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PowerVR GM9446

The Imagination Technologies PowerVR GM9446 (or IMG PowerVR GM 9446) is a low end integrated graphics card for smartphones and tablets. It is for example integrated in the Mediatek Helio P90 SoC. The GPU supports OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan 1.1, OpenCL 1.2 and Android NN HAL.

The performance in the Helio P90 is only slightly faster than the entry level Adreno 430 GPU.

ManufacturerImagination
CodenameRogue
ArchitecturePowerVR Rogue
Memory Bus Width64 Bit
Shared Memoryno
technology12 nm
Date of Announcement22.09.2017
Link to Manufacturer Pagehttps://www.imgtec.com/powervr-gpu/gm9446/
CPU in PowerVR GM9446GPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Mediatek Helio P908 x 2200 MHz? MHz? MHz

Benchmarks

3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Graphics
min: 27134     avg: 28629     median: 28629 (5%)     max: 30124 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited
min: 1245     avg: 1864     median: 1864 (14%)     max: 2483 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited Graphics
min: 1086     avg: 1748     median: 1748 (6%)     max: 2410 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited
min: 1287     avg: 1826     median: 1826 (19%)     max: 2365 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics
min: 1116     avg: 1667     median: 1666.5 (13%)     max: 2217 Points
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GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
GLBench 2.7 T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 +
GLBench 2.7 T-Rex HD Onscreen C24Z16 +
GFXBench 3.0 - GFXBench 3.0 Manhattan Offscreen
27 fps (3%)
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GFXBench 3.0 - GFXBench 3.0 Manhattan
20 fps (5%)
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GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen
min: 3.5     avg: 4.7     median: 4.7 (3%)     max: 5.8 fps
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GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
min: 3.8     avg: 4.1     median: 4.1 (2%)     max: 4.3 fps
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GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen
min: 7.6     avg: 8.5     median: 8.5 (4%)     max: 9.3 fps
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GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen
min: 8.4     avg: 9.7     median: 9.7 (2%)     max: 11 fps
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GFXBench - GFXBench Car Chase Offscreen
8.7 fps (2%)
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GFXBench - GFXBench Car Chase Onscreen
7.7 fps (3%)
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PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile 2D Graphics Tests
10176 Points (21%)
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PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile 3D Graphics Tests
2345 Points (8%)
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- Range of benchmark values for this graphics card
- 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.

PUBG Mobile

PUBG Mobile

2018
med.
40 fps  fps    + Compare
high
29 fps  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings med..
Dead Trigger 2

Dead Trigger 2

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

Asphalt 9: Legends

2013
low
29 fps  fps    + Compare
high
29 fps  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.

For more games that might be playable and a list of all games and graphics cards visit our Gaming List

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Performance Rating | 3DMark | GFXBench | PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1
Performance Rating - Percent
Average Qualcomm Adreno 618
 
100 pt ∼100%
Average Qualcomm Adreno 616
 
65 pt ∼65%
Oppo Reno2 Z
PowerVR GM9446, Helio P90, 128 GB UFS 2.0 Flash
54.5 pt ∼55%
Average ARM Mali-G72 MP3
 
47 pt ∼47%
Average Qualcomm Adreno 430 -2!
 
46 pt ∼46%
Average Qualcomm Adreno 612
 
40.7 pt ∼41%
Average ARM Mali-T880 MP4
 
31.9 pt ∼32%
3DMark - 2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics
Average Qualcomm Adreno 618
  (2085 - 2832, n=18)
2489 Points ∼100%
Oppo Reno2 Z
PowerVR GM9446, Helio P90, 128 GB UFS 2.0 Flash
2217 Points ∼89%
Average Qualcomm Adreno 616
  (1611 - 2147, n=12)
1825 Points ∼73%
Average Qualcomm Adreno 430
 
1777 Points ∼71%
Average ARM Mali-G72 MP3
  (721 - 1533, n=30)
1166 Points ∼47%
Average Qualcomm Adreno 612
  (851 - 1094, n=4)
962 Points ∼39%
Average ARM Mali-T880 MP4
  (360 - 1108, n=9)
816 Points ∼33%
GFXBench
2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
Average Qualcomm Adreno 618
  (5.4 - 10, n=18)
6.91 fps ∼100%
Average Qualcomm Adreno 616
  (4.4 - 7.8, n=12)
5.23 fps ∼76%
Oppo Reno2 Z
PowerVR GM9446, Helio P90, 128 GB UFS 2.0 Flash
4.3 fps ∼62%
Average Qualcomm Adreno 612
  (3 - 4.8, n=4)
3.53 fps ∼51%
Average ARM Mali-G72 MP3
  (2.1 - 4.9, n=31)
3.16 fps ∼46%
Average ARM Mali-T880 MP4
  (2.4 - 2.5, n=3)
2.47 fps ∼36%
1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen
Average Qualcomm Adreno 618
  (15 - 21, n=17)
18 fps ∼100%
Average Qualcomm Adreno 616
  (12 - 16, n=12)
13.6 fps ∼76%
Average Qualcomm Adreno 612
  (9 - 9.9, n=4)
9.28 fps ∼52%
Average ARM Mali-G72 MP3
  (6.1 - 10, n=31)
8.54 fps ∼47%
Oppo Reno2 Z
PowerVR GM9446, Helio P90, 128 GB UFS 2.0 Flash
8.4 fps ∼47%
Average ARM Mali-T880 MP4
  (6.9 - 7.2, n=3)
7.03 fps ∼39%
off screen Car Chase Offscreen
Average Qualcomm Adreno 618
  (14 - 19, n=15)
17.2 fps ∼100%
Average Qualcomm Adreno 616
  (8.5 - 15, n=12)
12.5 fps ∼73%
Oppo Reno2 Z
PowerVR GM9446, Helio P90, 128 GB UFS 2.0 Flash
8.7 fps ∼51%
Average Qualcomm Adreno 430
  (4.5 - 12, n=6)
8.25 fps ∼48%
Average ARM Mali-G72 MP3
  (5.8 - 10, n=28)
8.17 fps ∼48%
Average Qualcomm Adreno 612
  (8 - 8.2, n=2)
8.1 fps ∼47%
Average ARM Mali-T880 MP4
  (4.8 - 7.3, n=12)
6.33 fps ∼37%
PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - 3D Graphics Tests
Average Qualcomm Adreno 618
  (3043 - 23117, n=3)
9739 Points ∼100%
Average ARM Mali-G72 MP3
  (1538 - 21615, n=8)
4645 Points ∼48%
Average Qualcomm Adreno 616
  (2466 - 2911, n=6)
2689 Points ∼28%
Oppo Reno2 Z
PowerVR GM9446, Helio P90, 128 GB UFS 2.0 Flash
2345 Points ∼24%
Average Qualcomm Adreno 430
  (1297 - 2887, n=6)
1812 Points ∼19%
Average Qualcomm Adreno 612
 
1491 Points ∼15%
Average ARM Mali-T880 MP4
  (1344 - 1548, n=3)
1469 Points ∼15%

Notebook reviews with PowerVR GM9446 graphics card

Oppo Reno2 Z: Mediatek Helio P90, 6.50", 0.2 kg
  Review » Oppo Reno2 Z Smartphone Review: Pseudo quad-cam phone with ups and downs

Oppo Reno3: Mediatek Helio P90, 6.40", 0.2 kg
  Review » Oppo Reno3 Smartphone Review – Many Lenses for Little Money

Blackview BV9900: Mediatek Helio P90, 5.80", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Blackview BV9900

Blackview BV9900 Pro: Mediatek Helio P90, 5.84", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Blackview BV9900 Pro

Doogee S95: Mediatek Helio P90, 6.30", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Doogee S95

Oppo A93: unknown, 6.43", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Oppo A93

Oppo F17 Pro: unknown, 6.43", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Oppo F17 Pro

Oppo Reno2 Z: Mediatek Helio P90, 6.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Oppo Reno2 Z

Oppo Reno3: Mediatek Helio P90, 6.40", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Oppo Reno3

Oppo Reno4 F: unknown, 6.43", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Oppo Reno4 F

Oppo Reno4 Lite: unknown, 6.43", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Oppo Reno4 Lite

Oukitel WP7: Mediatek Helio P90, 6.53", 0.4 kg
  External Review » Oukitel WP7

Ulefone Armor 7E: Mediatek Helio P90, 6.30", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Ulefone Armor 7E

Ulefone Armor 9: Mediatek Helio P90, 6.30", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Ulefone Armor 9

Oppo Reno2 Z: Mediatek Helio P90, 6.50", 0.2 kg
   » Why the Oppo Reno2 Z fails to convince us in our review

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Playable games for each graphics card and their average FPS results.

Class 3

A12Z Bionic GPU *
A12X Bionic GPU *
A14 Bionic GPU *
Adreno 660 *
Mali-G78 MP24 *
A13 Bionic GPU *
A12 Bionic GPU *
Adreno 650 *
Mali-G78 MP14 *
A11 Bionic GPU *
A10X Fusion GPU *
A9X / PowerVR GT7xxx
Tegra X1 Maxwell GPU

Class 4

A10 Fusion GPU
Mali-G77 MP11 *
Mali-G77 MP9 *
Mali-G76 MP16 *
Adreno 640 *
Mali-G76 MP12 *
Mali-G76 MP10 *
Mali-G57 MP6 *
Mali-G57 MP5 *
Adreno 540 *
Mali-G72 MP18 *
Mali-G71 MP20 *
Mali-G72 MP12 *
Mali-G71 MP8
PowerVR GM9446
Adreno 530
PowerVR GXA6850
GeForce ULP K1 (Tegra K1 Kepler GPU)
A9 / PowerVR GT7600
Mali-T880 MP12
Mali-G76 MP4 *
Mali-T760 MP8
Mali-G71 MP2 *
Adreno 430
Mali-G72 MP3 *
Mali-T880 MP4
Mali-G52 MP6 *
Mali-G52 MP2 *
Mali-G52 MP2 *
Mali-T760 MP6
Mali-T880 MP2
PowerVR GX6450
Adreno 420
Adreno 620 *
Mali-G57 MP4 *
Mali-G57 MP3 *

Class 5

Adreno 418
Adreno 619 *
Adreno 619L *
Adreno 618 *
Adreno 616 *
Mali-G51 MP4 *
Adreno 612 *
Adreno 610 *
Adreno 512 *
Adreno 510 *
Adreno 330
PowerVR G6430
PowerVR GX6250
PowerVR G6400
Mali-T628 MP6
Mali-T760 MP4
SGX554MP4
Mali-T628 MP4
Adreno 509 *
Adreno 508 *
Adreno 506 *
GE8322 / IMG8322 *
Adreno 505 *
Adreno 504 *
Mali-T860 MP2
Mali-T830 MP3
Mali-T604 MP4
GeForce Tegra 4 *
PowerVR G6200
Adreno 405 *
Mali-T830 MP2

Class 6

SGX543MP4 *
Mali-T624
Adreno 320 *
Mali-T760 MP2
PowerVR GE8320 *
PowerVR GE8300 *
PowerVR GE8100 *
Mali-T720 MP4
Mali-450 MP4
Mali-T830 MP1
SGX543MP3 *
SGX543MP2 *
SGX545
SGX544MP2 *
Mali-T720 MP2
SGX544 *
Adreno 308
Adreno 306
Adreno 305
Adreno 304
Mali-T720
GC7000UL
Adreno 302
Adreno 225 *
GC4000 *
Mali-400 MP4 *
VideoCore-IV *
Adreno 220 *
Vivante GC1000+ Dual-Core
Mali-400 MP2 *
Mali-400 MP *
SGX540 *
Adreno 205 *
Adreno 203 *
GC800 *
SGX535
SGX531
SGX530
Adreno 200 *
Mali-200 *

* Approximate position of the graphics adapter

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