GRID K260Q vs Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS

GRID K260Q

2013Core: 745 MHz

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS

2024

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID K260Q

225

2,949

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS

3,000

+1.7%

Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 675 GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GRID K260Q is positioned at rank #247 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GRID K260Q

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

94%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

92%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

90%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

85%

#232

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

4690%

#247

GRID K260Q

MSRP: $937|Avg: $15

100%

#249

Quadro 600

MSRP: $179|Avg: $20

93%

#251

Quadro 410

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

91%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

90%

#254

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

87%

#255

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

87%

#256

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

87%

#257

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

85%

#258

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

85%

#260

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

84%

#261

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

84%

#262

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS is significantly newer (2024 vs 2013). 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 GRID K260Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID K260Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GRID K260Q	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	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	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS 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.

GRID K260Q Benchmark Check

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID K260Q and Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS

GRID K260Q

The GRID K260Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,949 points. Launch price was $937.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID K260Q scores 2,949 and the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS reaches 3,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K260Q) vs 768 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS).

Feature	GRID K260Q	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
G3D Mark Score	2,949	3,000+2%
Process Node	28 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	1536+100%	768

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID K260Q	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID K260Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS has 0 MB. The GRID K260Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	GRID K260Q	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K260Q draws 225W versus the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS's 20W — a 167.3% difference. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K260Q) vs 1W (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	GRID K260Q	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
TDP	225W	20W-91%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	13.1	150.0+1045%

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Value Analysis

The GRID K260Q launched at $937 MSRP and currently averages $15, 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 ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 196.6 (GRID K260Q) 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 2013).