Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
VS
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

2023Boost: 1250 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

#4
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
83%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
74%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 190% 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 X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS.

InsightQualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPSGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-190%)
Leading raw performance (+190%)
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
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS scores 6,000 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 190%. Shader units: 1,536 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 2535 MHz.

FeatureQualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPSGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
6,000
17,400+190%
Process Node
4 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
1536
4352+183%
Boost Clock
1250 MHz
2535 MHz+103%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureQualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPSGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
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
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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 RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 89.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureQualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPSGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
8 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
135 GB/s
256 GB/s+90%
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
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Power & Dimensions

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS draws 30W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 136.8% 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 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.

FeatureQualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPSGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP
30W-81%
160W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
650W
Power Connector
Integrated
Mobile
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
200.0+84%
108.8