RTX A400 vs Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

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 RTX A400 is positioned at rank #26 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 RTX A400

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

79%

#11

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

333%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

75%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

70%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

69%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

69%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

68%

#26

RTX A400

MSRP: $135|Avg: $135

100%

#29

Radeon Pro 5500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

90%

#33

Radeon PRO W6400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $200

83%

#36

T600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX A400 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	RTX A400	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	Legacy (4nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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.

RTX A400 Benchmark Check

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX A400 and Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

RTX A400

The RTX A400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 727 MHz to 1762 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,983 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The RTX A400 scores 5,983 and the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS reaches 6,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (RTX A400) vs 1,536 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS). Boost clocks: 1762 MHz vs 1250 MHz.

Feature	RTX A400	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
G3D Mark Score	5,983	6,000
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	768	1536+100%
Boost Clock	1762 MHz+41%	1250 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX A400	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX A400 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS has 0 MB. The RTX A400 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	RTX A400	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX A400 draws 50W versus the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS's 30W — a 50% difference. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RTX A400) vs 1W (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	RTX A400	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
TDP	50W	30W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Perf/Watt	119.7	200.0+67%

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Value Analysis

The RTX A400 launched at $135 MSRP and currently averages $135, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS costs 100+% less ($135 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 44.3 (RTX A400) vs Infinity (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS) — the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS offers Infinity% better value. The RTX A400 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).