Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU vs Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1...

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 X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS is significantly newer (2024 vs 2018). 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 Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. 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	Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy)	Legacy (4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU 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.

Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU Benchmark Check

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU and Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS

Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU

The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,035 points.

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 Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU scores 3,035 and the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS reaches 3,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
G3D Mark Score	3,035+1%	3,000
Process Node	7 nm	4 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU	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)

Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	System	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU) vs 12 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: ES 3.2 vs ES 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	ES 3.2	ES 3.2
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VPU (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU) vs Adreno VPU (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS). Decoder: VPU vs Adreno VPU. Supported codecs: AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS).

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
Encoder	VPU	Adreno VPU
Decoder	VPU	Adreno VPU
Codecs	AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU draws 7W versus the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS's 20W — a 96.3% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU) vs 1W (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
TDP	7W-65%	20W
Recommended PSU	1W	1W
Power Connector	Integrated	Integrated
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	433.6+189%	150.0

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Value Analysis

The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS launched at $0 and now averages $0. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU) vs Infinity (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS) — the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS offers NaN% better value. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2018).