Understanding the Difference Between NVIDIA Jetson AGX and IGX Modules

Understanding the Difference Between NVIDIA Jetson AGX and IGX Modules

The NVIDIA Jetson ecosystem is at the forefront of AI computing at the edge, powering everything from autonomous robots to industrial automation systems. Within this ecosystem, two module families often come up: AGX and IGX. While they may sound similar, each serves a distinct purpose depending on your performance and environmental requirements.

What is NVIDIA Jetson AGX?

The Jetson AGX modules are NVIDIA’s high-performance solutions for demanding AI and machine learning applications at the edge. Key features include:

• High-performance ARM CPUs and NVIDIA GPUs with Tensor Cores for accelerated AI inference.
• Large memory and storage options, supporting complex AI workloads.
• Extensive I/O interfaces for cameras, sensors, and industrial devices.
• Ideal for autonomous machines, robotics, AI vision systems, and other intensive AI applications.

AGX modules are perfect for organizations that need maximum AI performance and flexibility, where power consumption and size are secondary to computing capability.

What is IGX?

IGX modules, while not an official NVIDIA Jetson family, are industrial-grade variants of AGX modules provided by third-party vendors. These modules are designed for harsh environments where reliability and durability are critical. Features include:

• Ruggedized, fanless designs for extended temperature ranges.
• Compliance with industrial and safety certifications for mission-critical applications.
• Same CPU/GPU performance as AGX, often with slight adjustments for industrial deployment.
• Ideal for embedded AI systems in factories, energy, marine, and transportation sectors.

In short, IGX modules offer the power of AGX in a ruggedized, industrial-ready package for demanding operational conditions.

Key Differences Between AGX and IGX

Feature	AGX	IGX (Industrial AGX)
CPU/GPU	Full AGX capabilities	Same as AGX
Memory & Storage	Maximum options	Same or slightly limited
Ruggedness	Standard	Extended temperature / industrial
Target Use	Robotics, AI edge	Industrial AI / embedded systems
Power Consumption	High	Similar

Whether you need peak AI performance or a ruggedized solution for industrial deployment, NVIDIA Jetson offers the right module for your project.

Choosing the Right Module for Your Needs

Selecting between AGX and IGX depends on your application:

• Choose AGX if your priority is raw performance and flexibility in standard operating environments.
• Choose IGX if your project requires industrial-grade reliability and ruggedization without compromising on AI processing power.

Both options integrate seamlessly into embedded computing systems for AI, robotics, industrial automation, and more.

NVIDIA IGX Thor

The NVIDIA IGX Thor platform represents the next generation of enterprise-ready AI for industrial applications. Designed to support advanced AI workloads at the edge, IGX Thor is built for environments where performance, safety, and long-term reliability are critical.

Enterprise-Grade Edge AI for Industrial Applications

NVIDIA IGX is an industrial-grade edge AI platform that integrates enterprise-class hardware, software, and lifecycle support into a single solution. Purpose-built for industrial automation, robotics, and medical systems, IGX delivers high-performance AI computing, real-time sensor processing, robust security, and built-in functional safety capabilities.

With support for NVIDIA AI Enterprise and up to 10 years of long-term support, IGX enables organisations to deploy AI safely, securely, and at scale—supporting seamless collaboration between humans and intelligent machines.

NVIDIA IGX Thor Product Family

Development Platforms

Feature	IGX Thor Developer Kit	IGX Thor Developer Kit Mini
Discrete GPU	NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Max-Q Workstation Edition	Not included
AI Performance	Up to 5,581 TFLOPS (FP4 Sparse)	Up to 2,070 TFLOPS (FP4 Sparse)
Integrated GPU (iGPU)	NVIDIA Blackwell GPU with 2,560 CUDA cores, 5th-gen Tensor Cores, and Multi-Instance GPU (MIG) with 10 TPCs	Same as IGX Thor Developer Kit
iGPU Max Frequency	Up to 1.57 GHz	Up to 1.57 GHz
Discrete GPU Architecture	NVIDIA Blackwell GPU with 24,064 CUDA cores and 5th-gen Tensor Cores	Not applicable
CPU	14-core Arm Neoverse-V3AE 64-bit CPU, featuring 64 KB L1 I-cache, 64 KB L1 D-cache, 1 MB L2 cache per core, and 16 MB shared L3 cache	Same as IGX Thor Developer Kit
CPU Max Frequency	Up to 2.6 GHz	Up to 2.6 GHz
Vision Accelerator	1× PVA v3	1× PVA v3

NVIDIA IGX Orin Platforms

Get Expert Support from BVM

At BVM, we have over 35 years of experience supplying, designing, and manufacturing industrial and embedded computer hardware. We work closely with customers to select the most suitable X86, NVIDIA Jetson and IGX platforms for their specific applications, from AI at the edge to mission-critical industrial systems.

In addition to supplying industrial-grade Jetson systems, BVM also designs and manufactures custom solutions, including bespoke carrier boards and ruggedised embedded systems tailored to your environmental, performance, and lifecycle requirements. Our in-house expertise ensures reliable, long-term solutions that are fully aligned with your operational and regulatory needs.

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