Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS vs Radeon Ryzen 7 6...

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

✅Draws 30W instead of 100W, a 70W 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 10.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $600 MSRP).

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌233.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 30W.

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

2023

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 100W, a 70W 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 10.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm 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 10.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $600 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌233.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 30W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS 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 6,012 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is the overall package: you are getting FSR upscaling.

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

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 4 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?

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $600 MSRP. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $600 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 0.2% 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 and lower power draw (30W vs 100W) 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 Ryzen 7 6800HS?

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 100W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS. The trade-off is that Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS currently gives you 0.2% 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 Ryzen 7 6800HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
1080p
low	97 FPS	126 FPS
medium	84 FPS	113 FPS
high	67 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	108 FPS
medium	75 FPS	92 FPS
high	53 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	58 FPS
medium	27 FPS	52 FPS
high	17 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	40 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 Ryzen 7 6800HS
1080p
low	111 FPS	271 FPS
medium	77 FPS	216 FPS
high	52 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	76 FPS	179 FPS
medium	46 FPS	148 FPS
high	33 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	35 FPS	96 FPS
medium	23 FPS	79 FPS
high	18 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	51 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 Ryzen 7 6800HS
1080p
low	270 FPS	271 FPS
medium	216 FPS	216 FPS
high	180 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	202 FPS	203 FPS
medium	162 FPS	162 FPS
high	135 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	135 FPS	135 FPS
medium	108 FPS	108 FPS
high	90 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	68 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
1080p
low	157 FPS	271 FPS
medium	129 FPS	216 FPS
high	114 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	115 FPS	203 FPS
medium	96 FPS	162 FPS
high	84 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	66 FPS	129 FPS
medium	54 FPS	102 FPS
high	44 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	68 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS and Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

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 Ryzen 7 6800HS

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,012 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS scores 6,000 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS reaches 6,012 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% 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 Ryzen 7 6800HS). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
G3D Mark Score	6,000	6,012
Process Node	4 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1536	2048+33%
Boost Clock	1250 MHz	2100 MHz+68%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
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 Ryzen 7 6800HS has 4 GB. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	135 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS draws 30W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS's 100W — a 107.7% 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 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
TDP	30W-70%	100W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	200.0+233%	60.1

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Value Analysis

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS launched at $0 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS launched at $600. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS costs 100+% less ($600 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS) vs 10.0 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) — 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 2022).