Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 vs Radeon RX 570X

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 Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is positioned at rank #572 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

#562

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3341%

#564

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3028%

#565

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3020%

#569

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2746%

#570

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2728%

#572

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

MSRP: $599|Avg: $300

100%

#573

GeForce 9400 GT

MSRP: $59|Avg: $20

100%

#574

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#575

GeForce 240M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

98%

#576

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#577

GeForce 310

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

98%

#578

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#579

Radeon R5 M320

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#580

GeForce 9600 GT

MSRP: $149|Avg: $20

98%

#581

Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $30

97%

#582

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

94%

#583

Mobility Radeon HD 4570

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

#584

Radeon Vega 10

MSRP: $499|Avg: $100

94%

#585

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

93%

#586

Radeon R7 M440

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

92%

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 Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 570X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3	Radeon RX 570X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 570X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $169 versus $300 for the Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3, it costs 44% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 75.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3	Radeon RX 570X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+75.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)	✅More affordable ($169)

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 8cx Gen 3 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 570X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 and Radeon RX 570X

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 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: 1,947 points.

Radeon RX 570X

The Radeon RX 570X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1244 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,923 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 scores 1,947 and the Radeon RX 570X reaches 1,923 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3	Radeon RX 570X
G3D Mark Score	1,947+1%	1,923
Process Node	7 nm	14 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3	Radeon RX 570X
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 570X has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 570X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3	Radeon RX 570X
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	8 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 draws 7W versus the Radeon RX 570X's 120W — a 178% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3) vs 450W (Radeon RX 570X). Power connectors: Integrated vs None.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3	Radeon RX 570X
TDP	7W-94%	120W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	450W
Power Connector	Integrated	None
Length	—	241mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	278.1+1638%	16.0

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Value Analysis

The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon RX 570X launched at $169 and now averages $169. The Radeon RX 570X costs 43.7% less ($131 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.5 (Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3) vs 11.4 (Radeon RX 570X) — the Radeon RX 570X offers 75.4% better value.