Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS vs Radeon 780M

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is positioned at rank 197 and the Radeon 780M is on rank 296, so the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

#187

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

388%

#189

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

352%

#190

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

351%

#194

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

319%

#195

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

317%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

96%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 780M

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

98%

#286

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

707%

#288

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

641%

#289

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

639%

#293

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

581%

#294

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

578%

#296

Radeon 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#297

Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

100%

#300

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

98%

#302

Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

98%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

98%

#304

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

98%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

97%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

96%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon 780M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon 780M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Longevity	Legacy (4nm)	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS 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 SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS Benchmark Check

Radeon 780M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS and Radeon 780M

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in October 26 2023. The boost clock speed is 1500 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,000 points.

Radeon 780M

The Radeon 780M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 800 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,906 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS scores 7,000 and the Radeon 780M reaches 6,906 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 1,536 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs 768 (Radeon 780M). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon 780M
G3D Mark Score	7,000+1%	6,906
Process Node	4 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	1536+100%	768
Boost Clock	1500 MHz	2900 MHz+93%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon 780M
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 SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon 780M has 4 GB. The Radeon 780M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon 780M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	135 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs 12.2 (Radeon 780M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: ES 3.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon 780M
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	ES 3.2	4.6+44%
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Adreno VPU (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon 780M). Decoder: Adreno VPU vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 780M).

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon 780M
Encoder	Adreno VPU	VCN 4.0
Decoder	Adreno VPU	VCN 4.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS draws 40W versus the Radeon 780M's 15W — a 90.9% difference. The Radeon 780M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs 350W (Radeon 780M). Power connectors: Integrated vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.