NVIDIA Jetson TX1
NVIDIA graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
NVIDIANVIDIA Jetson TX1 Specifications
GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The NVIDIA Jetson TX1 GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
Jetson TX1 Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the Jetson TX1's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The Jetson TX1 by NVIDIA dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
NVIDIA's Jetson TX1 Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The Jetson TX1's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
Jetson TX1 by NVIDIA Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the Jetson TX1, reducing the need to fetch data from slower VRAM. L1 and L2 caches store frequently accessed data close to the compute units. AMD's Infinity Cache (L3) dramatically increases effective bandwidth, improving GPU benchmark performance without requiring wider memory buses. Larger cache sizes help maintain high frame rates in memory-bound scenarios and reduce power consumption by minimizing VRAM accesses.
Jetson TX1 Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the NVIDIA Jetson TX1 against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
Maxwell 2.0 Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The NVIDIA Jetson TX1 is built on NVIDIA's Maxwell 2.0 architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the Jetson TX1 will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the NVIDIA Jetson TX1 determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the Jetson TX1 to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
Jetson TX1 by NVIDIA Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the NVIDIA Jetson TX1 are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
NVIDIA API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the NVIDIA Jetson TX1. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
Jetson TX1 Product Information
Release and pricing details
The NVIDIA Jetson TX1 is manufactured by NVIDIA as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the Jetson TX1 by NVIDIA represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
About NVIDIA Jetson TX1
Memory Subsystem
The NVIDIA Jetson TX1 is equipped with 4 GB of LPDDR4 memory, a configuration that immediately signals its embedded and mobile-oriented design rather than a desktop discrete GPU role. The memory bus is 64-bit wide, which is narrow by modern graphics card standards but appropriate for a system-on-chip operating within a 6 W power envelope. This narrow bus, combined with the LPDDR4 memory type, yields a total memory bandwidth of 9.600 GB/s.
For high-resolution workloads, the implications of this bandwidth figure are significant. At 1080p or above, the pixel throughput demands and texture fetch rates can quickly saturate a 9.600 GB/s pipe, especially in memory-intensive scenes with high-resolution textures. The data shows that the TX1's pixel rate is 15.97 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 15.97 GTexel/s; these compute rates are not inherently low, but they are constrained by the memory subsystem when data must be streamed from VRAM. The 64-bit bus is the primary bottleneck in this configuration, as even modest resolutions can require more than 9.600 GB/s for sustained frame delivery. Consequently, the TX1 is best suited to lower resolutions or lighter graphical loads where the bandwidth ceiling is not the limiting factor.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
The Jetson TX1 does not include dedicated ray tracing cores or tensor cores, according to the available data. Instead, it relies on its Maxwell 2.0 architecture, which provides 256 shading units, 16 texture mapping units, and 16 raster operation pipelines. The architecture supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which means it can run contemporary graphics APIs that expose modern rendering features. However, without RT cores, any ray tracing workload would have to be executed on the shading units in a compute shader, which is highly inefficient compared to dedicated hardware. The lack of tensor cores also means no hardware-accelerated AI inference for features like DLSS or neural network-based denoising.
For the feature set, the TX1's API support is the key takeaway. DirectX 12 (12_1) allows for feature level 12_1, which includes conservative rasterization and rasterizer-ordered views, but it does not mandate hardware ray tracing. Vulkan 1.4 support provides a low-overhead path for developers targeting embedded or edge devices. The fp16 compute rate of 1,022.0 GFLOPS is double the fp32 rate of 511.0 GFLOPS, indicating a 2:1 ratio that can be leveraged for certain shader workloads, but this does not compensate for the absence of dedicated ray tracing or tensor hardware.
How It Compares
The benchmark database lists no nearest rivals for the Jetson TX1, and its average benchmark score is zero. This absence of comparative data means the TX1's position cannot be directly quantified against other GPUs in the database. Its percentile ranking among all GPUs is 50, placing it exactly at the median of the distribution. Without rival scores, the analysis must rely on the absolute specifications and architectural characteristics.
The lack of nearestRivals data is itself informative. It suggests that the TX1 occupies a unique niche — an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a 6 W TDP, designed for portable and embedded systems rather than desktop gaming or workstation use. Its production status is end-of-life, which further distances it from active comparison with current GPU models. In practical terms, the TX1's performance is defined by its 511.0 GFLOPS of fp32 compute and its 9.600 GB/s memory bandwidth, figures that place it far below any discrete desktop GPU from the same era, but the database does not provide the necessary scores for a formal positional analysis.
FAQ
Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the Jetson TX1?
A: The memory bandwidth is 9.600 GB/s, derived from a 64-bit LPDDR4 bus operating at 1200 Mbps effective.
Q: Does the Jetson TX1 support hardware ray tracing?
A: No. The TX1 has no RT cores, and its ray tracing capability is limited to compute shader implementations on its 256 shading units.
Q: What graphics APIs does the Jetson TX1 support?
A: It supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.
Q: What is the pixel fill rate of the Jetson TX1?
A: The pixel rate is 15.97 GPixel/s, which is identical to its texture rate of 15.97 GTexel/s.
Q: What is the power consumption of the Jetson TX1?
A: The TDP is 6 W, and it is classified as an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with a PCIe 2.0 x4 interface.
Q: What is the manufacturing process for the Jetson TX1?
A: The chip is fabricated by TSMC on a 20 nm process, with a die size of 118 mm² and 2,000 million transistors.
Benchmark Performance
The benchmark data for the Jetson TX1 is sparse: its average benchmark score is zero, and its percentile ranking is 50 out of all GPUs. This percentile means that half of the GPUs in the database score higher and half score lower, but without specific rival scores, the exact deltas cannot be computed. The zero average benchmark score is notable — it may indicate that no standardized benchmarks were run on this part, or that it fails to complete the benchmark suite, which is common for embedded SoCs not designed for desktop workloads.
Interpreting the performance from raw specifications, the TX1 delivers 511.0 GFLOPS of fp32 compute. This is a hard ceiling for shader-bound workloads. The fp16 rate of 1,022.0 GFLOPS (2:1) can be used for certain operations, but not all applications can exploit it. The pixel rate of 15.97 GPixel/s and texture rate of 15.97 GTexel/s are modest, and they are matched to the memory bandwidth of 9.600 GB/s. In practice, the TX1 will be render-bound at resolutions above 720p in most modern games, and its performance will degrade sharply as texture sizes grow. The data does not support any claim of competitive standing against dedicated GPUs; the TX1's role is clearly in low-power, portable applications where its 6 W TDP is the primary advantage.
Who Should Consider It
The Jetson TX1 is not a graphics card for desktop gaming, and the data makes this clear through its 6 W TDP, 64-bit memory bus, and 4 GB LPDDR4 capacity. Instead, it is suited for developers and integrators building embedded systems, robotics, or portable devices where low power consumption is paramount and graphical demands are modest. The 511.0 GFLOPS of fp32 compute is sufficient for lightweight 3D interfaces, basic video playback, or simple visualizations, but it is not adequate for high-resolution gaming or professional rendering workloads. The 4 GB memory capacity, while small, is workable for embedded applications that do not require large texture pools or complex scene data.
For users targeting 720p or below with low to medium settings, the TX1 can provide a functional experience, as its pixel rate of 15.97 GPixel/s can match such resolutions. At 1080p, the memory bandwidth of 9.600 GB/s becomes a limiting factor, and frame rates will be inconsistent. The absence of tensor cores and RT cores further restricts its use in modern AI-enhanced or ray-traced applications. The TX1's end-of-life production status means it is not a forward-looking purchase, but for legacy embedded projects or educational use, it offers a complete system-on-chip with integrated graphics, memory, and a 20 nm process from TSMC. The 2,000 million transistors on a 118 mm² die provide a density of 16.9M transistors per mm², which was competitive for its 2015 release, but the architecture is now dated. Ultimately, the TX1 is a specialist tool for constrained environments, not a general-purpose GPU.
Detailed benchmark scores and charts for the NVIDIA Jetson TX1 are below.
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