Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS vs Radeon R9 380X

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 3.8 TFLOPS

2023

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon R9 380X: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon R9 380X is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 30W instead of 250W, a 220W 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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 26.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $229 MSRP).

Radeon R9 380X

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌733.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 30W.

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

2023

Radeon R9 380X

2015

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon R9 380X: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon R9 380X is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 30W instead of 250W, a 220W reduction.
✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).

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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 26.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $229 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌733.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 30W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon R9 380X better than Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 6,000 vs 6,131 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon R9 380X is the overall package: you are getting FSR upscaling.

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

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2015, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling, and a 4nm process instead of 28nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

Radeon R9 380X can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $229 MSRP. Radeon R9 380X is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon R9 380X is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $229 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 2.2% higher G3D Mark. Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is the newer 2023 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (30W vs 250W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS make more sense than Radeon R9 380X?

Yes. Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 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 (30W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon R9 380X. The trade-off is that Radeon R9 380X currently gives you 2.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 3.8 TFLOPS Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 380X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS	Radeon R9 380X
1080p
low	97 FPS	101 FPS
medium	84 FPS	87 FPS
high	67 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	88 FPS
medium	75 FPS	77 FPS
high	53 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	28 FPS
medium	27 FPS	26 FPS
high	17 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS	Radeon R9 380X
1080p
low	111 FPS	133 FPS
medium	77 FPS	105 FPS
high	52 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	76 FPS	78 FPS
medium	46 FPS	58 FPS
high	33 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	35 FPS	31 FPS
medium	23 FPS	23 FPS
high	18 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	13 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS	Radeon R9 380X
1080p
low	270 FPS	276 FPS
medium	216 FPS	221 FPS
high	180 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	202 FPS	207 FPS
medium	162 FPS	166 FPS
high	135 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	103 FPS
4K
low	135 FPS	138 FPS
medium	108 FPS	110 FPS
high	90 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	69 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS	Radeon R9 380X
1080p
low	157 FPS	135 FPS
medium	129 FPS	112 FPS
high	114 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	115 FPS	100 FPS
medium	96 FPS	83 FPS
high	84 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	66 FPS	60 FPS
medium	54 FPS	47 FPS
high	44 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	26 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS and Radeon R9 380X

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.

Radeon R9 380X

The Radeon R9 380X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,131 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS scores 6,000 and the Radeon R9 380X reaches 6,131 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 1,536 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 380X). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 970 MHz.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS	Radeon R9 380X
G3D Mark Score	6,000	6,131+2%
Process Node	4 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	2048+33%
Boost Clock	1250 MHz+29%	970 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS	Radeon R9 380X
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 3.8 TFLOPS comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 380X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 380X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 135 GB/s (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS) vs 106 GB/s (Radeon R9 380X) — a 27.4% advantage for the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS	Radeon R9 380X
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	135 GB/s+27%	106 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS draws 30W versus the Radeon R9 380X's 250W — a 157.1% difference. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS) vs 500W (Radeon R9 380X). Power connectors: Integrated vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS	Radeon R9 380X
TDP	30W-88%	250W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	500W
Power Connector	Integrated	2x 6-pin
Length	—	221mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	200.0+716%	24.5

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Value Analysis

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS launched at $0 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 380X launched at $229. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS costs 100+% less ($229 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS) vs 26.8 (Radeon R9 380X) — the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS offers Infinity% better value. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).