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Qualcomm Adreno 530 vs Qualcomm Adreno 418 vs Qualcomm Adreno 512

Qualcomm Adreno 530

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The Qualcomm Adreno 530 is an integrated graphics card for (mostly Android based) smartphones and tablets. It was introduced in the last quarter of 2015 and is integrated in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC. It supports OpenGL ES 3.1 and DirectX 11.1.

The GPU uses a still unknown amount of unified shaders clocked at up to 624 MHz. In 2015 it belongs to the fastest GPU for smartphones. Compared to the predecessor Adreno 430, the 530 is especially faster in demanding benchmarks.

Qualcomm Adreno 418

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The Qualcomm Adreno 418 is an integrated graphics card for (mostly Android based) smartphones and tablets. It is integrated in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 SoC and was announced in mid 2014. The GPU supports OpenGL ES 3.1 and DirectX 11 feature level 11_1 (with hardware tessellation). The graphics card uses a technology called FlexRender to intelligently switch between TBR (TBR Tile Based Renderer) and the classic direct rendering.

Compared to the Adreno 420, the performance of the 418 is about 20 percent slower (at 600 MHz). This puts the Adreno 418 in the upper middle class in 2015 and even demanding (Android) games should run fluently.

Qualcomm Adreno 512

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The Qualcomm Adreno 512 is a mobile graphics card for mid-range smartphones and tablets (mostly Android based). It is included in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoCs and based on the Adreno 500 architecture (like the Adreno 520 in the S820, which should be fully compatible in software).

According to Qualcomm up to 30% faster than the previous generation (Adreno 510?).

The GPU supports modern standards like Vulkan 1.0 (according to Wikipedia), OpenGL ES 3.1 + AE (3.2 in other sources), OpenCL 2.0 and DirectX 12 (FL 12.1 according to Wikipedia, 11.1 according to Qualcomm). Furthermore, the GPU supports Universal Bandwidth Compression (UBWC) to save memory bandwidth.

 

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Qualcomm Adreno 530Qualcomm Adreno 418Qualcomm Adreno 512
Adreno 500 Series
Adreno 540 @ 0.71 GHz
Adreno 530 @ 0.62 GHz
Adreno 512
Adreno 510
Adreno 509
Adreno 508 @ 0.65 GHz
Adreno 506 @ 0.65 GHz
Adreno 505 @ 0.45 GHz
Adreno 504 @ 0.45 GHz
Adreno 430 192 @ 0.65 GHz
Adreno 420 128 @ 0.6 GHz
Adreno 418 128 @ 0.6 GHz
Adreno 405 48 @ 0.55 GHz
Adreno 540 @ 0.71 GHz
Adreno 530 @ 0.62 GHz
Adreno 512
Adreno 510
Adreno 509
Adreno 508 @ 0.65 GHz
Adreno 506 @ 0.65 GHz
Adreno 505 @ 0.45 GHz
Adreno 504 @ 0.45 GHz
Core Speed624 MHz600 (Boost) MHz
Shared Memoryyesyesyes
APIDirectX 11.1, OpenGL ES 3.1 AEPDirectX 11.1, OpenGL ES 3.1DirectX 12.1, OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan
technology14 nm20 nm14 nm
FeaturesOpenGL ES 3.1 AEP, OpenCL 2.0, Direct3D 11.1 (FL 11_1)OpenCL 1.2OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0, Direct3D 12 (FL 12_1)
Date of Announcement15.12.2015 23.06.2014 15.12.2015
Pipelines128 - unified
Link to Manufacturer Pagewww.qualcomm.com
ArchitectureAdreno 500
CPU in Adreno 530GPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro4 x 2400 MHz? MHz653 MHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM89964 x 2200 MHz? MHz624 MHz
min. - max.? MHz624 - 653 MHz
CPU in Adreno 418GPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM89926 x 2000 MHz? MHz600 MHz
CPU in Adreno 512GPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6608 x 2200 MHz? MHz850 MHz

Benchmarks

3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Graphics
min: 24310     avg: 32869     median: 32997 (4%)     max: 40761 Points
min: 17637     avg: 22445     median: 23298.5 (3%)     max: 24864 Points
min: 25561     avg: 28454     median: 29060 (3%)     max: 29496 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Graphics
0 Points (0%)
10381 Points (1%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Graphics
0 Points (0%)
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited
min: 2649     avg: 3348     median: 3425 (15%)     max: 3806 Points
1689 Points (7%)
min: 1887     avg: 2062     median: 2120 (9%)     max: 2161 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited Graphics
min: 3401     avg: 4503     median: 4661.5 (10%)     max: 5006 Points
2012 Points (4%)
min: 1734     avg: 1942     median: 2001 (4%)     max: 2033 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited
min: 2252     avg: 2605     median: 2594.5 (13%)     max: 2893 Points
1193 Points (6%)
min: 1270     avg: 1400     median: 1432 (7%)     max: 1442 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics
min: 2488     avg: 2996     median: 3108 (9%)     max: 3253 Points
1207 Points (4%)
min: 1134     avg: 1237     median: 1257 (4%)     max: 1268 Points
GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
min: 7.1     avg: 8.4     median: 7.2 (1%)     max: 11 fps
min: 3     avg: 3.2     median: 3.2 (1%)     max: 3.3 fps
GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen
min: 15     avg: 17.7     median: 19 (1%)     max: 19 fps
min: 7.9     avg: 8.6     median: 8.6 (1%)     max: 8.8 fps
GFXBench - GFXBench Car Chase Offscreen
min: 14     avg: 18.3     median: 19 (2%)     max: 20 fps
7.2 fps (1%)
min: 8     avg: 8.8     median: 9 (1%)     max: 9.1 fps
GFXBench 3.1 - GFXBench Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
min: 12     avg: 28.6     median: 31 (1%)     max: 34.02 fps
min: 9.9     avg: 10.2     median: 10 (0%)     max: 11 fps
min: 8.2     avg: 13.6     median: 15 (0%)     max: 15 fps
GFXBench 3.0 - GFXBench 3.0 Manhattan Offscreen
min: 26     avg: 43     median: 44.5 (3%)     max: 49 fps
min: 12.3     avg: 14.5     median: 15 (1%)     max: 16 fps
min: 20     avg: 22.1     median: 22.5 (1%)     max: 23 fps
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 + Qualcomm Adreno 530
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 - GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16
min: 47.19     avg: 83.3     median: 88 (1%)     max: 96 fps
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 + Qualcomm Adreno 418
min: 21.82     avg: 31.7     median: 34 (0%)     max: 38 fps
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 + Qualcomm Adreno 512
min: 43     avg: 48.4     median: 50 (0%)     max: 51 fps
Basemark X 1.1 - Basemark X 1.1 High Quality
min: 21420     avg: 30602     median: 33028 (75%)     max: 35449 Points
12793 Points (29%)
Basemark X 1.1 - Basemark X 1.1 Medium Quality
min: 28538     avg: 37215     median: 38353 (85%)     max: 41500 Points
min: 26223     avg: 26360     median: 26339 (59%)     max: 26519 Points
Basemark GPU 1.2 - Basemark GPU 1.2 Vulkan Official Medium Offscreen 1080
12.8 fps (0%)
PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 2D Graphics Tests
min: 4781     avg: 5512     median: 5612.5 (6%)     max: 6042 Points
min: 4601     avg: 4726     median: 4725.5 (5%)     max: 4850 Points
min: 6741     avg: 13532     median: 6900 (7%)     max: 26954 Points
PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 3D Graphics Tests
min: 1913     avg: 2183     median: 2178.5 (4%)     max: 2461 Points
min: 1935     avg: 2057     median: 2057 (4%)     max: 2179 Points
min: 2286     avg: 6896     median: 2290 (4%)     max: 16113 Points
Smartbench 2012 - Smartbench 2012 Gaming Index
4410 Points (96%)
min: 3873     avg: 4163     median: 4118 (90%)     max: 4399 Points

Average Benchmarks Qualcomm Adreno 530 → 100% n=11

Average Benchmarks Qualcomm Adreno 418 → 52% n=11

Average Benchmarks Qualcomm Adreno 512 → 65% n=11

- 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 512:
30  fps
med.
Adreno 512:
24 30 ~ 27 fps
high
Adreno 512:
30 30 30 ~ 30 fps
World of Tanks Blitz

World of Tanks Blitz

2018
high
Adreno 512:
30 60 ~ 45 fps
Arena of Valor

Arena of Valor

2018
low
Adreno 512:
60  fps
ultra
Adreno 512:
30 60 60 ~ 50 fps
Shadow Fight 3

Shadow Fight 3

2018
low
Adreno 512:
60  fps
high
Adreno 512:
60  fps
Dead Trigger 2

Dead Trigger 2

2013
high
100%
Adreno 530:
0 (!) 30 30 30 30 56 58 59 59 60 60 ~ 43 fps
84%
Adreno 418:
30 2560x1440 31.4 2560x1440 47 ~ 36 fps
70%
Adreno 512:
30 30 ~ 30 fps
Asphalt 8: Airborne

Asphalt 8: Airborne

2013
low
100%
Adreno 530:
29 29 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 ~ 30 fps
97%
Adreno 418:
28 28.6 2560x1440 29 2560x1440 ~ 29 fps
high
100%
Adreno 530:
0 (!) 29 29 29 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 48 ~ 29 fps
93%
Adreno 418:
24 28.3 2560x1440 29 2560x1440 ~ 27 fps
100%
Adreno 512:
28 29 30 ~ 29 fps
Asphalt 9: Legends

Asphalt 9: Legends

2013
low
Adreno 512:
28 28 ~ 28 fps
high
Adreno 512:
28 28 28 30 ~ 29 fps
Gangstar Vegas

Gangstar Vegas

2013
ultra
Adreno 418:
22.7 2560x1440  fps
Real Racing 3

Real Racing 3

2013
low
100%
Adreno 530:
60  fps
high
100%
Adreno 530:
35 51 ~ 43 fps
67%
Adreno 418:
28.6 2560x1440 □  fps
Temple Run 2

Temple Run 2

2013
high
Adreno 418:
58.5 2560x1440 60 2560x1440 ~ 59 fps
Subway Surfers

Subway Surfers

2012
high
Adreno 512:
60  fps
Minecraft - Pocket Edition

Minecraft - Pocket Edition

2011
ultra
Adreno 418:
51.9 2560x1440 □  fps

Average Gaming Qualcomm Adreno 530 → 100%

Average Gaming 30-70 fps → 100%

Average Gaming Qualcomm Adreno 418 → 85%

Average Gaming 30-70 fps → 84%

Average Gaming Qualcomm Adreno 512 → 85%

Qualcomm Adreno 512lowmed.highultraQHD4K
PUBG Mobile302730
World of Tanks Blitz45
Arena of Valor6050
Shadow Fight 36060
Dead Trigger 230
Asphalt 8: Airborne29
Asphalt 9: Legends2829
Subway Surfers60
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Real Racing 36043
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Qualcomm Adreno 418lowmed.highultraQHD4K
Dead Trigger 236
Asphalt 8: Airborne2927
Gangstar Vegas22.7
Real Racing 328.6
Temple Run 259
Minecraft - Pocket Edition51.9
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