GeForce GTX 560 Ti vs Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
GeForce GTX 560 Ti
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS is significantly newer (2024 vs 2011). The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | Legacy (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 560 Ti remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 560 Ti and Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
GeForce GTX 560 Ti
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 25 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 823 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,080 points. Launch price was $249.
Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in September 3 2024. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,000 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti scores 3,080 and the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS reaches 3,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 768 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,080+3% | 3,000 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 768+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_0 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 12 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_0 | 12+9% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs Adreno VPU (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs Adreno VPU. Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | Adreno VPU |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st Gen | Adreno VPU |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti draws 160W versus the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS's 20W — a 155.6% difference. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs 1W (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 20W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 229mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 19.3 | 150.0+677% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.6 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) vs Infinity (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS) — the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS offers Infinity% better value. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560 Ti | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 61.6 | Infinity |
| Codename | GF114 | — |
| Release | January 25 2011 | September 3 2024 |
| Ranking | #580 | #636 |
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