Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS vs Radeon Pro 5500M

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

2023

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 28.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 40W instead of 85W, a 45W reduction.
✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, Unknown of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Radeon Pro 5500M

2019

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 28.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
❌112.5% higher power demand at 85W vs 40W.

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

2023

Radeon Pro 5500M

2019

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 28.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 40W instead of 85W, a 45W reduction.
✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, Unknown of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 28.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
❌112.5% higher power demand at 85W vs 40W.

Quick Answers

So, is Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS better than Radeon Pro 5500M?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 7,000 vs 6,730 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (40W vs 85W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon Pro 5500M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $250 MSRP. Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $250 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 4.0% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro 5500M is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon Pro 5500M make more sense than Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS?

Yes. Radeon Pro 5500M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS. The trade-off is that Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS currently gives you 4.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 Pro 5500M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon Pro 5500M
1080p
low	99 FPS	101 FPS
medium	86 FPS	87 FPS
high	68 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	47 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	90 FPS
medium	76 FPS	76 FPS
high	54 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	37 FPS
medium	27 FPS	34 FPS
high	18 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon Pro 5500M
1080p
low	111 FPS	119 FPS
medium	77 FPS	87 FPS
high	52 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	76 FPS	81 FPS
medium	46 FPS	51 FPS
high	33 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	35 FPS	39 FPS
medium	23 FPS	28 FPS
high	18 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	16 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon Pro 5500M
1080p
low	315 FPS	303 FPS
medium	252 FPS	242 FPS
high	210 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	158 FPS	151 FPS
1440p
low	236 FPS	227 FPS
medium	189 FPS	182 FPS
high	158 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	158 FPS	151 FPS
medium	126 FPS	121 FPS
high	101 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	76 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon Pro 5500M
1080p
low	159 FPS	216 FPS
medium	131 FPS	187 FPS
high	115 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	116 FPS	167 FPS
medium	97 FPS	147 FPS
high	84 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	91 FPS
medium	54 FPS	74 FPS
high	44 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	47 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS and Radeon Pro 5500M

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 Pro 5500M

The Radeon Pro 5500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,730 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS scores 7,000 and the Radeon Pro 5500M reaches 6,730 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 1,536 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs 1,536 (Radeon Pro 5500M). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1450 MHz.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon Pro 5500M
G3D Mark Score	7,000+4%	6,730
Process Node	4 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1536	1536
Boost Clock	1500 MHz+3%	1450 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon Pro 5500M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
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 Pro 5500M has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro 5500M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon Pro 5500M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	8 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Pro 5500M). 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 Pro 5500M
DirectX	12.1	12 (12_1)
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 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5500M). Decoder: Adreno VPU vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5500M).

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon Pro 5500M
Encoder	Adreno VPU	VCN 2.0
Decoder	Adreno VPU	VCN 2.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS draws 40W versus the Radeon Pro 5500M's 85W — a 72% difference. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 5500M). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.