Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU vs RADEON X800 SE
Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X800 SE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 SE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2018). The RADEON X800 SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X800 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (256 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU.
| Insight | Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy) | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RADEON X800 SE 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 Adreno 540 GPU and RADEON X800 SE
Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU
The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 125 points.
RADEON X800 SE
The RADEON X800 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 130 points.
Graphics Performance
The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU scores 125 and the RADEON X800 SE reaches 130 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 125 | 130+4% |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 4 nm |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON X800 SE has 256 MB. The RADEON X800 SE offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU) vs 9_0b (RADEON X800 SE). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0+33% | 9_0b |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU draws 7W versus the RADEON X800 SE's 55W — a 154.8% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU) vs 350W (RADEON X800 SE). Power connectors: Integrated vs Legacy. Card length: 1mm vs 170mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 7W-87% | 55W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | 170mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 17.9+646% | 2.4 |
Value Analysis
The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the RADEON X800 SE launched at $200 and now averages $15. The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU) vs 8.7 (RADEON X800 SE) — the Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU offers Infinity% better value. The RADEON X800 SE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2018).
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 8.7 |
| Codename | — | Strix Halo |
| Release | December 6 2018 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #860 | #98 |
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