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Qualcomm Adreno 306 vs Qualcomm Adreno 308 vs Qualcomm Adreno 320

Qualcomm Adreno 306

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The Qualcomm Adreno 306 is an integrated graphics unit for smartphones and tablets that is used for mainstream SoCs of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410-series (e.g., Snapdragon 410 MSM8916). According the Qualcomm, the Adreno 306 offers a reduced power consumption compared to the older Adreno 305

The performance looks to be on par with the older Adreno 305 (at least in our review of a HTC Desire 510) leading to the assumtion that the technical specifications should be similar.

Qualcomm Adreno 308

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The Qualcomm Adreno 308 is an integrated graphics unit for smartphones and tablets that is used for mainstream SoCs of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425-series. Like the other Adreno 30x GPUs, the Adreno 308 most likely also features 24 ALUs (unified shaders). More information on the architecture of the A3xx series can be found on github.com.

Qualcomm Adreno 320

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The Qualcomm Adreno 320 is a GPU for smartphones and tablets that is integrated into Qualcomm SoCs. It was introduced in the end of 2012 and was primarily used for Android devices. The graphics card uses a technology called FlexRender. It can switch "intelligently" switch between TBR (TBR Tile Based Renderer) and the classic direct rendering. 

The Adreno 320 has Unified Shaders and supports OpenGL ES 3.0. The performance compared to the Adreno 200-series is supposed to be improved by the factor 3-4. 

The Adreno 320 is used in Snapdragon S4 SoCs like the AQP8064.

Qualcomm Adreno 306Qualcomm Adreno 308Qualcomm Adreno 320
Adreno 300 Series
Adreno 330 32 @ 0.45 - 0.58 GHz
Adreno 320 16 @ 0.4 GHz
Adreno 308 6
Adreno 306 6 @ 0.45 GHz
Adreno 305 6 @ 0.45 GHz
Adreno 304 6 @ 0.4 GHz
Adreno 302 6 @ 0.4 GHz
Adreno 330 32 @ 0.45 - 0.58 GHz
Adreno 320 16 @ 0.4 GHz
Adreno 308 6
Adreno 306 6 @ 0.45 GHz
Adreno 305 6 @ 0.45 GHz
Adreno 304 6 @ 0.4 GHz
Adreno 302 6 @ 0.4 GHz
Adreno 330 32 @ 0.45 - 0.58 GHz
Adreno 320 16 @ 0.4 GHz
Adreno 308 6
Adreno 306 6 @ 0.45 GHz
Adreno 305 6 @ 0.45 GHz
Adreno 304 6 @ 0.4 GHz
Adreno 302 6 @ 0.4 GHz
Pipelines6 - unified6 - unified16 - unified
Core Speed450 MHz400 MHz
Shared Memoryyesyesyes
APIDirectX 9.3, OpenGL ES 3.0DirectX 9.3, OpenGL ES 3.0DirectX 9_3, OpenGL ES 3.0
technology28 nm28 nm28 nm
FeaturesOpen CL 1.1e, RenderscriptOpen CL 1.1e, Renderscript
Date of Announcement01.09.2012 11.02.2016 27.02.2012
CPU in Adreno 306GPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM89164 x 1400 MHz450 MHz? MHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 APQ80164 x 1200 MHz? MHz? MHz
min. - max.? - 450 MHz? MHz
CPU in Adreno 308GPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917)4 x 1400 MHz? MHz? MHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 2154 x 1300 MHz? MHz? MHz
min. - max.? - 450 MHz? MHz
CPU in Adreno 320GPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T4 x 1700 MHz? MHz? MHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064A4 x 1500 - 1700 MHz400 MHz? MHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT2 x 1700 MHz400 MHz? MHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T2 x 1700 MHz400 MHz? MHz
min. - max.400 - 450 MHz? MHz

Benchmarks

3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Graphics
min: 2190     avg: 3801     median: 3838 (0%)     max: 4037 Points
min: 10423     avg: 10644     median: 10644 (1%)     max: 10865 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited
min: 185     avg: 191.5     median: 187.5 (1%)     max: 206 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited Graphics
min: 153     avg: 158.8     median: 156 (0%)     max: 170 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited
0 Points (0%)
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics
0 Points (0%)
GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
0 fps (0%)
GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen
0 fps (0%)
GFXBench - GFXBench Car Chase Offscreen
min:      avg: 0 (0%)     max: 0 fps
GFXBench 3.0 - GFXBench 3.0 Manhattan Offscreen
min: 1.7     avg: 2     median: 1.8 (0%)     max: 4.3 fps
4.3 fps (0%)
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 + Qualcomm Adreno 306
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 + Qualcomm Adreno 308
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 + Qualcomm Adreno 320
AnTuTu 3DRating - 3DRating V4.0 for OpenGL ES 2.0
3180 Points (24%)
Basemark ES 2.0 - Basemark ES 2.0
min: 25.31     avg: 37     median: 37 (61%)     max: 48.73 fps
Basemark X 1.1 - Basemark X 1.1 High Quality
min: 1839     avg: 1867     median: 1880 (4%)     max: 1881 Points
min: 4700     avg: 5400     median: 5400 (12%)     max: 6100 Points
Basemark X 1.1 - Basemark X 1.1 Medium Quality
min: 3855     avg: 3993     median: 4014 (9%)     max: 4087 Points
min: 10600     avg: 11550     median: 11550 (26%)     max: 12500 Points
NenaMark2 - NenaMark2 Score
min: 54.6     avg: 57.3     median: 57.3 (85%)     max: 59.9 fps
PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 2D Graphics Tests
min: 2745     avg: 2822     median: 2792 (3%)     max: 2929 Points
PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 3D Graphics Tests
min: 665     avg: 756     median: 791 (1%)     max: 811 Points

Average Benchmarks Qualcomm Adreno 306 → 100% n=3

Average Benchmarks Qualcomm Adreno 308 → 147% n=3

Average Benchmarks Qualcomm Adreno 320 → 254% n=3

- Range of benchmark values for this graphics card
- Average benchmark values for this graphics card
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
1 This benchmark is not used for the average calculation

Game Benchmarks

The following benchmarks stem from our benchmarks of review laptops. The performance depends on the used graphics memory, clock rate, processor, system settings, drivers, and operating systems. So the results don't have to be representative for all laptops with this GPU. For detailed information on the benchmark results, click on the fps number.

PUBG Mobile

PUBG Mobile

2018
low
Adreno 308:
22  fps
Arena of Valor

Arena of Valor

2018
low
Adreno 308:
30 31 31 ~ 31 fps
ultra
Adreno 308:
28 30 31 ~ 30 fps
Shadow Fight 3

Shadow Fight 3

2018
low
Adreno 308:
29 41.5 47 ~ 39 fps
high
Adreno 308:
34.5 39 ~ 37 fps
Dead Trigger 2

Dead Trigger 2

2013
high
100%
Adreno 306:
30 30 30 30 35 ~ 31 fps
97%
Adreno 308:
30 30 ~ 30 fps
79%
Adreno 320:
24.6 1920 x 1080  fps
Fifa 14 Mobile Android

Fifa 14 Mobile Android

2013
high
Adreno 320:
29 1280 x 720 29.8 1920 x 1080 ~ 29 fps
Asphalt 8: Airborne

Asphalt 8: Airborne

2013
low
100%
Adreno 306:
29 31 ~ 30 fps
100%
Adreno 308:
29 30 ~ 30 fps
83%
Adreno 320:
24.8 1280x720  fps
high
100%
Adreno 306:
14 15 16 16 16 ~ 15 fps
120%
Adreno 308:
18 18 ~ 18 fps
180%
Adreno 320:
26 1280x720 27.2 1920 x 1080 ~ 27 fps
Real Racing 3

Real Racing 3

2013
low
Adreno 308:
49  fps
Adreno 320:
44 1280x720  fps
high
Adreno 308:
27  fps
Adreno 320:
21 1280x720  fps
Temple Run 2

Temple Run 2

2013
high
Adreno 308:
54  fps
Adreno 320:
55 1280x720  fps
Subway Surfers

Subway Surfers

2012
high
Adreno 320:
58 1280x720  fps
Grand Theft Auto 3 Android

Grand Theft Auto 3 Android

2011
low
Adreno 320:
20 1280x720  fps

Average Gaming Qualcomm Adreno 306 → 100%

Average Gaming 30-70 fps → 100%

Average Gaming Qualcomm Adreno 308 → 106%

Average Gaming Qualcomm Adreno 320 → 114%

Qualcomm Adreno 308lowmed.highultraQHD4K
PUBG Mobile22
Arena of Valor3130
Shadow Fight 33937
Dead Trigger 230
Asphalt 8: Airborne3018
Real Racing 34927
Temple Run 254
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Dead Trigger 231
Asphalt 8: Airborne3015
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Qualcomm Adreno 320lowmed.highultraQHD4K
Dead Trigger 224.6
Fifa 14 Mobile Android29
Asphalt 8: Airborne24.827
Real Racing 34421
Temple Run 255
Subway Surfers58
Grand Theft Auto 3 Android20
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For more games that might be playable and a list of all games and graphics cards visit our Gaming List

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