NVIDIA N1X 40SM vs NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains benchmark scores for only one of the two processors, the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation. The NVIDIA N1X 40SM has no benchmark entries in the database, so a direct comparison of measured performance is impossible. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation delivers a Geekbench OpenCL score of 326,898, which places it in the 85th percentile of all GPUs tracked by the database. Its aggregate average benchmark score is 45,972.

The RTX 5880 Ada Generation shows a spread of results across the Passmark suite. The DirectX 11 score of 228 is more than three times the DirectX 12 score of 70, which indicates a significant difference in how the architecture handles those two API paths. The DirectX 9 score of 335 and DirectX 10 score of 167 suggest that legacy workloads run at a relatively stronger level compared to modern API workloads. The G2D score of 777 is modest, while the G3D score of 25,096 is the dominant component of the overall result. The GPU compute score of 14,208 is roughly 57% of the G3D score, showing that compute-oriented tasks trail graphics tasks in this particular chip's profile.

The nearest rivals for the RTX 5880 Ada Generation, based on average benchmark scores, are all within a narrow band. The NVIDIA RTX A2000 sits at 46,043, which is 0.2% below the RTX 5880's average. The AMD Radeon RX 5600M posts 46,601, which is 1.4% above. The Intel Arc A730M is 0.8% higher at 45,592, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT is 1.3% higher at 45,384. These deltas are small enough that the RTX 5880 Ada Generation effectively trades places with these rivals depending on the workload, but the data does not include any benchmark results for the N1X 40SM, so no head-to-head wins can be established for either product.

The absence of benchmark data for the N1X 40SM is itself a notable finding. The database records a percentile rank of 50 for the N1X 40SM, which is the median position, but this rank is not derived from any actual benchmark scores. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation, by contrast, has a percentile rank of 85, which is directly supported by its measured scores. The gap between the 50th and 85th percentiles is substantial, but it must be interpreted carefully: the N1X 40SM's rank is a placeholder value, not a measured outcome.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear choice for users who need measured performance: the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation is the only one of the two with any recorded benchmark results. Its average score of 45,972 and its position in the 85th percentile of all GPUs give it a concrete performance profile. The N1X 40SM, with an average benchmark score of zero and no entries in the database, cannot be recommended on the basis of measured performance. Its 50th percentile rank is an artifact of missing data, not evidence of capability.

For users who require a workstation GPU with a proven track record in the database, the RTX 5880 Ada Generation is the only option with numbers to back it up. The N1X 40SM may have architectural merits, but the database contains no evidence of its real-world performance. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation's nearest rivals are all within 1.4% of its average score, which means it competes in a tight cluster of mid-range GPUs, but it does hold a slight edge over the RTX A2000 and sits close to parity with the AMD Radeon RX 5600M.

The RTX 5880 Ada Generation's DirectX 12 score of 70 is notably lower than its DirectX 11 score of 228, which suggests that users running DirectX 12 workloads may not see the same relative strength as those running DirectX 11. The GPU compute score of 14,208, while lower than the G3D score, still indicates a capable compute part. The N1X 40SM offers a larger memory pool at 128 GB versus 48 GB, but without benchmark data, that capacity advantage cannot be translated into a performance advantage.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural generations. The NVIDIA N1X 40SM uses the GB20B chip based on Blackwell 2.0 architecture, while the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation uses the AD102 chip based on Ada Lovelace. The N1X 40SM is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) built for the Blackwell IGP (N1x) generation, whereas the RTX 5880 Ada Generation is a workstation part in the GeForce 50-series family.

The process nodes are the same at 5 nm from TSMC, but the die sizes differ significantly. The N1X 40SM has a die size of 382 mm², while the RTX 5880 Ada Generation has a larger die at 609 mm². The RTX 5880 Ada Generation has a transistor count of 76,300 million and a transistor density of 125.3M per mm². The N1X 40SM's transistor count is listed as unknown, and no density figure is recorded.

The N1X 40SM uses LPDDR5X memory, while the RTX 5880 Ada Generation uses GDDR6. The memory bus widths differ as well: 256 bit for the N1X 40SM and 384 bit for the RTX 5880 Ada Generation. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation has a much higher memory bandwidth at 864.0 GB/s versus 273.2 GB/s for the N1X 40SM, despite the N1X 40SM having a larger memory capacity of 128 GB versus 48 GB.

The RTX 5880 Ada Generation supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The N1X 40SM lists no API support in the database, with DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan all marked as N/A. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, while the N1X 40SM uses PCIe 5.0 x16. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation has 4x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, while the N1X 40SM has a single HDMI output.

Specification Differences

The RTX 5880 Ada Generation has substantially more shading units at 14,080 versus 5,120 for the N1X 40SM. Texture mapping units number 440 on the RTX 5880 Ada Generation compared to 320 on the N1X 40SM. The raster operation units differ greatly: 176 on the RTX 5880 Ada Generation versus 40 on the N1X 40SM. Ray tracing cores are 110 on the RTX 5880 Ada Generation and 40 on the N1X 40SM. Tensor cores follow the same pattern: 440 on the RTX 5880 Ada Generation and 160 on the N1X 40SM.

Clock speeds are higher on the RTX 5880 Ada Generation. The base clock is 975 MHz versus 741 MHz, and the boost clock is 2460 MHz versus 2346 MHz. Memory clock is 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) on the RTX 5880 Ada Generation versus 1067 MHz (8.5 Gbps effective) on the N1X 40SM. Pixel rate is 433.0 GPixel/s on the RTX 5880 Ada Generation versus 93.84 GPixel/s on the N1X 40SM. Texture rate is 1,082.4 GTexel/s versus 750.7 GTexel/s. FP32 and FP16 performance are both 69.27 TFLOPS on the RTX 5880 Ada Generation versus 24.02 TFLOPS on the N1X 40SM.

The RTX 5880 Ada Generation has a TDP of 285 W, while the N1X 40SM's TDP is unknown. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation is a dual-slot card with a 267 mm length and 112 mm height, using a single 16-pin power connector and a suggested PSU of 600 W. The N1X 40SM is an IGP with no power connectors and no dimensions recorded. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation was released on 2024-01-04, while the N1X 40SM has a release date of 2026-05-31. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation lists its predecessor as Workstation Ampere and its successor as Blackwell PRO W.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher FP32 performance?

A: The NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation delivers 69.27 TFLOPS in FP32, while the NVIDIA N1X 40SM delivers 24.02 TFLOPS.

Q: How much memory does each GPU have?

A: The NVIDIA N1X 40SM has 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 256 bit bus, while the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384 bit bus.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The RTX 5880 Ada Generation has 864.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than three times the 273.2 GB/s available on the N1X 40SM.

Q: Which GPU has more ray tracing cores?

A: The RTX 5880 Ada Generation has 110 ray tracing cores, while the N1X 40SM has 40.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each?

A: The RTX 5880 Ada Generation has an average benchmark score of 45,972. The N1X 40SM has no recorded benchmark scores, so its average is zero.

Q: How do the nearest rivals compare to the RTX 5880 Ada Generation?

A: The RTX A2000 is 0.2% below, the AMD Radeon RX 5600M is 1.4% above, the Intel Arc A730M is 0.8% above, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT is 1.3% above in average benchmark scores.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 5880 Ada Generation wins on every metric that has recorded data. Its shading unit count of 14,080 is 2.75 times that of the N1X 40SM. Its FP32 throughput of 69.27 TFLOPS is 2.88 times higher. The pixel rate of 433.0 GPixel/s is 4.61 times higher, and the texture rate of 1,082.4 GTexel/s is 1.44 times higher. Memory bandwidth favors the RTX 5880 Ada Generation by a factor of 3.16.

The RTX 5880 Ada Generation also wins on API support, with DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 all listed. The N1X 40SM has no API support recorded. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation has four display outputs versus one, a dual-slot cooler versus an IGP form factor, and a faster memory clock at 2250 MHz versus 1067 MHz.

The N1X 40SM wins on memory capacity with 128 GB versus 48 GB. It also has a newer PCIe interface at 5.0 x16 versus 4.0 x16. Its release date is later, 2026-05-31 versus 2024-01-04. The N1X 40SM has a smaller die at 382 mm² versus 609 mm², which suggests lower manufacturing cost per wafer, but the database does not contain pricing data.

The RTX 5880 Ada Generation's benchmark profile shows strengths in graphics workloads, with a G3D score of 25,096, and weaker performance in DirectX 12 with a score of 70. The compute score of 14,208 is lower than the G3D score, which indicates the GPU is better suited to rasterization than to general-purpose compute in the Passmark suite. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation's nearest rival cluster, with deltas between -1.4% and +1.3%, means it does not dominate its immediate competition, but it does hold a slight edge over the RTX A2000.

The absence of any benchmark data for the N1X 40SM means that its only advantages are on paper: larger memory pool, newer PCIe generation, and a more recent release date. The database cannot confirm whether those specifications translate into any performance benefit. For any workload where measured performance matters, the RTX 5880 Ada Generation is the only choice supported by evidence.