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IMG BXM-8-256

Imagination IMG BXM-8-256

The Imagination IMG BXM-8-256 is an integrated graphics card for ARM-SoCs. It first appeared in the mid-range MediaTek Dimensity 930 (6nm) clocked at up to 900 MHz. The iGPU is based on the B-Series architecture that should be about 30% more power efficient than the previous generation (PowerVR). According to Imagination the BXM-8-256 MC1 (single core) offers 8 texels / clock and 256 FP32 / clock. The wavefront width is 128 Bit.

The GPU supports OpenGL ES 3.X, Vulkan 1.3, OpenCL 3.0, and Android NN HAL.

IMG B-Series Series

IMG BXM-8-256 @ 0.9 GHz64 Bit
IMG BXM-4-64 MC1 compare
CodenameB-Series
ArchitectureB-Series
Core Speed900 MHz
Memory Bus Width64 Bit
Shared Memoryno
APIOpenGL ES 3.x, OpenCL 3.0, Vulkan 1.3
technology6 nm
Date of Announcement09.09.2014
Link to Manufacturer Pagewww.imaginationtech.com
CPU in IMG BXM-8-256GPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
MediaTek Dimensity 70258 x 2000 MHz? MHz? MHz
MediaTek Dimensity 70208 x 2000 MHz? MHz? MHz
MediaTek Dimensity 9308 x 2000 MHz? MHz900 MHz
min. - max.? MHz900 MHz

Benchmarks

3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited
min: 3172     avg: 3338     median: 3419 (15%)     max: 3423 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited Graphics
min: 3278     avg: 3365     median: 3404 (7%)     max: 3413 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited
min: 2462     avg: 2546     median: 2565.5 (11%)     max: 2589 Points
+ 5 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics
min: 2277     avg: 2359     median: 2370.5 (6%)     max: 2416 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0)
min: 3172     avg: 3330     median: 3378 (30%)     max: 3440 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Graphics
min: 3221     avg: 3385     median: 3445 (21%)     max: 3488 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1)
min: 2386     avg: 2508     median: 2553 (13%)     max: 2586 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Graphics
min: 2368     avg: 2409     median: 2420 (8%)     max: 2440 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited
0 Points (0%)
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3DMark - 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited
0 Points (0%)
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GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
min: 2.6     avg: 2.9     median: 3 (1%)     max: 3 fps
+ 5 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
min: 6.6     avg: 6.9     median: 7.1 (1%)     max: 7.1 fps
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GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen
min: 20     avg: 20.2     median: 20 (1%)     max: 21 fps
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GFXBench - GFXBench Car Chase Offscreen
min: 17     avg: 18     median: 18 (2%)     max: 19 fps
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
GFXBench 3.1 - GFXBench Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
min: 25     avg: 30.5     median: 31 (1%)     max: 35 fps
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GFXBench 3.0 - GFXBench 3.0 Manhattan Offscreen
min: 61     avg: 62     median: 62 (3%)     max: 63 fps
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GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 +
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 - GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16
min: 72     avg: 73.3     median: 73.5 (1%)     max: 74 fps
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Antutu v9 - AnTuTu v9 GPU
min: 97300     avg: 99703     median: 99542 (10%)     max: 102429 Points
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Antutu v10 - AnTuTu v10 GPU
50589 Points (4%)
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Basemark GPU 1.2 - Basemark GPU 1.2 Vulkan Official Medium Offscreen 1080
min: 30.78     avg: 33.2     median: 33.3 (1%)     max: 35.64 fps
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Geekbench 6.4 - Geekbench 6.4 GPU OpenCL
min: 139     avg: 148     median: 148 (0%)     max: 157 points
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Geekbench 6.4 - Geekbench 6.4 GPU Vulkan
min: 134     avg: 143     median: 143 (0%)     max: 152 points
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PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 2D Graphics Tests
24737 Points (8%)
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PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 3D Graphics Tests
11252 Points (19%)
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Power Consumption - GFXBench Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen Power Consumption 150cd *
min: 2.91     avg: 4.5     median: 3.8 (1%)     max: 7.46 Watt
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red legend - Average benchmark values for this graphics card
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance

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.

Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact

2020
low
37.9  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
ultra
24.7  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Armajet

Armajet

2020
high
60 82 ~ 71 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
PUBG Mobile

PUBG Mobile

2018
low
39.7  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
med.
29  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
high
29.8 30 30 39 ~ 32 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Dead Trigger 2

Dead Trigger 2

2013
high
115  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Asphalt 9: Legends

Asphalt 9: Legends

2013
low
30 59 ~ 45 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
high
58.1  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Subway Surfers

Subway Surfers

2012
high
90 120 ~ 105 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
lowmed.highultraQHD4K
Genshin Impact37.924.7
Armajet71
PUBG Mobile39.72932
Dead Trigger 2115
Asphalt 9: Legends4558.1
Subway Surfers105
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Notebook reviews with IMG BXM-8-256 graphics card

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G (image source: Manuel Masiero)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G review - The powerful entry-level smartphone with a big price advantage

Xiaomi's new entry-level phone, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G, can already be had for as low as $250. For this price, you get a lot of smartphone, including a 120...
MediaTek Dimensity 7025 | IMG BXM-8-256 | 6.67" | 190 g
Motorola Moto G55 smartphone review - Inexpensive doesn't have to be boring

Motorola Moto G55 smartphone review - Inexpensive doesn't have to be boring

With a new SoC, unusual colors and a bright display without PWM - this is how the Motorola Moto G55 wants to shake up the affordable mid-range this year. We wil...
MediaTek Dimensity 7025 | IMG BXM-8-256 | 6.49" | 179 g
Motorola Moto G54

Motorola Moto G54 review - One of the best smartphones for less than 200 Euros

The Motorola Moto G54 shows that you don't have to spend a lot of money to get a good, well-rounded smartphone suitable for everyday tasks. The 6.5-inch smartph...
MediaTek Dimensity 7020 | IMG BXM-8-256 | 6.50" | 177 g
CAT S75 smartphone review

Caterpillar CAT S75 review - Outdoor smartphone with satellite communication and underwater camera

The Cat S75 is a true rugged outdoor phone with high IP certification and military protection standards. However, the highlight of the Cat smartphone is the com...
MediaTek Dimensity 930 | IMG BXM-8-256 | 6.58" | 268 g
Motorola Moto G73 5G

Motorola Moto G73 5G review - Brilliant despite its lacklustre display?

A 120Hz screen, solid performance, long battery life, a 50MP camera and a stylish design – on paper, the Motorola Moto G73 5G has everything a good mid-tier sma...
MediaTek Dimensity 930 | IMG BXM-8-256 | 6.50" | 181 g

Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G: unknown, 6.67", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G

Honor X9c Smart: unknown, 6.80", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Honor X9c Smart

Honor X60: unknown, 6.80", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Honor X60

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G: MediaTek Dimensity 7025, 6.67", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G

Motorola Moto G55: MediaTek Dimensity 7025, 6.49", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Motorola Moto G55

Motorola Moto G64: MediaTek Dimensity 7020, 6.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Motorola Moto G64

Motorola Moto G Power 5G 2024: MediaTek Dimensity 7020, 6.70", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Motorola Moto G Power 5G 2024

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G: MediaTek Dimensity 7020, 6.78", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G

Infinix Note 40 Pro+: MediaTek Dimensity 7020, 6.78", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Infinix Note 40 Pro+

Motorola Moto G54 Power Edition: MediaTek Dimensity 7020, 6.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Motorola Moto G54 Power Edition

Motorola Moto G54: MediaTek Dimensity 7020, 6.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Motorola Moto G54

Motorola Moto G Power 5G: MediaTek Dimensity 930, 6.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Motorola Moto G Power 5G

Motorola Defy 2: MediaTek Dimensity 930, 6.60", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Motorola Defy 2

CAT S75: MediaTek Dimensity 930, 6.58", 0.3 kg
  External Review » CAT S75

Motorola Moto G73 5G: MediaTek Dimensity 930, 6.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Motorola Moto G73 5G

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G: MediaTek Dimensity 7025, 6.67", 0.2 kg
   » Verdict on Xiaomi's Redmi Note 14 5G: Budget-friendly smartphone impresses with powerful hardware

Motorola Moto G54: MediaTek Dimensity 7020, 6.50", 0.2 kg
   » Motorola Moto G54 – The 200-Euro smartphone delivers a convincing performance in our test

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Klaus Hinum (Update: 2023-04-28)