Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS vs GRID P40-4Q

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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 GRID P40-4Q 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 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID P40-4Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS	GRID P40-4Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
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	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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

GRID P40-4Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS and GRID P40-4Q

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.

GRID P40-4Q

The GRID P40-4Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,926 points. Launch price was $469.

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Graphics Performance

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS scores 6,000 and the GRID P40-4Q reaches 5,926 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 1,536 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS) vs 1,536 (GRID P40-4Q).

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS	GRID P40-4Q
G3D Mark Score	6,000+1%	5,926
Process Node	4 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	1536

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS	GRID P40-4Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
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 GRID P40-4Q has 4 GB. The GRID P40-4Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS	GRID P40-4Q
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR6
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 GRID P40-4Q's 225W — a 152.9% 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 350W (GRID P40-4Q). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS	GRID P40-4Q
TDP	30W-87%	225W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	200.0+660%	26.3

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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 GRID P40-4Q launched at $3000 and now averages $150. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS costs 100+% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS) vs 39.5 (GRID P40-4Q) — 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).