GeForce MX570 A 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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce MX570 A

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 20.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 25W instead of 30W, a 5W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

2023

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, Unknown of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 20.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
❌20% higher power demand at 30W vs 25W.

GeForce MX570 A

2022

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

2023

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 20.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 25W instead of 30W, a 5W reduction.

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, Unknown of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 20.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
❌20% higher power demand at 30W vs 25W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce MX570 A better than Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 6,208 vs 6,000 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce MX570 A is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (25W vs 30W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce MX570 A is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 4 GB instead of Unknown and 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce MX570 A can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $300 MSRP. GeForce MX570 A is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce MX570 A is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $300 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 3.5% higher G3D Mark. Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is the newer 2023 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS make more sense than GeForce MX570 A?

Yes. Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce MX570 A. The trade-off is that GeForce MX570 A currently gives you 3.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 MX570 A Benchmark Check

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce MX570 A	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
1080p
low	81 FPS	97 FPS
medium	69 FPS	84 FPS
high	56 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	71 FPS	87 FPS
medium	62 FPS	75 FPS
high	44 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	26 FPS	28 FPS
medium	24 FPS	27 FPS
high	16 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce MX570 A	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
1080p
low	160 FPS	111 FPS
medium	129 FPS	77 FPS
high	99 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	118 FPS	76 FPS
medium	91 FPS	46 FPS
high	71 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	35 FPS
medium	54 FPS	23 FPS
high	42 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	13 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce MX570 A	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
1080p
low	279 FPS	270 FPS
medium	223 FPS	216 FPS
high	186 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	140 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	210 FPS	202 FPS
medium	168 FPS	162 FPS
high	140 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	140 FPS	135 FPS
medium	112 FPS	108 FPS
high	93 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	68 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce MX570 A	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
1080p
low	137 FPS	157 FPS
medium	113 FPS	129 FPS
high	95 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	91 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	115 FPS
medium	86 FPS	96 FPS
high	73 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	66 FPS
medium	49 FPS	54 FPS
high	39 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	33 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX570 A and Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

GeForce MX570 A

The GeForce MX570 A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,208 points.

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 MX570 A scores 6,208 and the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS reaches 6,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce MX570 A) vs 1,536 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 1250 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
G3D Mark Score	6,208+3%	6,000
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2048+33%	1536
Boost Clock	1155 MHz	1250 MHz+8%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce MX570 A gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce MX570 A comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS has 0 MB. The GeForce MX570 A offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 96 GB/s (GeForce MX570 A) vs 135 GB/s (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS) — a 40.6% advantage for the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	96 GB/s	135 GB/s+41%
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX570 A draws 25W versus the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS's 30W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce MX570 A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX570 A) vs 1W (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
TDP	25W-17%	30W
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	Mobile	Integrated
Perf/Watt	248.3+24%	200.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX570 A launched at $300 MSRP, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS launched at $0. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS costs 100+% less ($300 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 20.7 (GeForce MX570 A) 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 2022).