Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS vs Radeon Pro WX 4170

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS is significantly newer (2024 vs 2016). 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 Radeon Pro WX 4170 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 4.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS	Radeon Pro WX 4170
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.5%)
Longevity	Legacy (4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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 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.

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro WX 4170 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS and Radeon Pro WX 4170

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 Pro WX 4170

The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 10 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1125 MHz to 1201 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,870 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS scores 3,000 and the Radeon Pro WX 4170 reaches 2,870 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4170).

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS	Radeon Pro WX 4170
G3D Mark Score	3,000+5%	2,870
Process Node	4 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	768	1024+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS	Radeon Pro WX 4170
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 Pro WX 4170 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS	Radeon Pro WX 4170
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: ES 3.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS	Radeon Pro WX 4170
DirectX	12	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	ES 3.2	4.6+44%
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Adreno VPU (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS) vs VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Decoder: Adreno VPU vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only),AV1 (Decode Only) (Radeon Pro WX 4170).

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS	Radeon Pro WX 4170
Encoder	Adreno VPU	VCE 3.4 (Polaris)
Decoder	Adreno VPU	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only),AV1 (Decode Only)

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Power & Dimensions

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS draws 20W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4170's 50W — a 85.7% 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 Pro WX 4170). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS	Radeon Pro WX 4170
TDP	20W-60%	50W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	150.0+161%	57.4

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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 Radeon Pro WX 4170 launched at $400 and now averages $120. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS costs 100+% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS) vs 23.9 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) — 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 2016).