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Qualcomm Adreno 508

The Qualcomm Adreno 508 is a mobile graphics card for mid-range smartphones and tablets (mostly Android based). It is included in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SoCs and based on the Adreno 500 architecture (like the Adreno 520 in the S820, which should be fully compatible in software).

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.

According to Qualcomm "up to 30% faster graphics rendering than previous designs". 

Adreno 500 Series

Adreno 540 compare @ 0.71 GHz
Adreno 530 compare @ 0.62 GHz
Adreno 512 compare
Adreno 510 compare
Adreno 509 compare
Adreno 508 @ 0.65 GHz
Adreno 506 compare @ 0.65 GHz
Adreno 505 compare @ 0.45 GHz
Adreno 504 compare @ 0.45 GHz
ArchitectureAdreno 500
Core Speed650 MHz
Shared Memoryyes
APIDirectX 12.1, OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan
technology14 nm
FeaturesOpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0, Direct3D 12 (FL 12_1)
Date of Announcement08.05.2017
CPU in Adreno 508GPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6308 x 2200 MHz? MHz? MHz

Benchmarks

3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Graphics
min: 16508     avg: 18279     median: 18469 (2%)     max: 18635 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited
min: 1299     avg: 1379     median: 1391 (7%)     max: 1415 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited Graphics
min: 1204     avg: 1302     median: 1318 (3%)     max: 1332 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited
min: 872     avg: 904     median: 907 (6%)     max: 919 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics
min: 767     avg: 797     median: 801 (3%)     max: 809 Points
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GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
GFXBench 2.7 T-Rex HD Onscreen C24Z16 +
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 - GFXBench 2.7 T-Rex HD Onscreen C24Z16
min: 25     avg: 29.2     median: 29 (1%)     max: 31 fps
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GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 +
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 - GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16
min: 29     avg: 29.7     median: 30 (0%)     max: 30 fps
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GFXBench 3.0 - GFXBench 3.0 Manhattan
min: 11     avg: 13.8     median: 14 (4%)     max: 15 fps
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GFXBench 3.0 - GFXBench 3.0 Manhattan Offscreen
min: 13     avg: 13.9     median: 14 (1%)     max: 14 fps
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GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen
min: 2.7     avg: 3     median: 3.1 (2%)     max: 3.2 fps
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GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
min: 1.7     avg: 1.8     median: 1.9 (1%)     max: 1.9 fps
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GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen
min: 4.4     avg: 5.1     median: 5.2 (2%)     max: 5.4 fps
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GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen
min: 4.9     avg: 5.3     median: 5.3 (1%)     max: 5.6 fps
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GFXBench - GFXBench Car Chase Onscreen
min: 4.3     avg: 5.5     median: 5.4 (0%)     max: 6 fps
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GFXBench - GFXBench Car Chase Offscreen
min: 5.3     avg: 5.5     median: 5.5 (0%)     max: 5.6 fps
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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.
25  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Arena of Valor

Arena of Valor

2018
low
30 31 31 31 31 ~ 31 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
ultra
30 30 30 30 31 ~ 30 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Shadow Fight 3

Shadow Fight 3

2018
low
29 30 55 ~ 38 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
high
56 58 59 ~ 58 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Battle Bay

Battle Bay

2018
low
61  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
high
61  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Dead Trigger 2

Dead Trigger 2

2013
high
30 30 30 30 60 ~ 36 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With most tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Asphalt 8: Airborne

Asphalt 8: Airborne

2013
low
30 30 30 30 ~ 30 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
high
28 30 30 30 ~ 30 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Asphalt 9: Legends

Asphalt 9: Legends

2013
low
29 30 30 ~ 30 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
high
25 28 30 ~ 28 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Real Racing 3

Real Racing 3

2013
high
32  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Temple Run 2

Temple Run 2

2013
high
58 60 ~ 59 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.

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Notebook reviews with Qualcomm Adreno 508 graphics card

Sony Xperia 10

Sony Xperia 10 Smartphone Review

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 508 | 6.00" | 162 g
Sharp D10

Sharp Aquos D10 Smartphone Review

The Sharp Aquos D10 is attempting to win the hearts of shoppers with its camera that has optical zoom and its almost bezel-free design. The D10 has a Qualcomm S...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 508 | 5.90" | 165 g
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus Smartphone Review

After the regular XA2 and its more powerful Ultra version, interested buyers can now select from three XA2 models. The design has been updated slightly, now off...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 508 | 6.00" | 204 g
CAT S61

CAT S61 Smartphone Review

The robust CAT S61 puts all those who say that there are no innovations in the smartphone market to shame. However, with the built-in thermal-imaging camera, a ...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 508 | 5.20" | 250 g
Sharp Aquos C10

Sharp Aquos C10 Smartphone Review

With the Sharp Aquos C10 mid-range smartphone, the manufacturer that is quite successful in Japan also tries to get a foot in the door in the West again as well...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 508 | 5.50" | 140 g

JVC J20: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 5.65", 0.2 kg
  Review » JVC J20 Smartphone Review

Motorola Moto G6 Plus: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 5.90", 0.2 kg
  Review » Motorola Moto G6 Plus Smartphone Review

Nokia 6 2018: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 5.50", 0.2 kg
  Review » Nokia 6 (2018) Smartphone Review

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 6.00", 0.2 kg
  Review » Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra Smartphone Review

Sony Xperia XA2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 5.20", 0.2 kg
  Review » Sony Xperia XA2 Smartphone Review

Motorola Moto X4: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 5.20", 0.2 kg
  Review » Motorola Moto X4 Smartphone Review

HTC U11 Life: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 5.20", 0.1 kg
  Review » HTC U11 Life Smartphone Review

Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 5.50", 0.2 kg
  Review » Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL Smartphone Review

CAT S48c: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 5.00", 0.3 kg
  External Review » CAT S48c

Sony Xperia 10: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 6.00", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Sony Xperia 10

Nokia 6.1: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 5.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Nokia 6.1

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 6.00", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Sony Xperia XA2 Plus

Sharp Aquos D10: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 5.99", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Sharp Aquos D10

Sharp Aquos C10: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 5.50", 0.1 kg
  External Review » Sharp Aquos C10

Motorola Moto G6 Plus: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 5.90", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Motorola Moto G6 Plus

Sharp Aquos S3: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 6.00", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Sharp Aquos S3

Nokia 6 2018: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 5.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Nokia 6 (2018)

CAT S61: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 5.20", 0.3 kg
  External Review » CAT S61

Sharp Aquos S2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 5.50", 0.1 kg
  External Review » Sharp Aquos S2

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 6.00", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra

Sony Xperia XA2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 5.20", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Sony Xperia XA2

Nokia 7: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 5.20", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Nokia 7

HTC U11 Life: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 5.20", 0.1 kg
  External Review » HTC U11 Life

Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 5.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Asus Zenfone 4 ZE554KL

Motorola Moto X4: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 5.20", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Motorola Moto X4

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Class 3

UHD Graphics 750
A12Z Bionic GPU *
A12X Bionic GPU *
Adreno 740 *
A16 GPU 5-Core *
A15 GPU 5-Core *
Adreno 730 *
Mali-G710 MP10 *
A15 GPU 4-Core *
A14 Bionic GPU *
Xclipse 920 *
Adreno 660 *
Mali-G78 MP24 *
Mali-G710 MP7 *
Mali-G78 MP22 *
A13 Bionic GPU *
A12 Bionic GPU *
Adreno 650 *
Mali-G78 MP20 *
Mali-G78 MP14 *
A11 Bionic GPU *
A10X Fusion GPU *
A9X / PowerVR GT7xxx
Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
Tegra X1 Maxwell GPU

Class 4

UHD Graphics 730
A10 Fusion GPU
Mali-G77 MP11 *
Mali-G77 MP9 *
Mali-G76 MP16 *
Mali-G610 MP6 *
Adreno 642 *
Adreno 642L *
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-G68 MP4 *
Mali-T880 MP4
Mali-G52 MP6 *
Mali-G68 MP2 *
Mali-G52 MP2 *
Mali-G52 MP1 *
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 *
Mali-G57 MP2 *
Mali-G57 MP1 *
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
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