Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS vs GeForce RTX 3050...

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is positioned at rank #197 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

#187

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

388%

#189

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

352%

#190

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

351%

#194

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

319%

#195

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

317%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

96%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

106%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

102%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

101%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

100%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

99%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

98%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

97%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

97%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

96%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

94%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

94%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

94%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

93%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

92%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

91%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

91%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

90%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 69.9% 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 4.6 TFLOPS.

Insight	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-69.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+69.9%)
Longevity	Legacy (4nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
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	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $250 for the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS, it costs 40% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 183.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+183.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)	✅More affordable ($150)

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 4.6 TFLOPS Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in October 26 2023. The boost clock speed is 1500 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,000 points.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,892 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS scores 7,000 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 69.9%. Shader units: 1,536 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1755 MHz.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	7,000	11,892+70%
Process Node	4 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1536	2560+67%
Boost Clock	1500 MHz	1755 MHz+17%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 135 GB/s (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 65.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	8 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	135 GB/s	224 GB/s+66%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: ES 3.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX	12.1	12.2
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 X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: Adreno VPU vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder	Adreno VPU	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	Adreno VPU	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS draws 40W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 105.9% difference. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 235mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	40W-69%	130W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	450W
Power Connector	Integrated	8-pin
Length	0mm	235mm
Height	0mm	124mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	175.0+91%	91.5

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Value Analysis

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 40% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.0 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 183.2% better value. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).