Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS vs Tesla M60

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is positioned at rank 197 and the Tesla M60 is on rank 277, so the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

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388%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

352%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

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351%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

319%

#195

Radeon RX 6300

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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%

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Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

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93%

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Radeon RX Vega M GL

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93%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla M60

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

100%

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Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

91%

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Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

89%

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GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

86%

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6340%

#277

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

100%

#278

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

97%

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GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

95%

#280

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

95%

#282

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

92%

#285

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

91%

#286

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

89%

#287

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

89%

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FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

88%

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FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla M60 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla M60 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 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	Tesla M60
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0%)
Longevity	Legacy (4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
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

The Tesla M60 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $250 (vs $250), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 0% better value per dollar than the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS.

Insight	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Tesla M60
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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

Tesla M60 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS and Tesla M60

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.

Tesla M60

The Tesla M60 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,002 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS scores 7,000 and the Tesla M60 reaches 7,002 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 1,536 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs 2,048 (Tesla M60). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Tesla M60
G3D Mark Score	7,000	7,002
Process Node	4 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	2048 ×2+33%
Boost Clock	1500 MHz+27%	1178 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Tesla M60
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 4.6 TFLOPS comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Tesla M60 has 4 GB. The Tesla M60 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Tesla M60
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs 12.1 (Tesla M60). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: ES 3.2 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Tesla M60
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	ES 3.2	4.5+41%
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Adreno VPU (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M60). Decoder: Adreno VPU vs PureVideo HD VP6 (2x). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Tesla M60).

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Tesla M60
Encoder	Adreno VPU	NVENC 2.0 (2x)
Decoder	Adreno VPU	PureVideo HD VP6 (2x)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS draws 40W versus the Tesla M60's 300W — a 152.9% 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 350W (Tesla M60). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Tesla M60
TDP	40W-87%	300W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Perf/Watt	175.0+651%	23.3

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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 Tesla M60 launched at $3000 and now averages $250. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.0 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs 28.0 (Tesla M60) — the Tesla M60 offers 0% better value. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).