Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU vs Radeon Steam Deck 8CU

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU	Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy)	RDNA 2 (2022−2023) (6nm)
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.

Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU Benchmark Check

Radeon Steam Deck 8CU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU and Radeon Steam Deck 8CU

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 Steam Deck 8CU

The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 9 2023. It features the RDNA 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1900 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU scores 3,035 and the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU reaches 3,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU	Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
G3D Mark Score	3,035+1%	3,000
Process Node	7 nm	6 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU	Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
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 Steam Deck 8CU has 2 GB. The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU	Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU) vs 12_0 (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU	Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
DirectX	12.1	12_0
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VPU (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU). Decoder: VPU vs VCN 3.0.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU	Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
Encoder	VPU	VCN 3.0
Decoder	VPU	VCN 3.0
Codecs	AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU draws 7W versus the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU'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 Steam Deck 8CU). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU	Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
TDP	7W-77%	30W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	433.6+334%	100.0

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Value Analysis

The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU launched at $0 and now averages $0. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU) vs Infinity (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU) — the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU offers NaN% better value. The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).