NVIDIA RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation vs Lisuan Tech LX ULTRA Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core specifications of the NVIDIA RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation?

A: This GPU uses the AD106 chip with Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It has 4608 shading units, 144 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 36 RT cores, and 144 tensor cores. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, and a TDP of 115 W.

Q: What are the core specifications of the Lisuan Tech LX ULTRA?

A: The LX ULTRA uses the 7G105 chip with TrueGPU architecture, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It has 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. It features 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth, and a TDP of 225 W.

Q: How do the two GPUs compare in raw compute performance?

A: The Lisuan Tech LX ULTRA delivers 24.58 TFLOPS FP32, which is significantly higher than the NVIDIA RTX 3000 Mobile's 15.62 TFLOPS. The LX ULTRA also offers 49.15 TFLOPS FP16, while the RTX 3000 Mobile provides 15.62 TFLOPS FP16.

Q: What are the differences in memory capacity and bandwidth?

A: The Lisuan Tech LX ULTRA has 24 GB of memory, three times the RTX 3000 Mobile's 8 GB. Its 192-bit bus provides 432.0 GB/s bandwidth, compared to the RTX 3000 Mobile's 128-bit bus with 256.0 GB/s. The LX ULTRA also runs memory at 18 Gbps effective versus 16 Gbps effective.

Q: What are the physical and connectivity differences?

A: The NVIDIA RTX 3000 Mobile is an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with no power connectors and portable device dependent display outputs. The Lisuan Tech LX ULTRA is a dual-slot card measuring 268 mm in length, requiring a 1x 16-pin power connector and a 550 W suggested PSU, with 4x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs.

Q: What is the production status and release timing for each?

A: Both GPUs are listed as Active in production. The NVIDIA RTX 3000 Mobile was released on 2023-03-20, while the Lisuan Tech LX ULTRA has a release date of 2026-03-16. Both are in the 50th percentile versus all GPUs in the database.

The Verdict

The data separates these two GPUs into distinct use cases. The NVIDIA RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is a low-power, integrated solution designed for portable devices, delivering 15.62 TFLOPS FP32 within a 115 W TDP. It suits environments where power draw and physical space are constrained.

The Lisuan Tech LX ULTRA is a high-performance, dual-slot discrete card with 24.58 TFLOPS FP32 and substantial memory resources. Its 24 GB GDDR6 pool, 432.0 GB/s bandwidth, and 192.0 GPixel/s pixel rate position it for memory-intensive and high-resolution workloads.

The RTX 3000 Mobile uses the newer Ada Lovelace architecture on a 5 nm node, while the LX ULTRA uses TrueGPU architecture on a 6 nm node. The LX ULTRA offers more shading units (6144 vs 4608), more TMUs (192 vs 144), and double the ROPs (96 vs 48). It also has a higher memory clock at 2250 MHz versus 2000 MHz.

For users requiring maximum compute throughput and large memory capacity, the LX ULTRA is the clear choice. For those needing a compact, low-power GPU integrated into a portable system, the RTX 3000 Mobile is the appropriate option. The production status of both is Active, and both share the 50th percentile ranking across all GPUs in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows no direct head-to-head benchmark scores between these two GPUs, with zero wins recorded for each in the benchmark database. However, the raw specification data provides clear performance indicators.

The Lisuan Tech LX ULTRA leads in FP32 compute with 24.58 TFLOPS, a 57.4% advantage over the RTX 3000 Mobile's 15.62 TFLOPS. In FP16, the LX ULTRA's 49.15 TFLOPS represents a 3.15x multiple of the RTX 3000 Mobile's 15.62 TFLOPS, thanks to its 2:1 FP16 ratio versus the 1:1 ratio on the NVIDIA part.

Memory bandwidth favors the LX ULTRA substantially. At 432.0 GB/s, it delivers 68.8% more bandwidth than the RTX 3000 Mobile's 256.0 GB/s. The LX ULTRA's texture rate of 384.0 GTexel/s exceeds the RTX 3000 Mobile's 244.1 GTexel/s by 57.3%. The pixel rate difference is even more pronounced: 192.0 GPixel/s versus 81.36 GPixel/s, a 136% advantage for the LX ULTRA.

The RTX 3000 Mobile does hold advantages in certain areas. Its 5 nm process node is smaller than the LX ULTRA's 6 nm process, and its transistor density of 121.8M per mm² is a recorded figure. The NVIDIA part also supports Vulkan 1.4, while the LX ULTRA lists Vulkan 1.3 support. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and OpenGL 4.6.

The LX ULTRA's 24 GB memory capacity is three times larger than the RTX 3000 Mobile's 8 GB. This capacity difference, combined with the bandwidth advantage, indicates significantly better performance in memory-bound workloads such as large dataset processing or high-resolution texture rendering.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every measured specification. The NVIDIA RTX 3000 Mobile uses a 5 nm process node, while the Lisuan Tech LX ULTRA uses 6 nm. Both are fabricated by TSMC. The RTX 3000 Mobile has 22,900 million transistors on a 188 mm² die, while the LX ULTRA's transistor count and die size are listed as unknown.

Clock speeds differ notably. The RTX 3000 Mobile has a base clock of 1395 MHz and a boost clock of 1695 MHz. The LX ULTRA has no listed base or boost clock, only a memory clock of 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The RTX 3000 Mobile's memory runs at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective).

Memory configuration is a major differentiator. The RTX 3000 Mobile has 8 GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The LX ULTRA has 24 GB GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Compute resources show the LX ULTRA with 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 96 ROPs versus the RTX 3000 Mobile's 4608 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. The RTX 3000 Mobile includes 36 RT cores and 144 tensor cores; the LX ULTRA lists no RT or tensor core counts.

Power and physical specifications are polar opposites. The RTX 3000 Mobile has a 115 W TDP, is an IGP with no power connectors, and has portable device dependent display outputs. The LX ULTRA has a 225 W TDP, is dual-slot, requires a 1x 16-pin power connector and a 550 W suggested PSU, and offers 4x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs. Its dimensions are 268 mm in length, 112 mm in height, and 40 mm in width.

Both use PCIe 4.0 x16 interfaces. The RTX 3000 Mobile was released on 2023-03-20, while the LX ULTRA's release date is 2026-03-16. The RTX 3000 Mobile lists its predecessor as Ampere-MW and successor as Blackwell-MW; the LX ULTRA lists no predecessor or successor.

Architecture Differences

The NVIDIA RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD106 chip. It belongs to the GeForce 30-series and the Ada-MW generation. This architecture includes 36 dedicated RT cores and 144 tensor cores, which the Lisuan Tech LX ULTRA does not list in its specifications.

The Lisuan Tech LX ULTRA uses the TrueGPU architecture with the 7G105 chip, belonging to the 7G100 generation. It lists no RT cores or tensor cores in the database. Its FP16 performance of 49.15 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio indicates a different compute structure compared to the RTX 3000 Mobile's 1:1 FP16 ratio.

Manufacturing processes differ: the RTX 3000 Mobile uses TSMC's 5 nm node with 22,900 million transistors and a 188 mm² die size. The LX ULTRA uses TSMC's 6 nm node, though its transistor count and die size are not recorded. The RTX 3000 Mobile's transistor density is 121.8M per mm².

API support shows the RTX 3000 Mobile with Vulkan 1.4, while the LX ULTRA lists Vulkan 1.3. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and OpenGL 4.6. Neither GPU lists a launch MSRP in the database.

The RTX 3000 Mobile's Ada Lovelace architecture represents a generational step with its predecessor listed as Ampere-MW and successor as Blackwell-MW. The LX ULTRA's TrueGPU architecture has no listed predecessor or successor, suggesting a distinct design lineage.

Where Each One Wins

The Lisuan Tech LX ULTRA wins decisively in raw compute throughput. Its 24.58 TFLOPS FP32 and 49.15 TFLOPS FP16 outperform the RTX 3000 Mobile's 15.62 TFLOPS in both categories. The LX ULTRA's 192.0 GPixel/s pixel rate and 384.0 GTexel/s texture rate also exceed the RTX 3000 Mobile's 81.36 GPixel/s and 244.1 GTexel/s.

The LX ULTRA dominates in memory-related workloads. Its 24 GB capacity and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth provide substantial advantages for applications that load large textures, datasets, or multiple models simultaneously. The 192-bit bus width and 18 Gbps effective memory speed support this advantage.

The NVIDIA RTX 3000 Mobile wins in power efficiency and physical integration. Its 115 W TDP is 110 W lower than the LX ULTRA's 225 W. As an IGP with no power connectors, it can be integrated directly into portable devices. The LX ULTRA requires a 550 W suggested PSU and occupies dual slots with a 268 mm length.

The RTX 3000 Mobile also wins on manufacturing process, using a 5 nm node versus the LX ULTRA's 6 nm node. This smaller process node typically enables higher transistor density, and the recorded density of 121.8M per mm² supports this. The RTX 3000 Mobile's 22,900 million transistors are contained within a 188 mm² die.

API compatibility favors the RTX 3000 Mobile with Vulkan 1.4 support versus the LX ULTRA's Vulkan 1.3. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate and OpenGL 4.6. The RTX 3000 Mobile includes RT cores and tensor cores, features that the LX ULTRA does not list, suggesting stronger support for ray tracing and AI-accelerated workloads.

The LX ULTRA wins in output connectivity with 4x DisplayPort 1.4a, while the RTX 3000 Mobile's display outputs are portable device dependent. For multi-monitor setups or external display configurations, the LX ULTRA provides more flexibility.