Tesla M60 vs Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Tesla M60 is positioned at rank 277 and the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is on rank 197, so the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla M60
Performance Per Dollar Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
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 | Tesla M60 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 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 | 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 | Tesla M60 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Tesla M60 and Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla M60 scores 7,002 and the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS reaches 7,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 2,048 (Tesla M60) vs 1,536 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1500 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla M60 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,002 | 7,000 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 ×2+33% | 1536 |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 1500 MHz+27% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla M60 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla M60 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS has 0 MB. The Tesla M60 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Tesla M60 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla M60) vs 12.1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs ES 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.
| Feature | Tesla M60 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5+41% | ES 3.2 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M60) vs Adreno VPU (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) vs Adreno VPU. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (Tesla M60) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS).
| Feature | Tesla M60 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2.0 (2x) | Adreno VPU |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) | Adreno VPU |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M60 draws 300W versus the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS's 40W — a 152.9% difference. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M60) vs 1W (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Tesla M60 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 40W-87% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 23.3 | 175.0+651% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla M60 launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS launched at $250 and now averages $250. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.0 (Tesla M60) vs 28.0 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) — the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS offers 0% better value. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | Tesla M60 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3000 | $250-92% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.0 | 28.0 |
| Codename | GM204 | — |
| Release | August 30 2015 | October 26 2023 |
| Ranking | #355 | #482 |
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