Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS vs Radeon 740M

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 Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar Radeon 740M

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

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Radeon 740M

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 740M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% 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	Radeon 740M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	Legacy (4nm)	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon 740M 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

Radeon 740M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS and Radeon 740M

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.

Radeon 740M

The Radeon 740M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 800 MHz to 2800 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 4 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,045 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS scores 3,000 and the Radeon 740M reaches 3,045 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS) vs 256 (Radeon 740M).

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS	Radeon 740M
G3D Mark Score	3,000	3,045+2%
Process Node	4 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	768+200%	256

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS	Radeon 740M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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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 Radeon 740M has 2 GB. The Radeon 740M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS	Radeon 740M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS draws 20W versus the Radeon 740M's 45W — a 76.9% 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 350W (Radeon 740M). Power connectors: Integrated vs None.