Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

2023Boost: 1500 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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
352%
#190
351%
#194
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
319%
#195
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
317%
#197
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 3060 Laptop GPU

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
110%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
97%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
94%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
85%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
81%
#29
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 88.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (6 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.

InsightQualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPSGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-88.1%)
Leading raw performance (+88.1%)
Longevity
Legacy (4nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 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 4.6 TFLOPS and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS scores 7,000 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 88.1%. Shader units: 1,536 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

FeatureQualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPSGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
7,000
13,170+88%
Process Node
4 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
1536
3584+133%
Boost Clock
1500 MHz
1777 MHz+18%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPSGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 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 4.6 TFLOPS) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 148.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit.

FeatureQualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPSGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
6 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
135 GB/s
336 GB/s+149%
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: ES 3.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureQualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPSGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12.1
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
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 NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: Adreno VPU vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureQualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPSGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
Adreno VPU
NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder
Adreno VPU
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS draws 40W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 123.8% 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 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.

FeatureQualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPSGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
40W-76%
170W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
500W
Power Connector
Integrated
Mobile
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
175.0+126%
77.5
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Value Analysis

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).

FeatureQualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPSGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$250
Avg Price (30d)
$250
Codename
GA106
Release
October 26 2023
October 12 2022
Ranking
#482
#147