NVIDIA N1X 40SM vs NVIDIA RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for the NVIDIA N1X 40SM and the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2. Both entries show an empty benchmark array, and the wins tally for each side is zero. This absence of measured scores means the comparison must rely entirely on the architectural and specification fields that are present in the database.

The N1X 40SM carries an average benchmark score of 0, while the RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 also shows 0. Both GPUs sit at the 50th percentile against all GPUs in the database. These neutral percentile values indicate that neither part has accumulated any recorded performance data, so the numerical wins in this comparison are purely derived from the listed hardware characteristics rather than from executed workloads.

The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 posts a higher FP32 throughput at 32.69 TFLOPS, a clear margin over the N1X 40SM's 24.02 TFLOPS. The Ada part also leads in pixel rate with 188.2 GPixel/s versus 93.84 GPixel/s on the Blackwell IGP. Texture rate tells a different story: the N1X 40SM reaches 750.7 GTexel/s, while the RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 manages 510.7 GTexel/s. Memory bandwidth also splits the pair, with the RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 delivering 576.0 GB/s against the N1X 40SM's 273.2 GB/s.

Memory capacity is a decisive counterweight. The N1X 40SM offers 128 GB of LPDDR5X, a massive eightfold increase over the RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2's 16 GB of GDDR6. The N1X 40SM also boosts higher at 2346 MHz versus 1680 MHz on the Ada part, and it carries more texture mapping units at 320 against 304. The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 counters with a higher base clock at 930 MHz versus 741 MHz, more shading units at 9728 versus 5120, more ray tracing cores at 76 versus 40, and more tensor cores at 304 versus 160.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 is the stronger compute engine for tasks that depend on raw shader throughput, ray tracing acceleration, and memory bandwidth. Its 32.69 TFLOPS FP32 output, 76 RT cores, and 576.0 GB/s bandwidth make it the clear pick for graphics workloads and rendering pipelines that stress those subsystems. The pixel rate advantage at 188.2 GPixel/s reinforces this position for rasterization-heavy tasks.

The N1X 40SM wins on texture throughput, memory capacity, and boost clock. Its 750.7 GTexel/s texture rate exceeds the Ada part by a substantial margin, and the 128 GB memory pool dwarfs the 16 GB on the RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2. For workloads that need to hold very large datasets in local memory, such as large language model inference or massive texture atlases, the N1X 40SM has no contest in this pairing.

The absence of benchmark scores means neither part has a proven performance record in the database. The percentile positions are identical at 50, so the data does not favor either side on measured outcomes. The choice hinges on the workload profile. The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 suits shader-bound and ray-traced rendering. The N1X 40SM suits texture-heavy processing and memory-hungry applications. Neither part shows a total victory, and the correct pick depends entirely on which resource the workload demands more of.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural generations entirely. The N1X 40SM uses the GB20B chip built on Blackwell 2.0 architecture, listed under the Blackwell IGP generation. The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 uses the AD103 chip on Ada Lovelace architecture, belonging to the Ada-MW generation. Both are fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process node, so the manufacturing process is identical, but the underlying designs diverge sharply.

The N1X 40SM reports an unknown transistor count, while the RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 lists 45,900 million transistors. Die sizes are close: 382 mm² for the N1X 40SM and 379 mm² for the Ada part. The transistor density for the N1X 40SM is not recorded, while the RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 shows 121.1M transistors per mm². The close die sizes but drastically different transistor counts suggest the Blackwell design packs far fewer transistors into a similar silicon area, though the database does not confirm the exact figure for the N1X 40SM.

The memory subsystems are fundamentally different. The N1X 40SM uses LPDDR5X with an 8.5 Gbps effective data rate and a 256-bit bus, yielding 273.2 GB/s. The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 uses GDDR6 at 18 Gbps effective with the same 256-bit bus, producing 576.0 GB/s. The bandwidth gap comes from the memory type and data rate, not from bus width, which is identical at 256 bits.

The API support shows a stark contrast. The N1X 40SM lists DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan all as N/A. The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. This indicates the N1X 40SM is not designed for standard graphics API workloads, while the Ada part is fully equipped for them. The display output also differs: the N1X 40SM has 1x HDMI, whereas the RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 lists Portable Device Dependent outputs.

The N1X 40SM uses PCIe 5.0 x16, while the RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The Blackwell part has a newer bus interface. The predecessor and successor fields are empty for the N1X 40SM, while the RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 lists Ampere-MW as its predecessor and Blackwell-MW as its successor, placing it in a known product lineage.

Specification Differences

The clock speeds differ across both base and boost ranges. The N1X 40SM runs at 741 MHz base and 2346 MHz boost. The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 runs at 930 MHz base and 1680 MHz boost. The N1X 40SM has the higher boost, while the Ada part has the higher base. Memory clocks also diverge: the N1X 40SM uses 1067 MHz with 8.5 Gbps effective, while the RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 uses 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective.

The shader and fixed-function unit counts are heavily lopsided. The N1X 40SM has 5120 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 40 ROPs. The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 has 9728 shading units, 304 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. The Ada part has nearly double the shading units and nearly triple the ROPs, but the N1X 40SM has slightly more TMUs. Ray tracing cores number 40 on the N1X 40SM versus 76 on the RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2. Tensor cores are 160 versus 304.

Memory capacity is the largest single spec gap. The N1X 40SM holds 128 GB of LPDDR5X. The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 holds 16 GB of GDDR6. Both use a 256-bit bus. The bandwidth result favors the Ada part at 576.0 GB/s versus 273.2 GB/s. The power envelope is only recorded for one side: the RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 lists a TDP of 150 W, while the N1X 40SM has an unknown TDP. Both use no power connectors and are IGP slot width.

Release dates differ by more than three years. The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 was released on 2023-03-20. The N1X 40SM is dated 2026-05-31. Both are marked Active in production status. The series field is null for the N1X 40SM, while the RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 belongs to the GeForce 50-series. Neither part has a launch MSRP recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 compute throughput?

A: The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 delivers 32.69 TFLOPS FP32, while the N1X 40SM delivers 24.02 TFLOPS FP32. The Ada part leads by 8.67 TFLOPS.

Q: How much memory does each GPU have?

A: The N1X 40SM has 128 GB of LPDDR5X. The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 has 16 GB of GDDR6. The N1X 40SM offers eight times the capacity.

Q: Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 reaches 576.0 GB/s, while the N1X 40SM reaches 273.2 GB/s. The Ada part has more than double the bandwidth.

Q: Do both GPUs support DirectX?

A: No. The N1X 40SM lists DirectX as N/A. The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What are the bus interfaces?

A: The N1X 40SM uses PCIe 5.0 x16. The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 uses PCIe 4.0 x16.

Q: What is the release date for each?

A: The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 was released on 2023-03-20. The N1X 40SM is dated 2026-05-31.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 wins in compute-heavy and graphics-oriented scenarios. Its 32.69 TFLOPS FP32 output is 36% higher than the N1X 40SM's 24.02 TFLOPS. The 76 RT cores against 40 give it a clear advantage in ray-traced workloads. The 112 ROPs versus 40 and the 188.2 GPixel/s pixel rate versus 93.84 GPixel/s make it stronger for rasterization and display output. The 576.0 GB/s bandwidth supports data-intensive shading and rendering passes. Full API support for DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 means it can run standard graphics applications directly.

The N1X 40SM wins in texture throughput and memory capacity. Its 750.7 GTexel/s texture rate exceeds the RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2's 510.7 GTexel/s by 47%. The 128 GB memory pool is unmatched by the 16 GB on the Ada part, making it suitable for workloads that require holding very large models or datasets in local memory. The higher boost clock at 2346 MHz versus 1680 MHz gives it a peak frequency advantage. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface is a newer bus generation than the PCIe 4.0 x16 on the Ada part.

The data does not show any benchmark results for either GPU, so the wins described here are strictly from the hardware specifications. The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 is the choice for shader-heavy rendering, ray tracing, and standard graphics API workloads. The N1X 40SM is the choice for texture-heavy processing and memory-hungry applications where 128 GB of local storage is required. Both parts have identical percentile rankings in the database, so neither carries a measured performance edge over the other. The selection depends entirely on which hardware resource the workload prioritizes.