Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU vs Radeon R7 M440

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M440

#576

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3619%

#578

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3281%

#579

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3272%

#583

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2975%

#584

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2955%

#586

Radeon R7 M440

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#588

Mobility Radeon HD 4350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#589

GeForce 405

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

98%

#590

Mobility Radeon HD 5650

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#591

Mobility Radeon HD 3670

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

98%

#592

GeForce 510

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

98%

#593

Mobility Radeon HD 3650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#594

GeForce 9300M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

94%

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GeForce 9800 GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $20

94%

#598

GeForce 9100M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

92%

#599

GeForce 210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

92%

#600

Mobility Radeon X1900

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

#601

Mobility Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU uses modern memory architecture. The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 M440 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 M440 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU.

Insight	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU	Radeon R7 M440
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 M440 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.

Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 M440 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU and Radeon R7 M440

Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU

The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 889 points.

Radeon R7 M440

The Radeon R7 M440 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 891 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 901 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU scores 889 and the Radeon R7 M440 reaches 901 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU	Radeon R7 M440
G3D Mark Score	889	901+1%
Process Node	7 nm	28 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU	Radeon R7 M440
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M440 has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 M440 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU	Radeon R7 M440
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU) vs 12 (Radeon R7 M440). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 3.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU	Radeon R7 M440
DirectX	12_0	12
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	3.2	4.6+44%
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 M440).

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU	Radeon R7 M440
Encoder	—	VCE 3.0
Decoder	—	UVD 6.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU draws 7W versus the Radeon R7 M440's 75W — a 165.9% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M440). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU	Radeon R7 M440
TDP	7W-91%	75W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	Mobile
Length	1mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	127.0+958%	12.0

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Value Analysis

The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R7 M440 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU costs 100+% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU) vs 3.0 (Radeon R7 M440) — the Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU offers Infinity% better value. The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).