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.

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $349 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 128.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 28.0 vs 12.3 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 40W instead of 125W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 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.

Radeon Pro W5500X

2019

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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139.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$250 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.3 vs 28.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
❌212.5% higher power demand at 125W vs 40W.

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

2023

Radeon Pro W5500X

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $349 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 128.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 28.0 vs 12.3 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 40W instead of 125W, a 85W reduction.

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 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.

Trade-offs

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139.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$250 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.3 vs 28.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
❌212.5% higher power demand at 125W vs 40W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro W5500X better than Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 7,000 vs 7,351 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon Pro W5500X is the overall package: you are getting FSR upscaling.

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

Radeon Pro W5500X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 4.6 TFLOPS can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $250 MSRP. Radeon Pro W5500X is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon Pro W5500X is about 139.6% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $250 MSRP, and you are getting 5.0% higher G3D Mark. Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is the newer 2023 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (40W vs 125W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS make more sense than Radeon Pro W5500X?

Yes. Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (40W vs 125W), and staying closer to $250 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Pro W5500X. The trade-off is that Radeon Pro W5500X currently gives you 5.0% higher G3D Mark. Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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.

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro W5500X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon Pro W5500X
1080p
low	99 FPS	107 FPS
medium	86 FPS	91 FPS
high	68 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	94 FPS
medium	76 FPS	78 FPS
high	54 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	39 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	39 FPS
medium	27 FPS	35 FPS
high	18 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	19 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon Pro W5500X
1080p
low	111 FPS	137 FPS
medium	77 FPS	105 FPS
high	52 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	51 FPS
1440p
low	76 FPS	92 FPS
medium	46 FPS	63 FPS
high	33 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	35 FPS	43 FPS
medium	23 FPS	32 FPS
high	18 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	19 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon Pro W5500X
1080p
low	315 FPS	331 FPS
medium	252 FPS	265 FPS
high	210 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	158 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	236 FPS	248 FPS
medium	189 FPS	198 FPS
high	158 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	124 FPS
4K
low	158 FPS	165 FPS
medium	126 FPS	132 FPS
high	101 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	83 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon Pro W5500X
1080p
low	159 FPS	231 FPS
medium	131 FPS	197 FPS
high	115 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	136 FPS
1440p
low	116 FPS	178 FPS
medium	97 FPS	155 FPS
high	84 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	100 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	94 FPS
medium	54 FPS	76 FPS
high	44 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	48 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS and Radeon Pro W5500X

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.

Radeon Pro W5500X

The Radeon Pro W5500X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1757 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,351 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS scores 7,000 versus the Radeon Pro W5500X's 7,351 — the Radeon Pro W5500X leads by 5%. Shader units: 1,536 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs 1,536 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1757 MHz.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon Pro W5500X
G3D Mark Score	7,000	7,351+5%
Process Node	4 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1536	1536
Boost Clock	1500 MHz	1757 MHz+17%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon Pro W5500X
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W5500X has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro W5500X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon Pro W5500X
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	8 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: ES 3.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 5.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon Pro W5500X
DirectX	12.1	12.0
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	ES 3.2	4.6+44%
Max Displays	3	5+67%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Adreno VPU (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Decoder: Adreno VPU vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro W5500X).

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon Pro W5500X
Encoder	Adreno VPU	VCN 2.0
Decoder	Adreno VPU	VCN 2.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS draws 40W versus the Radeon Pro W5500X's 125W — a 103% difference. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs 350W (Radeon Pro W5500X). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS	Radeon Pro W5500X
TDP	40W-68%	125W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0-100%	2
Perf/Watt	175.0+198%	58.8

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Value Analysis

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS launched at $250 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W5500X launched at $599. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS costs 58.3% less ($349 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 28.0 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS) vs 12.3 (Radeon Pro W5500X) — the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS offers 127.6% better value. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).