Radeon Pro W5500X vs Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

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 Radeon Pro W5500X is positioned at rank 124 and the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is on rank 197, so the Radeon Pro W5500X 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 Radeon Pro W5500X

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

98%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

96%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

89%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

84%

#109

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1204%

#124

Radeon Pro W5500X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

100%

#125

Quadro T2000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $75

99%

#130

FirePro D300

MSRP: $500|Avg: $20

93%

#131

Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

90%

#132

Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

90%

#134

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

87%

#135

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

87%

#136

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

87%

#139

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro W5500X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 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	Radeon Pro W5500X	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	Legacy (4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $500 for the Radeon Pro W5500X, it costs 50% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 90.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro W5500X	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+90.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($250)

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.

Radeon Pro W5500X Benchmark Check

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro W5500X and Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

Radeon Pro W5500X

The Radeon Pro W5500X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1757 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,351 points. Launch price was $599.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro W5500X scores 7,351 versus the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS's 7,000 — the Radeon Pro W5500X leads by 5%. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 1,536 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Boost clocks: 1757 MHz vs 1500 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500X	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
G3D Mark Score	7,351+5%	7,000
Process Node	7 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	1536	1536
Boost Clock	1757 MHz+17%	1500 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500X	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro W5500X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS has 0 MB. The Radeon Pro W5500X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500X	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 12.1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs ES 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500X	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
DirectX	12.0	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+44%	ES 3.2
Max Displays	5+67%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs Adreno VPU (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs Adreno VPU. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS).

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500X	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
Encoder	VCN 2.0	Adreno VPU
Decoder	VCN 2.0	Adreno VPU
Codecs	H.264,H.265	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro W5500X draws 125W versus the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS's 40W — a 103% difference. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 1W (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500X	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
TDP	125W	40W-68%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Perf/Watt	58.8	175.0+198%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro W5500X launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS launched at $250 and now averages $250. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS costs 50% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.7 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 28.0 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) — the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS offers 90.5% better value. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).