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Qualcomm Adreno 540

The Qualcomm Adreno 540 is an integrated graphics card in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC for smartphones. It was introduced in early 2017 and can be found in high-end Android smartphones. 

The integrated GPU is based on the optimized architecture of the Adreno 530, but features clearly improved clock speeds (710 versus 624 MHz according to Anandtech) and better thermal stability. This is also thanks to the new 10 nm process the Snapdragon 835 is produced in. In the reference smartphone from Qualcomm, the Adreno 540 is able to beat or perform at a similar level as the fastest smartphone graphics cards on the market (e.g. the ARM Mali-T880MP12, ARM Mali-G71MP8 or Apple A10 GPU). Therefore, it should be perfectly suited for demanding 3D gaming and also mobile VR and 4K displays.

Adreno 500 Series

Adreno 540 @ 0.71 GHz
Adreno 530 compare @ 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 Speed710 MHz
Shared Memoryyes
APIDirectX 12, OpenGL ES 3.2
technology10 nm
FeaturesOpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0, DirectX 12
Date of Announcement22.03.2017
CPU in Adreno 540GPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998)8 x 2450 MHz? MHz710 MHz

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - 3DMark 11 + Fire Strike + Time Spy
0.2 pt (1%)
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)
0.05576 -71%
Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail)
0.0842 -56%
Qualcomm Adreno 540
0.192
Qualcomm Adreno 642L
0.3143 64%
max:
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
33.3 17244%
0%
100%
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3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Graphics
min: 16794     avg: 53776     median: 56046.5 (6%)     max: 58360 Points
+ 20 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Graphics
17290 Points (2%)
+ 1 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Score
2359 Points (2%)
+ 1 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
4259 Points (1%)
+ 1 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Score
min: 451     avg: 452     median: 452 (1%)     max: 453 Points
+ 2 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
min: 508     avg: 513     median: 513 (0%)     max: 518 Points
+ 2 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Graphics
17180 Points (2%)
+ 1 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited
min: 3586     avg: 4690     median: 4956 (22%)     max: 5269 Points
+ 19 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited Graphics
min: 3682     avg: 5894     median: 6245.5 (14%)     max: 6475 Points
+ 18 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited
min: 2866     avg: 3801     median: 3840 (16%)     max: 4101 Points
+ 19 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics
min: 3324     avg: 4231     median: 4347 (11%)     max: 4490 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0)
min: 3407     avg: 4583     median: 4779 (42%)     max: 5030 Points
+ 18 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Graphics
min: 3682     avg: 5648     median: 5886 (35%)     max: 6231 Points
+ 18 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1)
min: 2895     avg: 3616     median: 3656 (18%)     max: 3810 Points
+ 19 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Graphics
min: 3560     avg: 3907     median: 3926 (13%)     max: 4072 Points
+ 19 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Score
min: 826     avg: 831     median: 831 (1%)     max: 836 Points
+ 2 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance GPU
min: 786     avg: 791     median: 791 (1%)     max: 796 Points
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Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)
192.1 -76%
Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail)
319.9 -60%
Qualcomm Adreno 618
590 -25%
Qualcomm Adreno 540
791
Qualcomm Adreno 642L
996 26%
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
129772 16306%
0%
100%
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GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
min: 9.3     avg: 9.7     median: 9.7 (2%)     max: 9.9 fps
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GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen
min: 25     avg: 25.6     median: 26 (2%)     max: 26 fps
+ 5 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
GFXBench - GFXBench Car Chase Offscreen
min: 22     avg: 24.5     median: 24 (2%)     max: 26 fps
+ 19 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
GFXBench 3.1 - GFXBench Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
min: 21     avg: 37.9     median: 40 (1%)     max: 43 fps
+ 19 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
GFXBench 3.0 - GFXBench 3.0 Manhattan Offscreen
min: 43     avg: 55.2     median: 54 (2%)     max: 64 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: 69     avg: 107     median: 111.5 (1%)     max: 119 fps
+ 18 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
Basemark X 1.1 - Basemark X 1.1 High Quality
min: 38752     avg: 38763     median: 38762.5 (88%)     max: 38773 Points
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Basemark X 1.1 - Basemark X 1.1 Medium Quality
44696 Points (99%)
+ 1 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 2D Graphics Tests
8356 Points (3%)
+ 1 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 3D Graphics Tests
3409 Points (6%)
+ 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.

League of Legends: Wild Rift

League of Legends: Wild Rift

2020
low
60  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
high
60  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
ultra
60  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings ultra.
PUBG Mobile

PUBG Mobile

2018
high
40  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
World of Tanks Blitz

World of Tanks Blitz

2018
low
91  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
high
91  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Arena of Valor

Arena of Valor

2018
low
60 62 ~ 61 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
ultra
60 61 ~ 61 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings ultra.
Shadow Fight 3

Shadow Fight 3

2018
low
30 60 ~ 45 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
high
60 60 ~ 60 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Battle Bay

Battle Bay

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

Dead Trigger 2

2013
high
55 59 59 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 ~ 59 fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Asphalt 8: Airborne

Asphalt 8: Airborne

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

Asphalt 9: Legends

2013
high
29.5  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
BioShock Infinite

BioShock Infinite

2013
low 1280x720
20.4  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
14.2  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
12.6  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Real Racing 3

Real Racing 3

2013
high
60  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Temple Run 2

Temple Run 2

2013
high
60  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
lowmed.highultraQHD4K
League of Legends: Wild Rift606060
PUBG Mobile40
World of Tanks Blitz9191
Arena of Valor6161
Shadow Fight 34560
Battle Bay121121
Dead Trigger 259
Asphalt 8: Airborne3030
Asphalt 9: Legends29.5
BioShock Infinite20.414.212.6
Real Racing 360
Temple Run 260
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Notebook reviews with Qualcomm Adreno 540 graphics card

Sharp Aquos V

Sharp Aquos V Smartphone Review – With Graphic Power to Victory

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | 5.90" | 173 g
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Tablet Review

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Tablet Review

Samsung has upgraded its flagship tablet, which is probably one of the last Android tablets to have both high-end specifications and pen input. However, the Gal...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | 10.50" | 482 g
Nokia 8 Sirocco

Nokia 8 Sirocco Smartphone Review

A smartphone for fans of design? The Nokia 8 Sirocco has an unusual name and unusual looks. Can the high-end phone please the crowd or is mainly interesting for...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | 5.50" | 176 g
Asus NovaGo TP370QL (Snapdragon 835) Convertible Preview

Asus NovaGo TP370QL (Snapdragon 835) Convertible Preview

PC with smartphone SoC. The Asus NovaGo is one of the first devices equipped with a Snapdragon 835 processor, which is usually used for smartphones and tablets....
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg
Razer Phone

Razer Phone 2017 Smartphone Review

The Gaming Phone. Gaming at 120 frames! No more stuttering! Many a gamers' dream may have just come true with the release of the Razer Phone 2017. Our review is...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | 5.72" | 197 g

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 6.00", 0.2 kg
  Review » Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Smartphone Review

HTC U11 Plus: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 6.00", 0.2 kg
  Review » HTC U11 Plus Smartphone Review

Motorola Moto Z2 Force: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.50", 0.1 kg
  Review » Motorola Moto Z2 Force Smartphone Review

OnePlus 5T: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 6.01", 0.2 kg
  Review » OnePlus 5T Smartphone Review

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 4.60", 0.1 kg
  Review » Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Smartphone Review

Sony Xperia XZ1: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.20", 0.2 kg
  Review » Sony Xperia XZ1 Smartphone Review

Nokia 8: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.30", 0.2 kg
  Review » Nokia 8 Smartphone Review

Google Pixel 2 XL: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 6.00", 0.2 kg
  Review » Google Pixel 2 XL Smartphone Review

Google Pixel 2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.00", 0.1 kg
  Review » Google Pixel 2 Smartphone Review

LG V30: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 6.00", 0.2 kg
  Review » LG V30 Smartphone Review

HTC U11: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.50", 0.2 kg
  Review » HTC U11 Smartphone Review

OnePlus 5: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.50", 0.2 kg
  Review » OnePlus 5 Smartphone Review

Sony Xperia XZ Premium: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.50", 0.2 kg
  Review » Sony Xperia XZ Premium Smartphone Review

Xiaomi Mi 6: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.15", 0.2 kg
  Review » Xiaomi Mi6 Smartphone Review

Sharp Aquos V: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.90", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Sharp Aquos V

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 SE: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.99", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 SE

Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 630-12Q35-81F1000QGE: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 12.30", 0.8 kg
  External Review » Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 630-12Q35-81F1000QGE

ZTE Nubia Red Magic: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 6.00", 0.2 kg
  External Review » ZTE Nubia Red Magic

HP Envy x2 12-e001nf: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 12.30", 1.2 kg
  External Review » HP Envy x2 12-e001nf

LG G7 One: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 6.10", 0.2 kg
  External Review » LG G7 One

Motorola Moto Z3: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 6.00", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Motorola Moto Z3

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 10.50", 0.5 kg
  External Review » Samsung Galaxy Tab S4

Motorola Moto Z2 Force: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.50", 0.1 kg
  External Review » Motorola Moto Z2 Force

Essential Products Phone PH-1: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.70", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Essential Products Phone PH-1

Lenovo Miix 630-12Q35: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 12.30", 0.6 kg
  External Review » Lenovo Miix 630-12Q35

LG V30S ThinQ: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 6.00", 0.2 kg
  External Review » LG V30S ThinQ

Nokia 8 Sirocco: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Nokia 8 Sirocco

OnePlus 5T Star Wars Limited Edition: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 6.01", 0.2 kg
  External Review » OnePlus 5T Star Wars Limited Edition

HP Envy x2 LTE: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 12.30", 0.8 kg
  External Review » HP Envy x2 LTE

Asus NovaGo TP370QL: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 13.30", 1.4 kg
  External Review » Asus NovaGo TP370QL

ZTE Nubia Z17s: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.70", 0.2 kg
  External Review » ZTE Nubia Z17s

LG V30+: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 6.00", 0.2 kg
  External Review » LG V30+

OnePlus 5T: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 6.01", 0.2 kg
  External Review » OnePlus 5T

HTC U11 Plus: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 6.00", 0.2 kg
  External Review » HTC U11 Plus

OnePlus 5JCC+: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » OnePlus 5JCC+

Razer Phone 2017: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.72", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Razer Phone 2017

Archos Diamond Omega: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.73", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Archos Diamond Omega

Google Pixel 2 XL: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 6.00", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Google Pixel XL 2

Google Pixel 2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.00", 0.1 kg
  External Review » Google Pixel 2

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.80", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Samsung Galaxy S8 Active

Asus Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Asus Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 6.00", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

Sony Xperia XZ1: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.20", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Sony Xperia XZ1

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 4.60", 0.1 kg
  External Review » Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact

LG V30: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 6.00", 0.2 kg
  External Review » LG V30

Nokia 8: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.30", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Nokia 8

Lenovo Moto Z2 Force: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.50", 0.1 kg
  External Review » Lenovo Moto Z2 Force

ZTE Nubia Z17: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » ZTE Nubia Z17

Xiaomi Mi 6: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.15", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Mi 6

HTC U11: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » HTC U11

Xiaomi Mi6: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.15", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Mi6

OnePlus 5: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » OnePlus 5

Sony Xperia XZ Premium: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.50", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Sony Xperia XZ Premium

Google Pixel 2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.00", 0.1 kg
   » The Pixel 3's release may have been set for October

Google Pixel 2 XL: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 6.00", 0.2 kg
   » The Pixel 3's release may have been set for October

OnePlus 5: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.50", 0.2 kg
   » OnePlus 3 and 3T will now not get 8.1 – but they will get 9.0

OnePlus 5T: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 6.01", 0.2 kg
   » OnePlus 3 and 3T will now not get 8.1 – but they will get 9.0

Asus NovaGo: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 0.00"
   » Asus NovaGo Windows Laptop with Snapdragon 835 Review: Repetition of the Netbook Dilemma?

Razer Phone 2017: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), 5.72", 0.2 kg
   » New Player: Razer Phone Smartphone officially announced & hands-on

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Klaus Hinum (Update: 2017-03-23)