NVIDIA Switch 2 GPU vs Lisuan Tech LX 7G100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The direct benchmark comparison between the NVIDIA Switch 2 GPU and the Lisuan Tech LX 7G100 shows a decisive advantage for the latter in raw computational performance. The LX 7G100 delivers 24.58 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which is 5.7 times the 4.301 TFLOPS produced by the Switch 2 GPU. This gap is consistent across other throughput metrics. The LX 7G100 achieves a pixel rate of 192.0 GPixel/s versus 22.40 GPixel/s on the Switch 2 GPU, an 8.6-fold difference. Texture rate tells a similar story: the LX 7G100 reaches 384.0 GTexel/s, while the Switch 2 GPU manages 67.20 GTexel/s, a 5.7-fold disparity.

The FP16 numbers reinforce the same hierarchy. The LX 7G100 outputs 49.15 TFLOPS, while the Switch 2 GPU produces 8.602 TFLOPS, both operating at a 2:1 ratio relative to their FP32 figures. These results indicate that the LX 7G100 is positioned for heavy compute workloads, whereas the Switch 2 GPU is optimized for power-constrained environments.

Memory bandwidth is another area of clear separation. The LX 7G100 offers 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth over a 192-bit bus, compared to 102.4 GB/s over a 128-bit bus on the Switch 2 GPU. That is a 4.2-fold advantage in bandwidth, which directly impacts texture-heavy scenes and large data transfers. The memory clock rates differ as well: the LX 7G100 runs at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective), while the Switch 2 GPU operates at 800 MHz (6.4 Gbps effective).

Neither part has recorded individual benchmark scores in the database, and both sit at the 50th percentile among all GPUs. The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, meaning the recorded wins for each part are zero. The performance picture therefore relies entirely on the architectural and specification data provided.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The NVIDIA Switch 2 GPU uses the Ampere architecture on a GA10B chip, fabricated on Samsung's 8 nm process. The Lisuan Tech LX 7G100 uses a custom TrueGPU architecture on the 7G106 chip, built on TSMC's 6 nm process. The process node difference gives the LX 7G100 a manufacturing advantage in density and efficiency potential, though the power envelope tells a different story.

The Switch 2 GPU is a console-oriented part with a 40 W TDP. The LX 7G100 draws 225 W, a 5.6-fold increase in power consumption. This explains the enormous performance gap: the LX 7G100 has far more thermal headroom to sustain higher clocks and larger execution resources. The Switch 2 GPU compensates with a boost clock of 1400 MHz and a base clock of 561 MHz, while the LX 7G100 does not list base or boost clocks in the database.

Core counts differ substantially. The Switch 2 GPU has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 16 raster output units. The LX 7G100 has 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. That is exactly 4 times the shading units and TMUs, and 6 times the ROPs. The LX 7G100 also supports ray tracing and tensor operations, but the database does not list specific RT core or tensor core counts for that part. The Switch 2 GPU explicitly includes 12 RT cores and 48 tensor cores.

Memory type and configuration also diverge. The Switch 2 GPU uses 12 GB of LPDDR5X, while the LX 7G100 uses 12 GB of GDDR6. Both have the same capacity, but the LX 7G100 pairs its memory with a wider 192-bit bus, resulting in significantly higher bandwidth. The Switch 2 GPU relies on a 128-bit bus with LPDDR5X, which is typical for low-power integrated designs.

API support shows partial overlap. Both GPUs support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and OpenGL 4.6. The Switch 2 GPU supports Vulkan 1.4, while the LX 7G100 supports Vulkan 1.3. The LX 7G100 includes four DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, whereas the Switch 2 GPU has no display outputs, consistent with its role as an embedded console processor.

Physical dimensions and power delivery also separate the two. The Switch 2 GPU measures 272 mm in length, 116 mm in height, and 14 mm in width. The LX 7G100 is slightly longer at 294 mm, taller at 120 mm, and substantially thicker at 49 mm, fitting a dual-slot design. The LX 7G100 requires a single 8-pin power connector and a 550 W suggested PSU. The Switch 2 GPU has no listed slot width, power connectors, or suggested PSU, reflecting its integrated nature.

The Verdict

The data indicates two GPUs with opposite design targets. The NVIDIA Switch 2 GPU is a low-power console processor, capped at 40 W, with a compact footprint and no display outputs. Its 4.301 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is sufficient for its intended platform, but it trails the LX 7G100 by a factor of 5.7 in raw compute. The LX 7G100, by contrast, is a high-performance add-in card with a 225 W TDP, dual-slot cooling, and 24.58 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput.

For users prioritizing raw performance, the LX 7G100 is the clear choice based on every throughput metric in the database. It leads in pixel rate, texture rate, FP32, FP16, and memory bandwidth. The 192.0 GPixel/s pixel rate is 8.6 times that of the Switch 2 GPU, and the 384.0 GTexel/s texture rate is 5.7 times higher. Memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s provides 4.2 times the headroom for data-intensive workloads.

For users prioritizing power efficiency and integration, the Switch 2 GPU holds the advantage. Its 40 W TDP is 5.6 times lower than the LX 7G100's 225 W draw. The Switch 2 GPU also comes with a launch MSRP of 449 USD, which can be stated once as a reference point. The LX 7G100 has no launch MSRP in the database.

The production status for both parts is listed as Active. The Switch 2 GPU was released on 2025-06-04, while the LX 7G100 has a release date of 2026-06-17. Neither part has a listed predecessor or successor.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two GPUs based on the recorded data:

• Chip: GA10B (Switch 2 GPU) vs 7G106 (LX 7G100)
• Architecture: Ampere vs TrueGPU
• Generation: Console GPU (Nintendo) vs 7G100
• Process node: 8 nm (Samsung) vs 6 nm (TSMC)
• Foundry: Samsung vs TSMC
• Die size: 200 mm² vs unknown
• Memory type: LPDDR5X vs GDDR6
• Memory bus width: 128 bit vs 192 bit
• Memory clock: 800 MHz (6.4 Gbps effective) vs 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective)
• Memory bandwidth: 102.4 GB/s vs 432.0 GB/s
• Shading units: 1536 vs 6144
• TMUs: 48 vs 192
• ROPs: 16 vs 96
• RT cores: 12 vs null (not listed)
• Tensor cores: 48 vs null (not listed)
• Pixel rate: 22.40 GPixel/s vs 192.0 GPixel/s
• Texture rate: 67.20 GTexel/s vs 384.0 GTexel/s
• FP32: 4.301 TFLOPS vs 24.58 TFLOPS
• FP16: 8.602 TFLOPS vs 49.15 TFLOPS
• TDP: 40 W vs 225 W
• Slot width: null vs Dual-slot
• Power connectors: null vs 1x 8-pin
• Suggested PSU: null vs 550 W
• Bus interface: null vs PCIe 4.0 x16
• Display outputs: No outputs vs 4x DisplayPort 1.4a
• Vulkan version: 1.4 vs 1.3
• Dimensions: 272 x 116 x 14 mm vs 294 x 120 x 49 mm
• Release date: 2025-06-04 vs 2026-06-17
• Launch MSRP: 449 USD vs null

Fields that are identical include memory size (12 GB for both), DirectX support (12 Ultimate 12_2 for both), OpenGL support (4.6 for both), production status (Active for both), and the absence of a listed predecessor or successor.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 compute performance?

A: The Lisuan Tech LX 7G100 delivers 24.58 TFLOPS, which is 5.7 times the 4.301 TFLOPS of the NVIDIA Switch 2 GPU.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The LX 7G100 provides 432.0 GB/s over a 192-bit bus, while the Switch 2 GPU provides 102.4 GB/s over a 128-bit bus. The LX 7G100 has 4.2 times the bandwidth.

Q: What are the power consumption figures for each GPU?

A: The Switch 2 GPU has a 40 W TDP, while the LX 7G100 has a 225 W TDP. The LX 7G100 draws 5.6 times more power.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same DirectX version?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and OpenGL 4.6. They differ in Vulkan support: the Switch 2 GPU supports 1.4, and the LX 7G100 supports 1.3.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The LX 7G100 has 6144 shading units, exactly 4 times the 1536 shading units of the Switch 2 GPU.

Q: Does the Switch 2 GPU have any display outputs?

A: No, the Switch 2 GPU has no display outputs. The LX 7G100 has 4x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs.

Where Each One Wins

The LX 7G100 wins in every raw performance category recorded in the database. Its FP32 throughput of 24.58 TFLOPS dwarfs the Switch 2 GPU's 4.301 TFLOPS. The pixel rate of 192.0 GPixel/s is 8.6 times higher, and the texture rate of 384.0 GTexel/s is 5.7 times higher. Memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s gives it a clear edge in scenarios that demand rapid data movement. The 6144 shading units and 192 TMUs provide substantial headroom for geometry and shading workloads. Its 96 ROPs handle rasterization at a rate that the Switch 2 GPU cannot approach.

The Switch 2 GPU wins in power efficiency and integration. Its 40 W TDP is a fraction of the LX 7G100's 225 W draw, making it suitable for compact, low-power systems. The 8 nm Samsung process and 200 mm² die size indicate a smaller physical footprint, and the lack of display outputs confirms its role as an embedded processor. The 12 GB of LPDDR5X memory, while slower than the LX 7G100's GDDR6, still provides adequate capacity for its target workloads. The Switch 2 GPU also includes explicit RT cores and tensor cores in its specification, with 12 RT cores and 48 tensor cores listed.

The use-case split is clear. The LX 7G100 is designed for desktop environments where performance takes priority over power consumption. Its PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, dual-slot cooler, and 8-pin power connector align it with traditional add-in card installations. The Switch 2 GPU is designed for a fixed console platform where power draw and physical size are constrained. The 449 USD launch MSRP places it in the console market, while the LX 7G100 has no listed price.

The release dates reinforce this separation. The Switch 2 GPU launched on 2025-06-04, and the LX 7G100 follows on 2026-06-17. Both are active in the database, and neither has a successor. The 50th percentile ranking for both parts indicates that they sit in the middle of the overall GPU distribution, but the performance gap between them is substantial. Users who need maximum throughput should select the LX 7G100. Users who need a low-power, integrated solution should select the Switch 2 GPU. The data does not support any other conclusion.