Radeon RX 570 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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

388%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

352%

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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%

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Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

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GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

92%

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is significantly newer (2023 vs 2017). The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 570 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 570 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 570	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	Legacy (4nm)
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $250 for the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS, it costs 80% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 397.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 570	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+397.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 570 and Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

Radeon RX 570

The Radeon RX 570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1244 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,967 points. Launch price was $169.

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

The Radeon RX 570 scores 6,967 and the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS reaches 7,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 570) vs 1,536 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Boost clocks: 1244 MHz vs 1500 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 570	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
G3D Mark Score	6,967	7,000
Process Node	14 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2048+33%	1536
Boost Clock	1244 MHz	1500 MHz+21%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 570	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 570 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS has 0 MB. The Radeon RX 570 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 570) vs 135 GB/s (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) — a 65.9% advantage for the Radeon RX 570. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 570	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s+66%	135 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 570) 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 RX 570	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
DirectX	12	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: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 570) vs Adreno VPU (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs Adreno VPU. Supported codecs: H.265,H.264 (Radeon RX 570) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS).

Feature	Radeon RX 570	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
Encoder	VCE 3.4	Adreno VPU
Decoder	UVD 6.3	Adreno VPU
Codecs	H.265,H.264	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 570 draws 120W versus the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS's 40W — a 100% difference. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 570) vs 1W (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX 570	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
TDP	120W	40W-67%
Recommended PSU	450W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	241mm	0mm
Height	120mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	58.1	175.0+201%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 570 launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS launched at $250 and now averages $250. The Radeon RX 570 costs 80% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 139.3 (Radeon RX 570) vs 28.0 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) — the Radeon RX 570 offers 397.5% better value. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).