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Qualcomm Adreno 512

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.

 

Adreno 500 Series

Adreno 540 compare @ 0.71 GHz
Adreno 530 compare @ 0.62 GHz
Adreno 512
Adreno 510 compare
Adreno 509 compare
Adreno 508 compare @ 0.65 GHz
Adreno 506 compare @ 0.65 GHz
Adreno 505 compare @ 0.45 GHz
Adreno 504 compare @ 0.45 GHz
ArchitectureAdreno 500
iGPUIntegrated Graphics
Shared Memoryyes
APIDirectX 12.1, OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan
Man. Technology14 nm
FeaturesOpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0, Direct3D 12 (FL 12_1)
Date of Announcement15.12.2015
CPU in Adreno 512GPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6608 x 2200 MHz? MHz850 MHz

Benchmarks

3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Graphics
min: 25561     avg: 28454     median: 29060 (3%)     max: 29496 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited
min: 1887     avg: 2062     median: 2120 (9%)     max: 2161 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited Graphics
min: 1734     avg: 1942     median: 2001 (4%)     max: 2033 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited
min: 1270     avg: 1400     median: 1432 (6%)     max: 1442 Points
+ 14 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics
min: 1134     avg: 1237     median: 1257 (3%)     max: 1268 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0)
min: 1825     avg: 2021     median: 2053 (18%)     max: 2104 Points
+ 13 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Graphics
min: 1711     avg: 1893     median: 1914 (11%)     max: 1986 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1)
min: 1124     avg: 1328     median: 1354 (7%)     max: 1374 Points
+ 15 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Graphics
min: 1061     avg: 1172     median: 1186 (4%)     max: 1206 Points
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GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
min: 3     avg: 3.2     median: 3.2 (1%)     max: 3.3 fps
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GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen
min: 7.9     avg: 8.6     median: 8.6 (1%)     max: 8.8 fps
+ 9 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
GFXBench - GFXBench Car Chase Offscreen
min: 8     avg: 8.8     median: 9 (1%)     max: 9.1 fps
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GFXBench 3.1 - GFXBench Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
min: 8.2     avg: 13.6     median: 15 (0%)     max: 15 fps
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GFXBench 3.0 - GFXBench 3.0 Manhattan Offscreen
min: 20     avg: 22.1     median: 22.5 (1%)     max: 23 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: 43     avg: 48.4     median: 50 (0%)     max: 51 fps
+ 14 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
Basemark GPU 1.2 - Basemark GPU 1.2 Vulkan Official Medium Offscreen 1080
12.8 fps (0%)
+ 1 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 2D Graphics Tests
min: 6741     avg: 13532     median: 6900 (2%)     max: 26954 Points
+ 3 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 3D Graphics Tests
min: 2286     avg: 6896     median: 2290 (3%)     max: 16113 Points
+ 3 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
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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.

PUBG Mobile

PUBG Mobile

2018
low
30  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
med.
24 30 ~ 27 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
high
30 30 30 ~ 30 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
World of Tanks Blitz

World of Tanks Blitz

2018
high
30 60 ~ 45 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With most tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Arena of Valor

Arena of Valor

2018
low
60  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
ultra
30 60 60 ~ 50 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With most tested laptops playable in detail settings ultra.
Shadow Fight 3

Shadow Fight 3

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

Dead Trigger 2

2013
high
30 30 ~ 30 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Asphalt 8: Airborne

Asphalt 8: Airborne

2013
high
28 29 30 ~ 29 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Asphalt 9: Legends

Asphalt 9: Legends

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

Subway Surfers

2012
high
60  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
lowmed.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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Notebook reviews with Qualcomm Adreno 512 graphics card

Panasonic Toughbook FZ-S1 Rugged Tablet Review: Optimized For The Mobile Workforce

Panasonic Toughbook FZ-S1 Rugged Tablet Review: Optimized For The Mobile Workforce

Android 10 offers a cleaner and smoother UI experience than past rugged Android tablets while the bright glossy display is definitely nowhere near as grainy. However, any specialized accessories for the FZ-S1 will be a commitment as they are not compatible with other Toughbook devices.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, Adreno 512, 7", 503 g
Review of the CAT S62 Pro

The CAT S62 Pro Rugged Smartphone Review: Robustness burdened by big compromises

The S62 Pro from CAT is intended for professional use. The flagship smartphone from the S6x series offers the highest IP rating and an integrated thermal camera, which features the most advanced sensor yet. As of writing this review, no other smartphone offers such a sensor. Read our extensive review before you decide whether or not you should buy the CAT S62 Pro.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, Adreno 512, 5.7", 248 g
Panasonic Toughbook FZ-A3 Tablet Review: When Thin Meets Rugged

Panasonic Toughbook FZ-A3 Tablet Review: When Thin Meets Rugged

Despite being designed to withstand drops and industrial environments, the Tough FZ-A3 is lighter and smaller than we had initially expected. It's one of the few rugged tablets thus far, if not the only one, with both a glossy 800-nit display and the promise of an Android 10 update.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, Adreno 512, 10.1", 930 g
Nokia 7.2 Review - Good smartphone with errors in detail

Nokia 7.2 Review - Good smartphone with errors in detail

After an excellent start of the 7-series, the Nokia 7.1 provided long faces in the test, because especially its battery life could not convince. With the Nokia 7.2 everything is supposed to get better and HMD Global is adding a thick scoop of battery performance, more memory and a triple camera.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, Adreno 512, 6.3", 180 g
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Smartphone Review

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Smartphone Review

The Chinese smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is now - due to new marketing strategies of Xiaomi - just called Redmi Note 7. It is hard to categorize, given that it has the highest camera resolution currently available on a smartphone and a relatively weak Snapdragon 660. We tested the first official smartphone of the sub-brand Redmi in order to uncover its true potential.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, Adreno 512, 6.3", 186 g

Crosscall Trekker-X4: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 5.50", 0.3 kg
  Review » Crosscall Trekker-X4 Smartphone Review

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 ZB630KL: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 6.26", 0.2 kg
  Review » Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2) Smartphone Review

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 6.26", 0.2 kg
  Review » Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite Smartphone Review

Samsung Galaxy A9 2018: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 6.30", 0.2 kg
  Review » Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) Smartphone Review

Xiaomi Mi Pad 4: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 8.00", 0.3 kg
  Review » Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 (LTE) Tablet Review

BQ Aquaris X2 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 5.65", 0.2 kg
  Review » BQ Aquaris X2 Pro Smartphone Review

BlackBerry Key2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 4.50", 0.2 kg
  Review » BlackBerry KEY2 Smartphone Review

Xiaomi Mi 6X: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 5.99", 0.2 kg
  Review » Xiaomi Mi 6X (Mi A2) Smartphone Review

Nokia 7 Plus: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 6.00", 0.2 kg
  Review » Nokia 7 Plus Smartphone Review

Panasonic Toughbook A3: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 10.10", 0.9 kg
  External Review » Panasonic Toughbook A3

CAT S62 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 5.70", 0.2 kg
  External Review » CAT S62 Pro

Panasonic Toughbook FZ-A3: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 10.10", 0.9 kg
  External Review » Panasonic Toughbook FZ-A3

Samsung Galaxy A6s: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 6.00", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Samsung Galaxy A6s

Nokia 7.2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 6.30", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Nokia 7.2

Vivo Z3x: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 6.26", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Vivo Z3x

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 6.30", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S

Nokia X71: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 6.39", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Nokia X71

Huawei Y Max: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 7.12", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Huawei Y Max

Oppo K1: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 6.40", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Oppo K1

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 6.30", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

Crosscall Trekker-X4: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 5.50", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Crosscall Trekker-X4

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 ZB630KL: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 6.26", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 ZB630KL

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 ZB631KL: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 6.26", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 ZB631KL

Oppo RX17 Neo: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 6.41", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Oppo RX17 Neo

Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 10.10", 0.5 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 6.26", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite

Oppo Realme 2 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 6.30", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Oppo Realme 2 Pro

Samsung Galaxy A9 2018: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 6.30", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Samsung Galaxy A9 2018

Vivo V11: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 6.41", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Vivo V11

BlackBerry Evolve X: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 5.99", 0.2 kg
  External Review » BlackBerry Evolve X

ZTE Nubia Z18 Mini: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 5.70", 0.2 kg
  External Review » ZTE Nubia Z18 Mini

Samsung Galaxy A9 Star (A8 Star): Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 6.30", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Samsung Galaxy A9 Star (A8 Star)

Xiaomi Mi Pad 4: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 8.00", 0.3 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Mi Pad 4

Xiaomi Mi 6X: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 5.99", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Mi 6X

BlackBerry Key2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 4.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » BlackBerry Key2

BQ Aquaris X2 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 5.65", 0.2 kg
  External Review » BQ Aquaris X2 Pro

Xiaomi Mi A2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 5.99", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Mi A2

Vivo X20: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 6.00", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Vivo X20

Oppo R15 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 6.28", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Oppo R15 Pro

Vivo X21: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 6.28", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Vivo X21

Nokia 7 Plus: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 6.00", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Nokia 7 Plus

CAT S62 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 5.70", 0.2 kg
   » Four drawbacks of the CAT S62 Pro, which our review reveals

Panasonic Toughbook FZ-A3: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 10.10", 0.9 kg
   » Panasonic Toughbook FZ-A3 has one of the best displays we've seen on any rugged tablet

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Class 3

Adreno 825 *
A19 Pro 6-Core GPU *
A19 GPU *
A19 Pro 5-Core GPU *
A18 Pro GPU *
Intel Graphics 2 Xe3
UHD Graphics 32EUs
UHD Graphics 750
DXT-48-1536 *
A18 GPU *
UHD Graphics 730
A12Z Bionic GPU *
A12X Bionic GPU *
A17 Pro GPU *
Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 *
Immortalis-G925 MC16 *
Immortalis-G925 MC12 *
Immortalis-G925 MC11 *
Adreno 750 *
Xclipse 950 *
Xclipse 940 *
Adreno 740 *
Immortalis-G720 MP12 *
Immortalis-G715 MP11 *
A16 GPU 5-Core *
A19 4-Core GPU *
Adreno 725 *
Adreno 722 *
Mali-G720 MP8 *
Mali-G720 MP7 *
Adreno 735 *
A15 GPU 5-Core *
A16 GPU 4-Core *
Adreno 732 *
Adreno 730 *
Mali-G715 MP7 *
Mali-G615 MP6 *
Adreno 720 *
Mali-G710 MP10 *
A15 GPU 4-Core *
A14 Bionic GPU *
Maleoon 935 *
Maleoon 920 *
Maleoon 920A *
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)

Class 4

Class 5

Class 6

* Approximate position of the graphics adapter

Klaus Hinum (Update: 2026-02-18)