NVIDIA Jetson T5000 vs NVIDIA N1X 40SM Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no direct benchmark scores for either the NVIDIA Jetson T5000 or the NVIDIA N1X 40SM. Both entries list an average benchmark score of 0, and the head-to-head benchmark array is empty. Consequently, no measured performance deltas between the two can be cited. What the database does provide is a full set of architectural and specification data, from which the relative performance envelope can be inferred.

The most decisive difference appears in raw compute throughput. The Jetson T5000 delivers 8.064 TFLOPS FP32, while the N1X 40SM delivers 24.02 TFLOPS FP32. That places the N1X 40SM at approximately three times the FP32 throughput of the Jetson T5000, a substantial gap for any workload that scales with shader count. The N1X 40SM also doubles the shading units, 2560 on the Jetson T5000 versus 5120 on the N1X 40SM, which directly explains the FP32 advantage.

Texture and pixel throughput tell a similar story. The Jetson T5000 has a texture rate of 126.0 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 50.40 GPixel/s. The N1X 40SM reaches 750.7 GTexel/s and 93.84 GPixel/s. The texture rate gap is especially large, roughly six times, driven by the N1X 40SM having 320 TMUs against 80 TMUs on the Jetson T5000. The pixel rate gap is smaller, about 1.86 times, because the ROP count difference is 40 versus 32, not as extreme as the TMU difference.

Clock behavior differs notably between the two. The Jetson T5000 runs a base clock of 1386 MHz and a boost clock of 1575 MHz. The N1X 40SM has a much lower base clock of 741 MHz but a much higher boost clock of 2346 MHz. This suggests the N1X 40SM relies on aggressive boost behavior to reach its peak throughput, while the Jetson T5000 operates closer to its base clock under sustained load. The boost clock on the N1X 40SM is 771 MHz higher than the Jetson T5000’s boost, which partially offsets the lower base clock when the workload allows boosting.

Ray tracing and tensor performance also favor the N1X 40SM. The Jetson T5000 includes 20 RT cores and 96 tensor cores. The N1X 40SM includes 40 RT cores and 160 tensor cores. Doubling the RT cores and adding 64 more tensor cores gives the N1X 40SM a clear advantage in ray-traced rendering and AI-accelerated workloads. The FP16 figures mirror FP32 exactly: 8.064 TFLOPS for the Jetson T5000 and 24.02 TFLOPS for the N1X 40SM, both at a 1:1 ratio, meaning neither chip sacrifices half-precision throughput relative to full precision.

Memory configuration is identical. Both use 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). That means memory capacity and bandwidth will not differentiate these two parts in any workload. Any performance difference must come from the compute and geometry engines, not from memory subsystem throughput.

Where Each One Wins

The Jetson T5000 wins in operating stability and power predictability. Its TDP is listed at 120 W, with a suggested PSU of 300 W. The N1X 40SM has an unknown TDP and no suggested PSU in the database. The Jetson T5000 also has a fixed physical footprint: 87 mm length, 100 mm height, 15 mm width. The N1X 40SM has no recorded dimensions. For a system builder needing a compact, low-power integrated graphics processor with known thermal and physical characteristics, the Jetson T5000 is the only one of the two with complete data in those areas.

The Jetson T5000 also benefits from a lower boost clock relative to its base clock, meaning less reliance on sustained boost behavior. The base to boost delta is 189 MHz, while the N1X 40SM has a delta of 1605 MHz. That wide delta implies the N1X 40SM may throttle sooner if cooling is insufficient, unless it sustains boost across all scenarios. The database does not include thermal or sustained clock measurements, so this remains an inference from the recorded clock fields.

The N1X 40SM wins in every compute throughput category. FP32, FP16, texture rate, pixel rate, RT core count, tensor core count, TMU count, and ROP count all favor the N1X 40SM. The only compute-related field where the Jetson T5000 matches or exceeds is base clock, where it is 645 MHz higher, but that does not compensate for the massive shading unit and TMU differences.

The N1X 40SM also has a wider bus interface. The Jetson T5000 uses PCIe 5.0 x8, while the N1X 40SM uses PCIe 5.0 x16. For data transfer to and from the host CPU, the N1X 40SM has twice the PCIe lanes, which can matter for workloads that stream data frequently. The N1X 40SM also has one display output (1x HDMI), while the Jetson T5000 has no display outputs. Any use case requiring a direct display connection without a separate GPU is only possible on the N1X 40SM.

The Verdict

The data clearly splits the two parts by use case. The NVIDIA Jetson T5000 serves as a known-quantity integrated processor for environments where power draw, physical size, and thermal behavior are tightly constrained. Its 120 W TDP, 87 mm length, 100 mm height, and 15 mm width make it a drop-in component for compact server or edge designs. Its PCIe 5.0 x8 interface and absence of display outputs indicate a compute-only accelerator meant to sit beside a host CPU rather than drive a monitor.

The NVIDIA N1X 40SM targets workloads that need maximum compute density in an integrated form factor. With 5120 shading units, 320 TMUs, 40 RT cores, and 160 tensor cores, it provides roughly three times the FP32 throughput of the Jetson T5000 and nearly six times the texture rate. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface and the single HDMI output suggest it can function either as a dedicated compute processor or as a display-capable integrated part, depending on system design.

For a builder choosing between these two, the decision rests on whether raw throughput or operational predictability matters more. If the workload is compute-heavy and the system can handle an unknown power envelope, the N1X 40SM is the stronger choice by every measured compute metric. If the workload is light to moderate and the system requires a known TDP, a known physical footprint, and a lower suggested PSU, the Jetson T5000 is the safer pick.

The absence of actual benchmark scores in the database means no percentile ranking or rival comparison can be provided. Both parts sit at the 50th percentile versus all GPUs in the database, but that percentile is based on zero recorded benchmarks, so it carries no meaningful signal. The verdict here comes entirely from the specification fields, which are complete and internally consistent.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 performance?

A: The NVIDIA N1X 40SM delivers 24.02 TFLOPS FP32, versus 8.064 TFLOPS for the NVIDIA Jetson T5000. That is roughly three times higher.

Q: Do both GPUs have the same memory configuration?

A: Yes. Both use 128 GB of LPDDR5X with a 256 bit bus, 273.2 GB/s bandwidth, and memory clocks of 1067 MHz (8.5 Gbps effective).

Q: Which GPU has more ray tracing cores?

A: The N1X 40SM has 40 RT cores, while the Jetson T5000 has 20 RT cores. The N1X 40SM doubles the RT core count.

Q: What is the difference in texture mapping units?

A: The N1X 40SM has 320 TMUs, which is four times the 80 TMUs on the Jetson T5000. The texture rate reflects this, at 750.7 GTexel/s versus 126.0 GTexel/s.

Q: Which GPU supports direct display output?

A: Only the N1X 40SM has a display output, listed as 1x HDMI. The Jetson T5000 has no display outputs.

Q: What is the bus interface difference?

A: The Jetson T5000 uses PCIe 5.0 x8, while the N1X 40SM uses PCIe 5.0 x16. The N1X 40SM has twice the PCIe lanes.

Architecture Differences

The NVIDIA Jetson T5000 uses the GB10B chip, built on the Blackwell architecture, and belongs to the Server Blackwell (Bxx) generation. The NVIDIA N1X 40SM uses the GB20B chip, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, and belongs to the Blackwell IGP (N1x) generation. Both are manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC, and both have unknown transistor counts.

Die size differs slightly: the Jetson T5000 measures 391 mm², while the N1X 40SM measures 382 mm². That 9 mm² difference is minor, especially given the large disparity in compute resources. The N1X 40SM packs 5120 shading units, 320 TMUs, 40 ROPs, 40 RT cores, and 160 tensor cores into a slightly smaller die. The Jetson T5000 fits 2560 shading units, 80 TMUs, 32 ROPs, 20 RT cores, and 96 tensor cores into a slightly larger die. This indicates the N1X 40SM uses a more efficient layout or newer architectural improvements to achieve higher density.

The architecture generation naming also matters. The Jetson T5000 is designated as Blackwell, while the N1X 40SM is Blackwell 2.0. The database does not provide detailed microarchitectural differences between the two, so the performance gap cannot be attributed to specific IPC changes. The recorded data only confirms the resource counts and clock speeds.

The Jetson T5000 lists its predecessor as Server Hopper and its successor as Server Rubin. The N1X 40SM has no predecessor or successor recorded. This suggests the Jetson T5000 sits in a longer product line, while the N1X 40SM is a standalone entry in the database.

The Jetson T5000 has a release date of 2025-08-26, while the N1X 40SM has a release date of 2026-05-31. The N1X 40SM is the newer part by roughly nine months. The Jetson T5000 has a launch MSRP of 2,999 USD; the N1X 40SM has no launch MSRP recorded.

Both parts have no DirectX, OpenGL, or Vulkan support listed, and both are marked as active production status. The Jetson T5000 has no power connectors and a slot width of IGP, and the N1X 40SM also uses no power connectors and IGP slot width.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ in nearly every compute-related specification field. The Jetson T5000 has 2560 shading units, 80 TMUs, 32 ROPs, 20 RT cores, and 96 tensor cores. The N1X 40SM has 5120 shading units, 320 TMUs, 40 ROPs, 40 RT cores, and 160 tensor cores. Every count is higher on the N1X 40SM, with TMUs showing the largest multiplier at four times.

Clock speeds differ substantially. The Jetson T5000 runs at 1386 MHz base and 1575 MHz boost. The N1X 40SM runs at 741 MHz base and 2346 MHz boost. The N1X 40SM has a lower base clock by 645 MHz but a higher boost clock by 771 MHz.

Pixel rate and texture rate follow the resource counts. The Jetson T5000 reaches 50.40 GPixel/s and 126.0 GTexel/s. The N1X 40SM reaches 93.84 GPixel/s and 750.7 GTexel/s. The FP32 and FP16 figures are 8.064 TFLOPS for the Jetson T5000 and 24.02 TFLOPS for the N1X 40SM, both at 1:1 FP16 to FP32 ratios.

Memory is identical, as noted previously: 128 GB LPDDR5X, 256 bit bus, 273.2 GB/s bandwidth, 1067 MHz memory clock. The bus interface differs, with PCIe 5.0 x8 on the Jetson T5000 and PCIe 5.0 x16 on the N1X 40SM. Display outputs also differ: none on the Jetson T5000, one HDMI on the N1X 40SM.

Power and physical data differ in completeness. The Jetson T5000 has a TDP of 120 W, a suggested PSU of 300 W, and dimensions of 87 mm length, 100 mm height, and 15 mm width. The N1X 40SM has an unknown TDP, no suggested PSU, and no recorded dimensions. Both use no power connectors and occupy IGP slot width.

The Jetson T5000 has a launch MSRP of 2,999 USD, a release date of 2025-08-26, a predecessor of Server Hopper, and a successor of Server Rubin. The N1X 40SM has no launch MSRP, a release date of 2026-05-31, and no predecessor or successor recorded. Both are active in production and carry the same 5 nm TSMC process node.