Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS vs GeForce GTX 560 Ti

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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 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	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS	GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%)
Longevity	Legacy (4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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.

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 560 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS and GeForce GTX 560 Ti

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS scores 3,000 and the GeForce GTX 560 Ti reaches 3,080 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti).

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS	GeForce GTX 560 Ti
G3D Mark Score	3,000	3,080+3%
Process Node	4 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	768+100%	384

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS	GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 560 Ti has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 256-bit.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS	GeForce GTX 560 Ti
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	System	256-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS) vs 11_0 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS	GeForce GTX 560 Ti
DirectX	12+9%	11_0
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Adreno VPU (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 560 Ti). Decoder: Adreno VPU vs NVDEC 1st Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti).

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS	GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Encoder	Adreno VPU	NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder	Adreno VPU	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS draws 20W versus the GeForce GTX 560 Ti's 160W — a 155.6% difference. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 560 Ti). Power connectors: Integrated vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS	GeForce GTX 560 Ti
TDP	20W-88%	160W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	500W
Power Connector	Integrated	2x 6-pin
Length	0mm	229mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	150.0+677%	19.3

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Value Analysis

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce GTX 560 Ti launched at $249 and now averages $50. 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): Infinity (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS) vs 61.6 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) — 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).