Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU vs Radeon R7 360

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 uses modern memory architecture. 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 R7 360 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 360 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU.

Insight	Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU	Radeon R7 360
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
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 360 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU and Radeon R7 360

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 R7 360

The Radeon R7 360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,116 points. Launch price was $109.

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Graphics Performance

The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU scores 3,035 and the Radeon R7 360 reaches 3,116 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU	Radeon R7 360
G3D Mark Score	3,035	3,116+3%
Process Node	7 nm	28 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU	Radeon R7 360
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 R7 360 has 2 GB. The Radeon R7 360 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 R7 360
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 12 (Radeon R7 360). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU	Radeon R7 360
DirectX	12.1	12
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VPU (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 360). Decoder: VPU vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU) vs H.264 (Radeon R7 360).

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU	Radeon R7 360
Encoder	VPU	VCE 2.0
Decoder	VPU	UVD 4.2
Codecs	AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU draws 7W versus the Radeon R7 360's 80W — a 167.8% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU) vs 450W (Radeon R7 360). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU	Radeon R7 360
TDP	7W-91%	80W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	450W
Power Connector	Integrated	1x 6-pin
Length	—	165mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	433.6+1012%	39.0

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Value Analysis

The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R7 360 launched at $109 and now averages $35. The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU costs 100+% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU) vs 89.0 (Radeon R7 360) — the Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU offers Infinity% better value. The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).