Radeon R7 360 vs Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU
Radeon R7 360
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU uses modern memory architecture. The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 360 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 360 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU.
| Insight | Radeon R7 360 | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 360 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 360 and Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU
Radeon R7 360
The Radeon R7 360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,116 points. Launch price was $109.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 360 scores 3,116 and the Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU reaches 3,035 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 360 | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,116+3% | 3,035 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 360 | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R7 360 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU has 0 MB. The Radeon R7 360 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R7 360 | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 360) vs 12.1 (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon R7 360 | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.1 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 360) vs VPU (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs VPU. Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon R7 360) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU).
| Feature | Radeon R7 360 | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | VPU |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | VPU |
| Codecs | H.264 | AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 360 draws 80W versus the Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU's 7W — a 167.8% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon R7 360) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon R7 360 | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W | 7W-91% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 165mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 39.0 | 433.6+1012% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 360 launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU costs 100+% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 89.0 (Radeon R7 360) vs Infinity (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU) — the Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU offers Infinity% better value. The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R7 360 | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 89.0 | Infinity |
| Codename | Tobago | — |
| Release | June 18 2015 | December 6 2018 |
| Ranking | #576 | #916 |
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