GeForce GTX 960 vs Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

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

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 960 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 960 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 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 X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS.

Insight	GeForce GTX 960	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	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 960 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.

GeForce GTX 960 Benchmark Check

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 960 and Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

GeForce GTX 960

The GeForce GTX 960 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 22 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1127 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,133 points. Launch price was $199.

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in October 26 2023. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 960 scores 6,133 and the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS reaches 6,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 960) vs 1,536 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1250 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
G3D Mark Score	6,133+2%	6,000
Process Node	28 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	1024	1536+50%
Boost Clock	1178 MHz	1250 MHz+6%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 960 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 960 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 960) vs 135 GB/s (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS) — a 20.5% advantage for the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	135 GB/s+21%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 960 draws 100W versus the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS's 30W — a 107.7% difference. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 960) vs 1W (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS). Power connectors: 6-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
TDP	100W	30W-70%
Recommended PSU	400W	1W-100%
Power Connector	6-pin	Integrated
Length	241mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75 C	—
Perf/Watt	61.3	200.0+226%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 960 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS costs 100+% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 136.3 (GeForce GTX 960) vs Infinity (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS) — the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS offers Infinity% better value. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).