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AMD Instinct MI100 vs Qualcomm Adreno X1-85: Comparison
AMD Instinct MI100 and Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 differ on memory type: AMD Instinct MI100 at HBM2, Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 at Shared LPDDR5x @ 8448 MHz, which puts Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Brand | AMD | Qualcomm |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | Shared LPDDR5x @ 8448 MHz |
| Architecture | CDNA | Qualcomm Adreno (Adreno 730-derived) |
Verdict
Qualcomm Adreno X1-85
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Competitive on paper and in native ARM apps, but real-world Windows gaming still depends on the Prism emulation layer.




