NVIDIA RTX 5000 Max-Q Ada Generation vs Lisuan Tech LX ULTRA Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no benchmark scores for either the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Max-Q Ada Generation or the Lisuan Tech LX ULTRA. Both products have zero recorded benchmark entries, zero wins in head-to-head comparisons, and an identical percentile ranking of 50 against all GPUs in the database. The average benchmark score for each is zero, meaning no performance data has been collected or validated for either device at this time.

Without direct measurement data, the analysis must rely on the architectural and specification differences recorded in the database. The RTX 5000 Max-Q Ada Generation delivers 32.69 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance, while the LX ULTRA delivers 24.58 TFLOPS. This represents a 33% advantage for the NVIDIA part in single-precision floating-point throughput. However, in FP16 compute, the LX ULTRA delivers 49.15 TFLOPS against the RTX 5000 Max-Q's 32.69 TFLOPS, a 50% advantage for the Lisuan product. The FP16 figures reflect different execution ratios: the NVIDIA part runs FP16 at a 1:1 ratio with FP32, while the LX ULTRA runs at a 2:1 ratio.

Pixel fill rates are nearly identical, with the LX ULTRA at 192.0 GPixel/s and the RTX 5000 Max-Q at 188.2 GPixel/s, a 2% difference in favor of the Lisuan product. Texture fill rates favor the NVIDIA part more substantially: 510.7 GTexel/s versus 384.0 GTexel/s, a 33% advantage. Memory bandwidth also favors the NVIDIA product, with 576.0 GB/s against 432.0 GB/s, a 33% gap.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 compute performance?

A: The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Max-Q Ada Generation delivers 32.69 TFLOPS, which is 33% higher than the Lisuan Tech LX ULTRA's 24.58 TFLOPS.

Q: Which GPU has more memory capacity?

A: The Lisuan Tech LX ULTRA has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Max-Q Ada Generation has 16 GB. However, the NVIDIA part has a wider 256-bit bus and higher bandwidth at 576.0 GB/s versus the LX ULTRA's 192-bit bus and 432.0 GB/s.

Q: What are the TDP requirements for each card?

A: The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Max-Q Ada Generation has a 120 W TDP and uses no power connectors, while the Lisuan Tech LX ULTRA has a 225 W TDP and requires a single 16-pin power connector with a suggested 550 W power supply.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Max-Q Ada Generation has 9,728 shading units, compared to 6,144 on the Lisuan Tech LX ULTRA. The NVIDIA part also has 304 TMUs and 112 ROPs, versus 192 TMUs and 96 ROPs on the LX ULTRA.

Q: Do both GPUs support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, both list DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) support. Both also support OpenGL 4.6, while the NVIDIA part supports Vulkan 1.4 and the LX ULTRA supports Vulkan 1.3.

Q: What are the physical dimensions of the LX ULTRA?

A: The Lisuan Tech LX ULTRA measures 268 mm in length, 112 mm in height, and 40 mm in width, and is a dual-slot card. The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Max-Q Ada Generation is listed as IGP (integrated graphics platform) slot width with no recorded dimensions.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from fundamentally different architectural lineages. The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Max-Q Ada Generation uses the AD103 chip built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, manufactured by TSMC on a 5 nm process. It contains 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 121.1 million transistors per square millimeter. The Lisuan Tech LX ULTRA uses the 7G105 chip on the TrueGPU architecture, also from TSMC but on a 6 nm process. Its transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

The Ada Lovelace architecture includes dedicated ray tracing cores and tensor cores. The RTX 5000 Max-Q has 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores. The LX ULTRA's ray tracing and tensor core counts are not recorded, and its architecture description (TrueGPU) does not specify whether these units exist.

The NVIDIA part is part of the GeForce 50-series and belongs to the Ada-MW generation, with Ampere-MW as its predecessor and Blackwell-MW as its successor. The LX ULTRA belongs to the 7G100 generation with no recorded predecessor or successor. The NVIDIA part was released on 2023-03-20, while the LX ULTRA has a release date of 2026-03-16.

Process node differences are notable: 5 nm for NVIDIA versus 6 nm for Lisuan. The smaller node contributes to the NVIDIA part's higher transistor density, though the LX ULTRA's transistor count remains unknown. Both are produced by TSMC, so foundry differences do not apply.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ across nearly every recorded specification field. Memory capacity differs: 16 GB on the NVIDIA part versus 24 GB on the LX ULTRA. Memory bus width differs: 256-bit versus 192-bit. Memory bandwidth differs: 576.0 GB/s versus 432.0 GB/s. Both use GDDR6 memory and the same memory clock of 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed.

Compute unit counts differ significantly. The NVIDIA part has 9,728 shading units, 304 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. The LX ULTRA has 6,144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. The NVIDIA part includes 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores; the LX ULTRA has no recorded RT or tensor core counts.

Clock speeds are only recorded for the NVIDIA part: 930 MHz base and 1680 MHz boost. The LX ULTRA has no recorded base or boost clocks. The NVIDIA part's pixel rate is 188.2 GPixel/s, while the LX ULTRA's is 192.0 GPixel/s. Texture rates are 510.7 GTexel/s and 384.0 GTexel/s respectively.

Power characteristics differ substantially. The NVIDIA part has a 120 W TDP, IGP slot width, and no power connectors. The LX ULTRA has a 225 W TDP, dual-slot width, a single 16-pin power connector, and a suggested 550 W power supply. The NVIDIA part's display outputs are listed as portable device dependent, while the LX ULTRA has 4x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs.

Both use PCIe 4.0 x16 interfaces. The LX ULTRA has recorded dimensions of 268 mm length, 112 mm height, and 40 mm width; the NVIDIA part has no recorded dimensions. API support is identical for DirectX (12 Ultimate 12_2) and OpenGL (4.6), but Vulkan differs: 1.4 for NVIDIA, 1.3 for Lisuan. Production status is Active for both. No launch MSRP is recorded for either product.

The Verdict

The data indicates two products with opposite design philosophies. The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Max-Q Ada Generation is a low-power, high-density mobile-oriented part with a 120 W TDP, no power connectors, and IGP slot width. It offers higher FP32 compute, more shading units, more TMUs, more ROPs, higher texture rate, and higher memory bandwidth. It also includes dedicated RT and tensor cores, which the LX ULTRA does not record.

The Lisuan Tech LX ULTRA is a dual-slot desktop card with a 225 W TDP, a 16-pin power connector, and a suggested 550 W power supply. It offers more memory capacity (24 GB versus 16 GB), higher FP16 compute (49.15 versus 32.69 TFLOPS), and a marginally higher pixel rate (192.0 versus 188.2 GPixel/s). Its physical dimensions are recorded, and it provides four DisplayPort 1.4a outputs.

For applications that rely on FP32 compute, texture throughput, or memory bandwidth, the NVIDIA part shows a clear advantage in the recorded specifications. For workloads that need large memory capacity or FP16 throughput, the LX ULTRA holds the edge. The NVIDIA part's RT and tensor cores give it capabilities that the LX ULTRA does not document, which matters for ray-traced workloads and AI inference tasks.

The LX ULTRA's higher TDP and power connector requirements indicate a desktop-oriented design, while the NVIDIA part's IGP slot width and portable-device-dependent outputs suggest integration into mobile or compact systems. The release dates place the NVIDIA part in 2023 and the LX ULTRA in 2026, though no benchmark data exists to validate either product's real-world performance.

Where Each One Wins

NVIDIA RTX 5000 Max-Q Ada Generation wins on:

• FP32 compute: 32.69 TFLOPS versus 24.58 TFLOPS, a 33% advantage
• Texture fill rate: 510.7 GTexel/s versus 384.0 GTexel/s, a 33% advantage
• Memory bandwidth: 576.0 GB/s versus 432.0 GB/s, a 33% advantage
• Shading units: 9,728 versus 6,144
• TMUs: 304 versus 192
• ROPs: 112 versus 96
• RT cores: 76 recorded versus none recorded
• Tensor cores: 304 recorded versus none recorded
• Vulkan support: 1.4 versus 1.3
• Power efficiency: 120 W TDP versus 225 W TDP, with no external power connectors required
• Process node: 5 nm versus 6 nm

Lisuan Tech LX ULTRA wins on:

• Memory capacity: 24 GB versus 16 GB
• FP16 compute: 49.15 TFLOPS versus 32.69 TFLOPS, a 50% advantage with a 2:1 FP16 ratio versus 1:1
• Pixel fill rate: 192.0 GPixel/s versus 188.2 GPixel/s, a 2% advantage
• Physical form factor: dual-slot with recorded dimensions, four DisplayPort 1.4a outputs
• Power delivery: explicit 16-pin connector and suggested 550 W power supply

The recorded data does not include any benchmark scores, so these wins are based solely on specification-level comparisons. The NVIDIA part appears better suited for compute-heavy tasks requiring high FP32 throughput, texturing, and memory bandwidth, along with ray tracing and tensor operations. The LX ULTRA appears better suited for memory-intensive workloads or FP16-based computation, and for desktop systems where its larger physical footprint and power requirements are acceptable.