Radeon R9 260 vs Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU
Radeon R9 260
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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.
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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 R9 260 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 260 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% 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 R9 260 | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 260 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 R9 260 and Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU
Radeon R9 260
The Radeon R9 260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 5 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 947 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,048 points. Launch price was $399.
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 R9 260 scores 3,048 and the Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU reaches 3,035 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 260 | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,048 | 3,035 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 260 | 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 R9 260 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU has 0 MB. The Radeon R9 260 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R9 260 | 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 260 draws 275W versus the Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU's 7W — a 190.1% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon R9 260) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon R9 260 | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 275W | 7W-97% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 11.1 | 433.6+3806% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 260 launched at $139 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 76.2 (Radeon R9 260) 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 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R9 260 | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $139 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 76.2 | Infinity |
| Codename | Hawaii | — |
| Release | November 5 2013 | December 6 2018 |
| Ranking | #316 | #916 |
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