Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS vs GeForce GTX 770

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is significantly newer (2023 vs 2013). The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 770 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 770 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS	GeForce GTX 770
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	Legacy (4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 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 X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 770 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS and GeForce GTX 770

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in October 26 2023. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,000 points.

GeForce GTX 770

The GeForce GTX 770 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 1046 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,961 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS scores 6,000 and the GeForce GTX 770 reaches 5,961 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 1,536 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 770). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 1085 MHz.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS	GeForce GTX 770
G3D Mark Score	6,000	5,961
Process Node	4 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	1536
Boost Clock	1250 MHz+15%	1085 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS	GeForce GTX 770
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 X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 770 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 770 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 135 GB/s (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce GTX 770) — a 65.9% advantage for the GeForce GTX 770. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS	GeForce GTX 770
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	135 GB/s	224 GB/s+66%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 770's 230W — a 153.8% difference. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 770). Power connectors: Integrated vs 6-pin + 8-pin.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS	GeForce GTX 770
TDP	30W-87%	230W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	600W
Power Connector	Integrated	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	200.0+672%	25.9

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Value Analysis

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce GTX 770 launched at $399 and now averages $40. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS) vs 149.0 (GeForce GTX 770) — the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS offers Infinity% better value. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2013).