Arc Pro A30M vs Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌66.7% higher power demand at 50W vs 30W.

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 50W, a 20W reduction.
✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, Unknown of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

2023

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 50W, a 20W reduction.
✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌66.7% higher power demand at 50W vs 30W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, Unknown of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS better than Intel Arc Pro A30M?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 5,862 vs 6,000 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (30W vs 50W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Intel Arc Pro A30M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 4 GB instead of Unknown and 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 2.4% higher G3D Mark. Intel Arc Pro A30M is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Intel Arc Pro A30M make more sense than Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS?

Yes. Intel Arc Pro A30M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS. The trade-off is that Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS currently gives you 2.4% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Intel Arc Pro A30M Benchmark Check

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
1080p
low	101 FPS	97 FPS
medium	90 FPS	84 FPS
high	76 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	87 FPS
medium	78 FPS	75 FPS
high	65 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	46 FPS	28 FPS
medium	43 FPS	27 FPS
high	31 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
1080p
low	143 FPS	111 FPS
medium	105 FPS	77 FPS
high	74 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	76 FPS
medium	61 FPS	46 FPS
high	46 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	42 FPS	35 FPS
medium	31 FPS	23 FPS
high	25 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	13 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
1080p
low	264 FPS	270 FPS
medium	211 FPS	216 FPS
high	176 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	198 FPS	202 FPS
medium	158 FPS	162 FPS
high	132 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	132 FPS	135 FPS
medium	106 FPS	108 FPS
high	86 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	68 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
1080p
low	264 FPS	157 FPS
medium	211 FPS	129 FPS
high	176 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	91 FPS
1440p
low	198 FPS	115 FPS
medium	158 FPS	96 FPS
high	132 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	100 FPS	66 FPS
medium	77 FPS	54 FPS
high	67 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	33 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Intel Arc Pro A30M and Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

Intel Arc Pro A30M

The Intel Arc Pro A30M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 8 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,862 points.

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in October 26 2023. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Intel Arc Pro A30M scores 5,862 and the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS reaches 6,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 1,024 (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 1,536 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 1250 MHz.

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
G3D Mark Score	5,862	6,000+2%
Process Node	6 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	1024	1536+50%
Boost Clock	2000 MHz+60%	1250 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Intel Arc Pro A30M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS has 0 MB. The Intel Arc Pro A30M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	135 GB/s
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Intel Arc Pro A30M draws 50W versus the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS's 30W — a 50% difference. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 1W (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.