128-bit bus and a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, with memory clocked at 800 MHz (6.4 Gbps effective). The LX MAX uses 12 GB of GDDR6 with a 192-bit bus and a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s, with memory clocked at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The LX MAX's memory is faster, wider, and larger.

API support shows a split. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and OpenGL 4.6. The Jetson supports Vulkan 1.4, while the LX MAX supports Vulkan 1.3. The LX MAX's display outputs are 4x DisplayPort 1.4a, while the Jetson's are portable-device dependent.

Physical design differences are stark. The Jetson is an IGP, meaning it is integrated into a module rather than a standalone card. Its dimensions are 70 mm by 45 mm, and it has no listed width. The LX MAX is a dual-slot card with dimensions of 248 mm by 118 mm by 48 mm. The Jetson's power connector is null, the LX MAX uses 1x 16-pin. The Jetson's suggested PSU is null, the LX MAX's is 550 W.

FAQ

Q: Which device has higher raw FP32 compute performance?

A: The Lisuan Tech LX MAX delivers 24.58 TFLOPS FP32, which is approximately 11.8 times the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super's 2.089 TFLOPS.

Q: How do their memory configurations compare?

A: The LX MAX has 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth and 18 Gbps effective speed. The Jetson has 8 GB of LPDDR5 on a 128-bit bus with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth and 6.4 Gbps effective speed.

Q: Which device consumes less power?

A: The NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super has a 25 W TDP, while the Lisuan Tech LX MAX has a 225 W TDP. The Jetson requires no power connector, while the LX MAX needs a 1x 16-pin connector and a 550 W suggested PSU.

Q: What are the physical size differences?

A: The Jetson is an IGP measuring 70 mm by 45 mm. The LX MAX is a dual-slot card measuring 248 mm by 118 mm by 48 mm.

Q: Does either device include tensor cores?

A: Yes, the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super includes 32 tensor cores. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX has no tensor cores listed.

Q: What API versions do they support?

A: Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and OpenGL 4.6. The Jetson supports Vulkan 1.4, while the LX MAX supports Vulkan 1.3.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows no direct head-to-head benchmark scores, but the specification comparison provides clear winners in every measurable category. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX leads in all compute and memory metrics. Its FP32 throughput of 24.58 TFLOPS is 11.8 times the Jetson's 2.089 TFLOPS. Its FP16 throughput of 49.15 TFLOPS is 11.8 times the Jetson's 4.178 TFLOPS. The pixel rate difference is even more pronounced: 192.0 GPixel/s versus 16.32 GPixel/s, a factor of 11.8. Texture rate shows the same ratio: 384.0 GTexel/s versus 32.64 GTexel/s.

Memory bandwidth is a major separator. The LX MAX's 432.0 GB/s is 4.2 times the Jetson's 102.4 GB/s. The memory bus width doubles from 128-bit to 192-bit, and the effective memory speed jumps from 6.4 Gbps to 18 Gbps. The LX MAX also has 50% more memory capacity (12 GB versus 8 GB).

The NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super wins in power efficiency by a wide margin. Its 25 W TDP is one-ninth of the LX MAX's 225 W. The Jetson's integrated design means no power connector or PSU requirement, whereas the LX MAX demands a 16-pin connector and a 550 W suggested PSU. The Jetson also wins on physical footprint, with dimensions of 70 mm by 45 mm versus 248 mm by 118 mm by 48 mm. The Jetson is an IGP, while the LX MAX occupies dual-slot space.

Shader resources favor the LX MAX overwhelmingly. It has 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, compared to the Jetson's 1024 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. Each of these is exactly six times higher on the LX MAX. The Jetson's 32 tensor cores are unique to it, as the LX MAX lists no tensor cores. The Jetson also uses a smaller process node at 8 nm (Samsung), while the LX MAX uses 6 nm (TSMC). The Jetson's die size is 200 mm², while the LX MAX's die size is unknown.

Specification Differences

| Specification | NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super | Lisuan Tech LX MAX |

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

| Chip | GA10B | 7G106 |

| Architecture | Ampere | TrueGPU |

| Generation | Tegra (Ampere) | 7G100 |

| Process Node | 8 nm | 6 nm |

| Foundry | Samsung | TSMC |

| Die Size | 200 mm² | unknown |

| Memory Size | 8 GB | 12 GB |

| Memory Type | LPDDR5 | GDDR6 |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | 192 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s | 432.0 GB/s |

| Memory Clock | 800 MHz 6.4 Gbps effective | 2250 MHz 18 Gbps effective |

| Shading Units | 1024 | 6144 |

| TMUs | 32 | 192 |

| ROPs | 16 | 96 |

| Tensor Cores | 32 | null |

| Pixel Rate | 16.32 GPixel/s | 192.0 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 32.64 GTexel/s | 384.0 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 2.089 TFLOPS | 24.58 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 4.178 TFLOPS (2:1) | 49.15 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 25 W | 225 W |

| Slot Width | IGP | Dual-slot |

| Power Connectors | null | 1x 16-pin |

| Suggested PSU | null | 550 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | 4x DisplayPort 1.4a |

| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.3 |

| Dimensions | 70 mm 2.8 inches, 45 mm 1.8 inches | 248 mm 9.8 inches, 118 mm 4.6 inches, 48 mm 1.9 inches |

| Launch MSRP | 249 USD | null |

| Release Date | 2024-12-16T17:00:00.000Z | 2026-03-16T17:00:00.000Z |

The two devices share DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and OpenGL 4.6 support, and both have a production status of Active. Neither lists a predecessor or successor. The Jetson has a launch MSRP of 249 USD; the LX MAX has no recorded launch MSRP. The Jetson's release date precedes the LX MAX's by over a year. The LX MAX uses a 6 nm TSMC process versus the Jetson's 8 nm Samsung process, though the Jetson's die size is recorded at 200 mm² while the LX MAX's is unknown.