Radeon R7 260 vs Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
Radeon R7 260
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS is significantly newer (2024 vs 2013). The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 260 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 260 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 260 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | Legacy (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 260 and Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
Radeon R7 260
The Radeon R7 260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 17 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1100 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,892 points. Launch price was $109.
Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in September 3 2024. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,000 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 260 scores 2,892 and the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS reaches 3,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R7 260) vs 768 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS).
| Feature | Radeon R7 260 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,892 | 3,000+4% |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 768 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 260 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R7 260 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS has 0 MB. The Radeon R7 260 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R7 260 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 96 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 260) vs 12 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs ES 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon R7 260 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6+44% | ES 3.2 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 260) vs Adreno VPU (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs Adreno VPU. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC (Radeon R7 260) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS).
| Feature | Radeon R7 260 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | Adreno VPU |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | Adreno VPU |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 260 draws 95W versus the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS's 20W — a 130.4% difference. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon R7 260) vs 1W (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 170mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon R7 260 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 95W | 20W-79% |
| Recommended PSU | 400W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 170mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 30.4 | 150.0+393% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 260 launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS costs 100+% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.3 (Radeon R7 260) vs Infinity (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS) — the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS offers Infinity% better value. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R7 260 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.3 | Infinity |
| Codename | Bonaire | — |
| Release | December 17 2013 | September 3 2024 |
| Ranking | #591 | #636 |
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