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PowerVR G6430

Imagination PowerVR G6430

The PowerVR G6430 from Imagination Technologies is a fast mobile graphics solution that is used in ARM SoCs like the Apple A7 (iPhone 5S). The chip is available since Q3/2013 and is one of the fastest solutions of its class at the time of the introduction.  

Architecture and Performance

The GPU is based on the series 6 (Rogue) and integrates four clusters with two TMUs each and a scalar Unified Shader architecture. The chip does offer more than twice of the performance compared to the SGX543MP3 from the Apple A6, while maintaining the same clocks. The exact clock is not yet confirmed unequivocally, but it should be north of 400 MHz (results in more than 100 GFLOPS). A comparison with other mobile graphics solutions shows that the G6430 is just slightly behind the tablet version of the Adreno 330 and it is therefore the fastest GPU of its class at the time of the introduction. Even very demanding mobile games can be played without problems (as of 2013). Among others, the GPU supports OpenGL 3.x/4.x, OpenGL ES 3.0 as well as DirectX 10.

Energy Consumption

The manufacturer designed the PowerVR G6430 as a comparatively "wide" chip to achieve a high performance and a high energy efficiency at the same time. As a result, SoCs with the G6430 can also be used in smaller smartphones like the iPhone 5S. However, it does occupy a comparatively large area on the chip in return.

PowerVR Series 6 (Rogue) Series

PowerVR G6430
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CodenameRogue
ArchitecturePowerVR Rogue
Shared Memoryno
APIDirectX 10, OpenGL 3.x, 4.x, OpenGL ES 3.0
technology28 nm
FeaturesOpenGL 3.x, 4.x, OpenGL ES 3.0
Date of Announcement10.09.2013
Link to Manufacturer Pagewww.imgtec.com
CPU in PowerVR G6430GPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Intel Atom Z35804 x 2330 MHz457 MHz533 MHz
Intel Atom Z35704 x 2000 MHz457 MHz640 MHz
Intel Atom Z35604 x 1830 MHz457 MHz533 MHz
Intel Atom Z35304 x 1330 MHz457 MHz? MHz
min. - max.457 MHz? - 640 MHz

Benchmarks

3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Graphics
min: 14270     avg: 17842     median: 18258 (2%)     max: 20441 Points
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 +
Basemark X 1.0 - Basemark X 1.0 Off-Screen
min: 15.62     avg: 17.5     median: 15.6 (74%)     max: 21.26 fps
- Range of benchmark values for this graphics card
- Average benchmark values for this graphics card
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance

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Notebook reviews with PowerVR G6430 graphics card

Asus ZenFone 2 Deluxe ZE551ML Smartphone Review

Asus ZenFone 2 Deluxe ZE551ML Smartphone Review

Powered by Intel. The Asus ZenFone 2 Deluxe is pretty well-equipped: Intel quad-core processor, 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, dual-SIM and PixelMaster camera....
Intel Atom Z3580 | PowerVR G6430 | 5.50" | 170 g
Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA Tablet Review

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA Tablet Review

Wise man's tablet. Zen means to live life to the fullest - a high claim. Asus also expects much from its latest tablet. The ZenPad S 8.0 is supposed to be the s...
Intel Atom Z3580 | PowerVR G6430 | 8.00" | 298 g
Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA First Impressions

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA First Impressions

Wise man's tablet. Zen means to live life to the fullest - a high claim. Asus also expects much from its latest tablet. The ZenPad S 8.0 is supposed to be the s...
Intel Atom Z3580 | PowerVR G6430 | 8.00" | 298 g
Asus ZenFone 2 Smartphone Review

Asus ZenFone 2 Smartphone Review

4 GB of RAM! We all knew it was inevitable, but it's finally here -- the first major consumer smartphone with 4 GB dual-channel DDR3 RAM. Not only that, but it ...
Intel Atom Z3560 | PowerVR G6430 | 5.50" | 170 g
Dell Venue 8 7000 Tablet Review

Dell Venue 8 7000 Tablet Review

Successful Venue. Dell's Venue 8 7000 Android tablet combines a distinctive ultra-thin aluminum chassis, a 8.4-inch high-resolution OLED edge-to-edge display an...
Intel Atom Z3580 | PowerVR G6430 | 8.40" | 308 g

Asus MeMo Pad 8 ME581CL-1B027A: Intel Atom Z3560, 8.00", 0.3 kg
  Review » Asus Memo Pad 8 ME581CL-1B027A Tablet Review

Apple iPad Mini 3: Apple A7, 7.90", 0.3 kg
  Review » Apple iPad Mini 3 Tablet Review

Asus MeMO Pad 7 (ME572CL): Intel Atom Z3560, 7.00", 0.3 kg
  Review » Asus Memo Pad 7 (ME572CL) Tablet Review Update

Asus Fonepad 8 FE380CG: Intel Atom Z3560, 8.00", 0.3 kg
  Review » Asus Fonepad 8 FE380CG Tablet Review

Asus Fonepad 7 FE375CG: Intel Atom Z3560, 7.00", 0.3 kg
  Review » Asus Fonepad 7 FE375CG Tablet Review

Apple iPad mini Retina: Apple A7, 7.90", 0.3 kg
  Review » Review Apple iPad Mini Retina Tablet

Apple iPad Air 1 2013: Apple A7, 9.70", 0.5 kg
  Review » Review Apple iPad Air Tablet

Apple iPhone 5S: Apple A7, 4.00", 0.1 kg
  Review » Review Apple iPhone 5S Smartphone

Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML: Intel Atom Z3560, 5.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML

Lenovo K80M: Intel Atom Z3560, 5.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Lenovo K80M

Asus ZenPad 10 Z300CNL: Intel Atom Z3560, 10.10", 0.5 kg
  External Review » Asus ZenPad 10 Z300CNL

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA-C1-BK: Intel Atom Z3580, 8.00", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA-C1-BK

Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML: Intel Atom Z3580, 5.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML

Asus ZenPad 10 Z300CL-1A012A: Intel Atom Z3560, 10.10", 0.5 kg
  External Review » Asus ZenPad 10 Z300CL-1A012A

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA-1B025A: Intel Atom Z3560, 8.00", 0.1 kg
  External Review » Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA-1B025A

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA-1A027A: Intel Atom Z3560, 8.00", 0.1 kg
  External Review » Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA-1A027A

Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe ZE551ML: Intel Atom Z3580, 5.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe ZE551ML

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA: Intel Atom Z3580, 8.00", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA

Dell Venue 10-7040: Intel Atom Z3580, 10.50", 1.1 kg
  External Review » Dell Venue 10-7040

Asus Fonepad 7-FE375CXG: Intel Atom Z3530, 7.00", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Asus Fonepad 7-FE375CXG

Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML: Intel Atom Z3560, 5.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML

Dell Venue 10-7000: Intel Atom Z3580, 10.50", 0.6 kg
  External Review » Dell Venue 10-7000

Nokia N1: Intel Atom Z3580, 7.90", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Nokia N1

Dell Venue 8-7840: Intel Atom Z3580, 8.40", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Dell Venue 8-7840

Asus FonePad 8 FE380CXG: Intel Atom Z3530, 8.00", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Asus FonePad 8 FE380CXG

Asus MeMo Pad 8 ME581CL-1B027A: Intel Atom Z3560, 8.00", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Asus MeMo Pad 8 ME581CL-1B027A

Asus Fonepad 8 FE380CG: Intel Atom Z3560, 8.00", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Asus Fonepad 8 FE380CG

Asus Foneрad 7-FE375CXG: Intel Atom Z3530, 7.00", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Asus Foneрad 7-FE375CXG

Dell Venue 8 7000: Intel Atom Z3580, 8.40", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Dell Venue 8 7000

Apple iPad Mini 3: Apple A7, 7.90", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Apple iPad Mini 3

Asus Fonepad 7 FE375CG: Intel Atom Z3560, 7.00", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Asus Fonepad 7 FE375CG

Asus MeMO Pad 7 ME572C: Intel Atom Z3560, 7.00", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Asus MeMO Pad 7 ME572C

Asus MeMO Pad 7 ME572CL: Intel Atom Z3560, 7.00", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Asus MeMO Pad 7 ME572CL

Apple iPad mini Retina: Apple A7, 7.90", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Apple iPad mini Retina

Apple iPad Air 1 2013: Apple A7, 9.70", 0.5 kg
  External Review » Apple iPad Air

Apple iPhone 5S: Apple A7, 4.00", 0.1 kg
  External Review » Apple iPhone 5S

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