Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS vs GeForce RTX 4060
Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 551.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 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 RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-551.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+551.6%) |
| Longevity | Legacy (4nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS and GeForce RTX 4060
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 RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS scores 3,000 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 551.6%. Shader units: 768 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,000 | 19,548+552% |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 3072+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 272 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). 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 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | ES 3.2 | 4.6+44% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Adreno VPU (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: Adreno VPU vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Adreno VPU | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | Adreno VPU | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS draws 20W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 140.7% 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 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 73°C.
| Feature | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 20W-83% | 115W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 550W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 240mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 73°C-3% |
| Perf/Watt | 150.0 | 170.0+13% |
Value Analysis
The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 and now averages $299. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS costs 100+% less ($299 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — 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 2023).
| Feature | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $299 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 65.4 |
| Codename | — | AD107 |
| Release | September 3 2024 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #636 | #84 |
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