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Qualcomm Adreno 530

Qualcomm Adreno 530

The Qualcomm Adreno 530 is an integrated graphics card for (mostly Android based) smartphones and tablets. It was introduced in the last quarter of 2015 and is integrated in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC. It supports OpenGL ES 3.1 and DirectX 11.1.

The GPU uses a still unknown amount of unified shaders clocked at up to 624 MHz. In 2015 it belongs to the fastest GPU for smartphones. Compared to the predecessor Adreno 430, the 530 is especially faster in demanding benchmarks.

Adreno 500 Series

Adreno 540 compare @ 0.71 GHz
Adreno 530 @ 0.62 GHz
Adreno 512 compare
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
Core Speed624 MHz
Shared Memoryyes
APIDirectX 11.1, OpenGL ES 3.1 AEP
technology14 nm
FeaturesOpenGL ES 3.1 AEP, OpenCL 2.0, Direct3D 11.1 (FL 11_1)
Date of Announcement15.12.2015
CPU in Adreno 530GPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro4 x 2400 MHz? MHz653 MHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM89964 x 2200 MHz? MHz624 MHz
min. - max.? MHz624 - 653 MHz

Benchmarks

3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Graphics
min: 24310     avg: 32869     median: 32997 (3%)     max: 40761 Points
+ 21 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Graphics
0 Points (0%)
+ 1 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Graphics
0 Points (0%)
+ 1 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited
min: 2649     avg: 3348     median: 3425 (15%)     max: 3806 Points
+ 18 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited Graphics
min: 3401     avg: 4503     median: 4661.5 (10%)     max: 5006 Points
+ 18 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited
min: 2252     avg: 2605     median: 2594.5 (11%)     max: 2893 Points
+ 18 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics
min: 2488     avg: 2996     median: 3108 (8%)     max: 3253 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0)
min: 2577     avg: 3198     median: 3262 (29%)     max: 3668 Points
+ 20 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Graphics
min: 3310     avg: 4276     median: 4487 (27%)     max: 4746 Points
+ 20 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1)
min: 2190     avg: 2463     median: 2500 (12%)     max: 2682 Points
+ 21 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Graphics
min: 2291     avg: 2757     median: 2833 (9%)     max: 3005 Points
+ 21 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
min: 7.1     avg: 8.4     median: 7.2 (1%)     max: 11 fps
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GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen
min: 15     avg: 17.7     median: 19 (1%)     max: 19 fps
+ 3 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
GFXBench - GFXBench Car Chase Offscreen
min: 14     avg: 18.3     median: 19 (2%)     max: 20 fps
+ 20 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
GFXBench 3.1 - GFXBench Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
min: 12     avg: 28.6     median: 31 (1%)     max: 34.02 fps
+ 21 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
GFXBench 3.0 - GFXBench 3.0 Manhattan Offscreen
min: 26     avg: 43     median: 44.5 (2%)     max: 49 fps
+ 20 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 +
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 - GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16
min: 47.19     avg: 83.3     median: 88 (1%)     max: 96 fps
+ 22 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
Basemark X 1.1 - Basemark X 1.1 High Quality
min: 21420     avg: 30602     median: 33028 (75%)     max: 35449 Points
+ 7 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
Basemark X 1.1 - Basemark X 1.1 Medium Quality
min: 28538     avg: 37215     median: 38353 (85%)     max: 41500 Points
+ 8 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 2D Graphics Tests
min: 4781     avg: 5512     median: 5612.5 (2%)     max: 6042 Points
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 3D Graphics Tests
min: 1913     avg: 2183     median: 2178.5 (4%)     max: 2461 Points
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
Smartbench 2012 - Smartbench 2012 Gaming Index
4410 points (96%)
+ 1 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
- Range of benchmark values
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
0 (!) 30 30 30 30 56 58 59 59 60 60 ~ 43 fps    + Compare
» With most tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Asphalt 8: Airborne

Asphalt 8: Airborne

2013
low
29 29 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 ~ 30 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
high
0 (!) 29 29 29 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 48 ~ 29 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Real Racing 3

Real Racing 3

2013
low
60  fps    + Compare
high
35 51 ~ 43 fps    + Compare
» With most tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
lowmed.highultraQHD4K
Dead Trigger 243
Asphalt 8: Airborne3029
Real Racing 36043
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Notebook reviews with Qualcomm Adreno 530 graphics card

LG G7 Fit Review

LG G7 Fit Smartphone Review

For years, LG has been releasing its flagship smartphones under its G-series branding. The South Korean company is now filling out the series with midrange devi...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | 6.10" | 156 g
ZTE Axon M Smartphone Review

ZTE Axon M Smartphone Review

Will that work? ZTE delivers the first "foldable" smartphone. While we would have imagined something else, the statement is right in principle. With its two dis...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | 5.20" | 230 g
Asus ZenFone AR (ZS571KL) Smartphone Review

Asus ZenFone AR (ZS571KL) Smartphone Review

Enhanced Reality. Asus's ZenFone AR combines Augmented Reality with Virtual Reality: it is, after all, the first smartphone ever certified for Google Tango as w...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | 5.70" | 170 g
HP Elite x3 Phablet (incl. Lap Dock) Review

HP Elite x3 Phablet (incl. Lap Dock) Review

Business racer. HP is the only manufacturer offering a premium device with Windows 10 Mobile, which is mainly targeted towards business customers. Besides a lar...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | 5.96" | 195 g
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Tablet Review

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Tablet Review

One for everything. It has been quite a while since Samsung has upgraded its premium tablet. We were therefore eager to see how the new device, which is equippe...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | 9.70" | 434 g

HTC U Ultra: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, 5.70", 0.2 kg
  Review » HTC U Ultra Smartphone Review

Xiaomi Mi 5s: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, 5.15", 0.1 kg
  Review » Xiaomi Mi 5s Smartphone Review

LG G6: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, 5.70", 0.2 kg
  Review » LG G6 Smartphone Review

Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe ZS570KL: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, 5.70", 0.2 kg
  Review » Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe ZS570KL Smartphone Review

Xiaomi Mi Mix: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, 6.40", 0.2 kg
  Review » Xiaomi Mi Mix Phablet Review

BlackBerry DTEK60: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.50", 0.2 kg
  Review » BlackBerry DTEK60 Smartphone Review

OnePlus 3T: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, 5.50", 0.2 kg
  Review » OnePlus 3T Smartphone Review

Sony Xperia XZ: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.20", 0.2 kg
  Review » Sony Xperia XZ Smartphone Review

ZTE Axon 7: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.50", 0.2 kg
  Review » ZTE Axon 7 Smartphone Review

Google Pixel XL 2016: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, 5.50", 0.2 kg
  Review » Google Pixel XL Smartphone Review

Lenovo Moto Z: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.50", 0.1 kg
  Review » Lenovo Moto Z Smartphone Review

Lenovo ZUK Z2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.00", 0.1 kg
  Review » Lenovo ZUK Z2 Smartphone Review

Xiaomi Mi 5: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.15", 0.1 kg
  Review » Xiaomi Mi 5 Smartphone Review

OnePlus 3: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.50", 0.2 kg
  Review » OnePlus 3 Smartphone Review

  Review » OnePlus 3 Smartphone First Impressions

HTC 10: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.20", 0.2 kg
  Review » HTC 10 Smartphone Review

LG G5: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.30", 0.2 kg
  Review » LG G5 Smartphone Review

LG G Pad 5 10.1 inch: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, 10.10", 0.5 kg
  External Review » LG G Pad 5 10.1 inch

LG G7 Fit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, 6.10", 0.2 kg
  External Review » LG G7 Fit

Asus Zenfone V V520KL: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.20", 0.1 kg
  External Review » Asus Zenfone V V520KL

ZTE Axon M: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, 5.20", 0.2 kg
  External Review » ZTE Axon M

LeEco Le Pro3 Elite: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » LeEco Le Pro3 Elite

LG G6 Plus H870DSU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, 5.70", 0.2 kg
  External Review » LG G6 Plus H870DSU

LG Q8: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.20", 0.1 kg
  External Review » LG Q8

ZTE Axon 7S: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, 5.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » ZTE Axon 7S

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 SM-T820: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 9.70", 0.4 kg
  External Review » Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 SM-T820

Vivo Xplay 6: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, 5.70", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Vivo Xplay 6

LeEco Le Max 2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.70", 0.2 kg
  External Review » LeEco Le Max 2

Samsung W2017 Veyron: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 4.20", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Samsung W2017 Veyron

HP Elite x3 Lap Dock: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 12.50", 1 kg
  External Review » HP Elite x3 Lap Dock

LeEco Le Pro 3: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, 5.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » LeEco Le Pro 3

Sony Xperia XZs: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.20", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Sony Xperia XZs

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 SM-T825: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 9.70", 0.4 kg
  External Review » Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 SM-T825

LG G6: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, 5.70", 0.2 kg
  External Review » LG G6

HTC U Ultra: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, 5.70", 0.2 kg
  External Review » HTC U Ultra

Asus ZenFone AR ZS571KL: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, 5.70", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Asus ZenFone AR-ZS571KL

Lenovo ZUK Edge: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, 5.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Lenovo ZUK Edge

OnePlus 3T: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, 5.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » OnePlus 3T

BlackBerry DTEK60: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » BlackBerry DTEK60

Xiaomi Mi Mix: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, 6.40", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Mi Mix

Xiaomi Mi Note 2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, 5.70", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Mi Note 2

LG V34: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.20", 0.1 kg
  External Review » LG V34

Xiaomi Mi 5S Plus: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, 5.70", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Mi 5S Plus

Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.20", 0.1 kg
  External Review » Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro

Lenovo ZUK Z2 Plus: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.00", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Lenovo ZUK Z2 Plus

Google Pixel XL 2016: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, 5.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Google Pixel XL 2016

Google Pixel 2016: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.00", 0.1 kg
  External Review » Google Pixel 2016

Xiaomi Mi5s: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.15", 0.1 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Mi5s

ZTE Nubia Z11: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » ZTE Nubia Z11

Lenovo ZUK Z2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.00", 0.1 kg
  External Review » Lenovo ZUK Z2

Lenovo Moto Z: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.50", 0.1 kg
  External Review » Lenovo Moto Z

LG V20: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.70", 0.2 kg
  External Review » LG V20

Sony Xperia XZ: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.20", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Sony Xperia XZ

Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe ZS570KL: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, 5.70", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe ZS570KL

HP Elite x3: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.96", 0.2 kg
  External Review » HP Elite x3

ZTE Axon 7: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » ZTE Axon 7

Motorola Moto Z Force: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Motorola Moto Z Force

Motorola Moto Z: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Motorola Moto Z

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.10", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Samsung Galaxy S7 Active

OnePlus 3: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » OnePlus 3

HTC 10: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.20", 0.2 kg
  External Review » HTC 10

Xiaomi Mi 5 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.20", 0.1 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Mi 5 Pro

Xiaomi Mi 5: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.15", 0.1 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Mi 5

LG G5: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.30", 0.2 kg
  External Review » LG G5

Sony Xperia X Performance: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.00", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Sony Xperia X Performance

OnePlus 3: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 5.50", 0.2 kg
   » OnePlus 3 and 3T will now not get 8.1 – but they will get 9.0

OnePlus 3T: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, 5.50", 0.2 kg
   » OnePlus 3 and 3T will now not get 8.1 – but they will get 9.0

Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MDP: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 6.20"
   » Snapdragon 820 benchmarked

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