Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU vs Radeon R9 360
Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ 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 R9 360 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 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 360 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU | Radeon R9 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU and Radeon R9 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 R9 360
The Radeon R9 360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,032 points.
Graphics Performance
The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU scores 3,035 and the Radeon R9 360 reaches 3,032 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU | Radeon R9 360 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,035 | 3,032 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU | Radeon R9 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 360 has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 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 R9 360 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 360). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: ES 3.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU | Radeon R9 360 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 (12_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | ES 3.2 | 4.6+44% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VPU (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 360). Decoder: VPU vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R9 360).
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU | Radeon R9 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VPU | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | VPU | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU draws 7W versus the Radeon R9 360's 30W — a 124.3% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU) vs 350W (Radeon R9 360). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU | Radeon R9 360 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 7W-77% | 30W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 165mm |
| Height | — | 110mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 433.6+329% | 101.1 |
Value Analysis
The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R9 360 launched at $99 and now averages $55. The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU costs 100+% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU) vs 55.1 (Radeon R9 360) — the Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU offers Infinity% better value. The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU | Radeon R9 360 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $55 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 55.1 |
| Codename | — | Tropo |
| Release | December 6 2018 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #916 | #711 |
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