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PowerVR GX6250

Imagination PowerVR GX6250

The PowerVR GX6250 from Imagination Technologies is a mobile graphics card for ARM based SoCs. It is usually used in Android based laptops and smartphones. It was first announced in the MediaTek MT8173 in mid 2014. The performance should be in the higher middle class of mobile GPUs.

The graphics card is part of the series 6XT (Rogue) of GPUs and offers a unified shader architecture with two clusters, two TMUs and 32 FP32-ALUs. The GPU supports OpenGL 3.x/4.x, OpenGL ES 3.x and DirectX 10.

In the MT8173 the GPU is clocked at 700 MHz and therefore the performance should be similar to the Adreno 330. Therefore, even demanding games of 2014 should run fluently.

PowerVR Series 6XT (Rogue) Series

PowerVR GXA6850 compare 256 @ 0.45 GHz128 Bit
PowerVR GX6450 compare 128 @ 0.45 GHz64 Bit
PowerVR GX6250 64 @ 0.7 GHz64 Bit
CodenameRogue
ArchitecturePowerVR Rogue
Pipelines64 - unified
Core Speed700 (Boost) MHz
Memory Bus Width64 Bit
Shared Memoryno
APIDirectX 10, OpenGL 3.x, 4.x, OpenGL ES 3.x
technology28 nm
FeaturesOpenGL 3.x, 4.x, OpenGL ES 3.x
Date of Announcement09.09.2014
Link to Manufacturer Pagewww.imgtec.com
CPU in PowerVR GX6250GPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Mediatek MT81766 x 2100 MHz600 MHz? MHz
Mediatek MT81734 x 2400 MHz? MHz700 MHz
Mediatek MT8173C4 x 2100 MHz? MHz700 MHz
min. - max.600 - ? MHz700 MHz

Benchmarks

3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Graphics
min: 11719     avg: 14380     median: 14121 (1%)     max: 16690 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited
min: 796     avg: 932     median: 840 (4%)     max: 1159 Points
+ 3 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited Graphics
min: 754     avg: 891     median: 812 (2%)     max: 1108 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited
min: 532     avg: 690     median: 612 (3%)     max: 926 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics
min: 506     avg: 614     median: 528 (1%)     max: 809 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0)
min: 671     avg: 844     median: 805.5 (7%)     max: 1092 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Graphics
min: 595     avg: 762     median: 741 (4%)     max: 970 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1)
min: 489     avg: 716     median: 744 (4%)     max: 887 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Graphics
min: 413     avg: 628     median: 660 (2%)     max: 778 Points
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GFXBench - GFXBench Car Chase Offscreen
min: 2     avg: 3.5     median: 3.4 (0%)     max: 5.1 fps
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GFXBench 3.1 - GFXBench Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
min: 4.9     avg: 7.5     median: 7.5 (0%)     max: 9.9 fps
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GFXBench 3.0 - GFXBench 3.0 Manhattan Offscreen
min: 8.5     avg: 12.5     median: 14 (1%)     max: 16 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: 18     avg: 26.4     median: 27.8 (0%)     max: 33 fps
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red legend - Average benchmark values
* 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.

Dead Trigger 2

Dead Trigger 2

2013
high
30 59 ~ 45 fps    + Compare
» With most tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Asphalt 8: Airborne

Asphalt 8: Airborne

2013
low
30 30 ~ 30 fps    + Compare
high
22 26 ~ 24 fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Temple Run 2

Temple Run 2

2013
high
60  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
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Dead Trigger 245
Asphalt 8: Airborne3024
Temple Run 260
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Notebook reviews with PowerVR GX6250 graphics card

Alldocube X Tablet Review

Alldocube X Tablet Review

How much tablet can $270 buy you? The Alldocube integrates a fair number of high-end features not normally found on budget models like a fingerprint reader, ver...
Mediatek MT8176 | PowerVR GX6250 | 10.50" | 496 g
Lenovo Chromebook C330 Laptop Review

Lenovo Chromebook C330 Laptop Review

The Lenovo Chromebook C330 is one of the most balanced Chromebooks to cross our review desk. While there are some weak points (notably the keyboard and port sel...
Mediatek MT8173C | PowerVR GX6250 | 11.60" | 1.2 kg
Acer Iconia Tab 10 Tablet Review

Acer Iconia Tab 10 Tablet Review

Gold chain substitute. The Acer Iconia Tab 10 stands out with above-average performance at an ambitious price. But can it meet these expectations? A few minutes...
Mediatek MT8176 | PowerVR GX6250 | 10.10" | 531 g
Amazon Fire HD 10 (2017) Tablet Review

Amazon Fire HD 10 (2017) Tablet Review

Couch surfer. Amazon Prime customers who do not mind some advertisements will find the 10-inch seventh generation Fire HD Tablet great value for money. As expec...
Mediatek MT8173 | PowerVR GX6250 | 10.10" | 497 g
Lenovo Flex 11 Chromebook Laptop Review

Lenovo Flex 11 Chromebook Laptop Review

Barebones utilitarianism… One truly bright spot for Chromebooks has been the education sector, wherein their adoption has been disproportionately high. In recog...
Mediatek MT8173C | PowerVR GX6250 | 11.60" | 1.4 kg

Acer Chromebook R13 CB5-312T-K0YK: Mediatek MT8173C, 13.30", 1.5 kg
  Review » Acer Chromebook R13 CB5-312T-K0YK Convertible Review

Asus ZenPad 3s 10 Z500M: Mediatek MT8176, 9.70", 0.4 kg
  Review » Asus ZenPad 3s 10 (Z500M-1H006A) Tablet Review

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook 11-82HG0006US: Mediatek MT8173C, 11.60", 1.2 kg
  External Review » Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook 11-82HG0006US

Lenovo Chromebook S330-81JW0000US: Mediatek MT8173C, 14.00", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Lenovo Chromebook S330-81JW0000US

Acer Chromebook R13 CB5-312T-K7SP: Mediatek MT8173C, 13.30", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Acer Chromebook R13 CB5-312T-K7SP

Lenovo Chromebook C330-81HY0000US: Mediatek MT8173C, 11.60", 1.2 kg
  External Review » Lenovo Chromebook C330-81HY0000US

Lenovo Chromebook C330-81HY0005MH: Mediatek MT8173C, 11.60", 1.2 kg
  External Review » Lenovo Chromebook C330-81HY0005MH

Alldocube Alldocube X: Mediatek MT8176, 10.50", 0.5 kg
  External Review » Alldocube Alldocube X

Lenovo Chromebook S330-81JW0008MH: Mediatek MT8173C, 14.00", 1.9 kg
  External Review » Lenovo Chromebook S330-81JW0008MH

Lenovo Chromebook C330-81HY0008UK: Mediatek MT8173C, 11.60", 1.2 kg
  External Review » Lenovo Chromebook C330-81HY0008UK

Lenovo Chromebook C330-81HY000DUS: Mediatek MT8173C, 11.60", 1.2 kg
  External Review » Lenovo Chromebook C330-81HY000DUS

Lenovo Yoga 300e-81H0000LNH: Mediatek MT8173C, 11.60", 1.4 kg
  External Review » Lenovo Yoga 300e-81H0000LNH

Acer Chromebook R13 CB5-312T-K1TR: Mediatek MT8173, 13.30", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Acer Chromebook R13 CB5-312T-K1TR

Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Edition: Mediatek MT8173, 10.10", 0.7 kg
  External Review » Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Edition

Lenovo N23 Yoga Ruggedized ZA260044NL: Mediatek MT8173C, 11.60", 1.4 kg
  External Review » Lenovo N23 Yoga Ruggedized ZA260044NL

Teclast Master T8: Mediatek MT8176, 8.40", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Teclast Master T8

Chuwi Hi9: Mediatek MT8173, 8.40", 0.4 kg
  External Review » Chuwi Hi9

Teclast T10: Mediatek MT8176, 10.10", 0.6 kg
  External Review » Teclast T10

Acer Chromebook R13 CB5-312T-K0YK: Mediatek MT8173C, 13.30", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Acer Chromebook R13 CB5-312T-K0YK

Amazon Fire HD 10 2017: Mediatek MT8173, 10.10", 0.5 kg
  External Review » Amazon Fire HD 10 2017

Acer Iconia Tab 10 A3-A50: Mediatek MT8176, 10.10", 0.5 kg
  External Review » Acer Iconia Tab 10 A3-A50

Lenovo Flex 11 Chromebook: Mediatek MT8173C, 11.60", 1.4 kg
  External Review » Lenovo Flex 11 Chromebook

Xiaomi MiPad 3: Mediatek MT8176, 7.90", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi MiPad 3

Acer Chromebook R13 CB5-312T-K5X4: Mediatek MT8173C, 13.30", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Acer Chromebook R13 CB5-312T-K5X4

Acer Chromebook R13 CB5-312T-K8Z9: Mediatek MT8173, 13.30", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Acer Chromebook R13 CB5-312T-K8Z9

Asus ZenPad 3s 10 Z500M: Mediatek MT8176, 9.70", 0.4 kg
  External Review » Asus ZenPad 3s 10 Z550M

Asus ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M-1J009A: Mediatek MT8176, 9.70", 0.4 kg
  External Review » Asus ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M-1J009A 3S 10 Z500M-1J009A

Asus ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M-1H: Mediatek MT8176, 9.70", 0.4 kg
  External Review » Asus ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M-1H

Asus ZenPad 3s 10: Mediatek MT8176, 9.70", 0.4 kg
  External Review » Asus ZenPad 3s 10

Asus ZenPad 10 3S Z500M-1J009A: unknown, 9.70", 0.4 kg
  External Review » Asus ZenPad 10 3S Z500M-1J009A

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