Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU vs Radeon HD 6990

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 Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU is significantly newer (2018 vs 2011). The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6990 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6990 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU	Radeon HD 6990
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (310mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU 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 X1-85 GPU Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 6990 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU and Radeon HD 6990

Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU

The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 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: 3,035 points.

Radeon HD 6990

The Radeon HD 6990 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 8 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 830 MHz. It has 1536 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,014 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU scores 3,035 and the Radeon HD 6990 reaches 3,014 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU	Radeon HD 6990
G3D Mark Score	3,035	3,014
Process Node	7 nm	40 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU	Radeon HD 6990
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 X1-85 GPU comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6990 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 6990 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU	Radeon HD 6990
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 6990). Vulkan: 1.3 vs None. OpenGL: ES 3.2 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 5.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU	Radeon HD 6990
DirectX	12.1+8%	11.2
Vulkan	1.3	None
OpenGL	ES 3.2	4.4+38%
Max Displays	3	5+67%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VPU (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU) vs None (Radeon HD 6990). Decoder: VPU vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 6990).

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU	Radeon HD 6990
Encoder	VPU	None
Decoder	VPU	UVD 3.0
Codecs	AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU draws 7W versus the Radeon HD 6990's 375W — a 192.7% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU) vs 750W (Radeon HD 6990). Power connectors: Integrated vs 2x 8-pin.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU	Radeon HD 6990
TDP	7W-98%	375W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	750W
Power Connector	Integrated	2x 8-pin
Length	—	310mm
Height	—	115mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	433.6+5320%	8.0

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Value Analysis

The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon HD 6990 launched at $699 and now averages $498. The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU costs 100+% less ($498 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU) vs 6.1 (Radeon HD 6990) — the Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU offers Infinity% better value. The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2011).