Radeon R7 M440 vs Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU

Radeon R7 M440

2016Core: 891 MHz

Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU

2018

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R7 M440

901

+1.3%

Radeon R5 M420

Radeon R5 M330

Radeon HD 7570M/HD 7670M

Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU

889

0.0%

Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 675 GPU

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

About G3D Mark

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. The Radeon R7 M440 is positioned at rank #586 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 R7 M440

#576

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3619%

#578

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3281%

#579

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3272%

#583

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2975%

#584

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2955%

#586

Radeon R7 M440

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#588

Mobility Radeon HD 4350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#589

GeForce 405

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

98%

#590

Mobility Radeon HD 5650

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#591

Mobility Radeon HD 3670

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

98%

#592

GeForce 510

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

98%

#593

Mobility Radeon HD 3650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#594

GeForce 9300M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

94%

#596

GeForce 9800 GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $20

94%

#598

GeForce 9100M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

92%

#599

GeForce 210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

92%

#600

Mobility Radeon X1900

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

#601

Mobility Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU uses modern memory architecture. The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 M440 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 M440 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU.

Insight	Radeon R7 M440	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑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 M440 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.

Radeon R7 M440 Benchmark Check

Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M440 and Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU

Radeon R7 M440

The Radeon R7 M440 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 891 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 901 points.

Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU

The Qualcomm Adreno 685 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: 889 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M440 scores 901 and the Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU reaches 889 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	Radeon R7 M440	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU
G3D Mark Score	901+1%	889
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M440	Qualcomm Adreno 685 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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R7 M440 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU has 0 MB. The Radeon R7 M440 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon R7 M440	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 M440) vs 12_0 (Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R7 M440	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU
DirectX	12	12_0
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6+44%	3.2
Max Displays	2	0

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 M440) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU).

Feature	Radeon R7 M440	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU
Encoder	VCE 3.0	—
Decoder	UVD 6.0	—
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M440 draws 75W versus the Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU's 7W — a 165.9% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M440) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon R7 M440	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU
TDP	75W	7W-91%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	Mobile	Integrated
Length	0mm	1mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	12.0	127.0+958%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M440 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU costs 100+% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.0 (Radeon R7 M440) vs Infinity (Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU) — the Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU offers Infinity% better value. The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).