Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS vs Radeon RX 6500M

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 RX 6500M is on rank 73, so the Radeon RX 6500M 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 RX 6500M

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

99%

#63

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

219%

#65

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

198%

#66

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

198%

#70

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

180%

#71

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

179%

#73

Radeon RX 6500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#78

Radeon HD 8970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $170

98%

#82

Arc 7-Core iGPU

MSRP: $199|Avg: N/A

95%

#87

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 6500M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS.

Insight	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon RX 6500M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+6.3%)
Longevity	Legacy (4nm)	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 6500M 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 RX 6500M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS and Radeon RX 6500M

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 RX 6500M

The Radeon RX 6500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,443 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS scores 7,000 versus the Radeon RX 6500M's 7,443 — the Radeon RX 6500M leads by 6.3%. Shader units: 1,536 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 6500M). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 2400 MHz.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon RX 6500M
G3D Mark Score	7,000	7,443+6%
Process Node	4 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	1536+50%	1024
Boost Clock	1500 MHz	2400 MHz+60%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500M is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon RX 6500M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
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 RX 6500M has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 6500M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 135 GB/s (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6500M) — a 6.7% advantage for the Radeon RX 6500M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon RX 6500M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	135 GB/s	144 GB/s+7%
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6500M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: ES 3.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon RX 6500M
DirectX	12.1	12 (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	ES 3.2	4.6+44%
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Adreno VPU (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6500M). Decoder: Adreno VPU vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) (Radeon RX 6500M).

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon RX 6500M
Encoder	Adreno VPU	VCN 3.0
Decoder	Adreno VPU	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only)

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Power & Dimensions

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS draws 40W versus the Radeon RX 6500M's 50W — a 22.2% 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 RX 6500M). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.