Intel Arc A570M vs NVIDIA N1 20SM Comparison

Intel Arc A570M vs NVIDIA N1 20SM

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a single recorded benchmark result for the Intel Arc A570M, while the NVIDIA N1 20SM has no benchmark entries. The Arc A570M records a Geekbench OpenCL score of 58239, placing it at the 88th percentile among all GPUs in the database. The N1 20SM sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero, indicating that no performance data has been captured for it. This asymmetry means direct head-to-head comparisons are not possible; the data only allows for an absolute assessment of the Arc A570M.

The Arc A570M’s score of 58239 places it within a tight competitive cluster. The nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT, averages 58392, which is 0.3% higher. The NVIDIA P102-100 scores 58528, 0.5% higher, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, 0.7% higher. On the other side, the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM averages 58085, which is 0.3% lower. These delta values are all within a single percentage point, indicating that the Arc A570M delivers performance statistically indistinguishable from these established desktop parts in the OpenCL workload. The data shows a dense grouping where the Arc A570M is neither a clear winner nor a clear loser; it sits in the middle of a field separated by fractions of a percent.

The absence of any benchmark data for the N1 20SM prevents any quantification of its performance relative to the Arc A570M. With no scores, no percentile ranking beyond the default 50th percentile, and no nearest rivals listed, the database cannot confirm whether the N1 20SM would outperform or underperform the Arc A570M. The recorded data indicates a complete lack of measured results for the NVIDIA part, leaving its performance characteristics entirely unverified.

FAQ

Q: What is the recorded benchmark score for the Intel Arc A570M?

A: The Intel Arc A570M has a Geekbench OpenCL score of 58239, which places it at the 88th percentile among all GPUs in the database.

Q: Does the NVIDIA N1 20SM have any benchmark results?

A: No. The N1 20SM has an empty benchmark array, an average benchmark score of zero, and no nearest rivals listed. Its percentile is listed at 50, which is the default value for unmeasured parts.

Q: How does the Arc A570M compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Arc A570M is 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT, 0.5% behind the NVIDIA P102-100, and 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon PRO V710. It is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM. All deltas are within 0.7 percentage points.

Q: What memory configurations do the two GPUs use?

A: The Arc A570M uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The N1 20SM uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 273.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Which GPU has higher clock speeds?

A: The Arc A570M has a base clock of 900 MHz and a boost clock of 1300 MHz. The N1 20SM has a lower base clock of 741 MHz but a significantly higher boost clock of 2346 MHz.

Q: What is the production status of each GPU?

A: Both the Intel Arc A570M and the NVIDIA N1 20SM are listed as Active in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs represent fundamentally different architectural approaches. The Intel Arc A570M is built on the Xe-HPG architecture using the DG2-256 chip, part of the Alchemist generation for Arc 5 Mobile. It is manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC, with a transistor count of 11,500 million on a die size of 269 mm², yielding a transistor density of 42.8 million per mm². In contrast, the NVIDIA N1 20SM uses the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB20B chip, part of the Blackwell IGP (N1x) generation. It is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 382 mm² and an unknown transistor count.

The compute resources differ substantially. The Arc A570M has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. It includes 16 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores. The N1 20SM has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and only 24 ROPs. It includes 20 ray tracing cores and 80 tensor cores. The N1 20SM’s lower ROP count is notable, as it directly impacts pixel fill rate.

Clock speeds and derived rates tell a more nuanced story. The Arc A570M operates at 900 MHz base and 1300 MHz boost, while the N1 20SM runs at 741 MHz base and 2346 MHz boost. Despite the Arc A570M’s higher base clock, its maximum pixel rate is 83.20 GPixel/s, which is higher than the N1 20SM’s 56.30 GPixel/s, a consequence of the NVIDIA part’s lower ROP count. Conversely, the N1 20SM achieves a texture rate of 375.4 GTexel/s, far exceeding the Arc A570M’s 166.4 GTexel/s, due to its higher boost clock and TMU count. In raw floating-point throughput, the N1 20SM delivers 12.01 TFLOPS FP32, more than double the Arc A570M’s 5.325 TFLOPS. The FP16 figures also differ: the Arc A570M reaches 10.65 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, while the N1 20SM matches its FP32 at 12.01 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio.

Memory architecture is another point of divergence. The Arc A570M uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth with an effective memory clock of 14 Gbps. The N1 20SM uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus, providing 273.2 GB/s of bandwidth with an effective memory clock of 8.5 Gbps. The N1 20SM offers 16 times the capacity and 22% more bandwidth, but with a lower effective memory clock.

The power and interface profiles also differ. The Arc A570M has a TDP of 75 W and uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. The N1 20SM’s TDP is unknown, but it uses no power connectors and a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface. The Arc A570M has display outputs described as Portable Device Dependent, while the N1 20SM lists a single HDMI output.

API support is a critical differentiator. The Arc A570M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The N1 20SM lists DirectX as N/A, OpenGL as N/A, and Vulkan as N/A, indicating no recorded API compatibility in the database. This suggests the N1 20SM may not be intended for conventional graphics workloads, consistent with its IGP classification and lack of benchmark results.

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear asymmetry. The Intel Arc A570M is a fully characterized part with a benchmark score, a percentile ranking, and a set of nearest rivals. It performs within 0.7% of four established GPUs, confirming its position as a mid-range mobile graphics solution. Its 88th percentile ranking across all GPUs indicates it outperforms the majority of the database’s entries. The N1 20SM, by contrast, has no measured performance data, no rival comparisons, and no API support listed. Its 50th percentile is a default placeholder, not a measured result.

For users selecting between these two, the data supports the Arc A570M for any application requiring verified graphics performance, DirectX 12 Ultimate support, or Vulkan compatibility. The N1 20SM’s advantages are purely on paper: higher FP32 throughput, larger memory capacity, and higher boost clock. However, without benchmark results, these specifications cannot be validated against real workloads. The N1 20SM’s lack of DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan support in the database suggests it may not be intended for standard graphics rendering, potentially limiting its applicability despite its compute potential.

The Arc A570M is the only part with evidence of actual performance. The N1 20SM remains an unverified entry, suitable only for applications that do not require established graphics API compatibility or measured performance. The data does not support a recommendation for the N1 20SM over the Arc A570M in any scenario where the Arc A570M’s features are applicable.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every specification field in the database.

| Specification | Intel Arc A570M | NVIDIA N1 20SM |

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

| Architecture | Xe-HPG | Blackwell 2.0 |

| Chip | DG2-256 | GB20B |

| Generation | Alchemist (Arc 5 Mobile) | Blackwell IGP (N1x) |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 5 nm |

| Die Size | 269 mm² | 382 mm² |

| Transistors | 11,500 million | unknown |

| Transistor Density | 42.8M / mm² | null |

| Base Clock | 900 MHz | 741 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 1300 MHz | 2346 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 1750 MHz, 14 Gbps effective | 1067 MHz, 8.5 Gbps effective |

| Memory Size | 8 GB | 128 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR6 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | 256 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 224.0 GB/s | 273.2 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 2048 | 2560 |

| TMUs | 128 | 160 |

| ROPs | 64 | 24 |

| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 20 |

| Tensor Cores | null | 80 |

| Pixel Rate | 83.20 GPixel/s | 56.30 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 166.4 GTexel/s | 375.4 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 5.325 TFLOPS | 12.01 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 10.65 TFLOPS (2:1) | 12.01 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 75 W | unknown |

| Power Connectors | null | None |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | 1x HDMI |

| DirectX Support | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | N/A |

| OpenGL Support | 4.6 | N/A |

| Vulkan Support | 1.4 | N/A |

| Release Date | 2023-07-31 | 2026-05-31 |

The release dates show a substantial gap, with the Arc A570M launching in 2023 and the N1 20SM slated for 2026. The N1 20SM’s larger die size and newer process node suggest a more complex design, but the lack of transistor count and TDP data limits further analysis. The specification differences are extensive, covering every major component from compute units to memory subsystem to API support.