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Qualcomm Adreno 618

The Qualcomm Adreno 618 is a mobile graphics card for upper mid-range smartphones and tablets (mostly Android based). It is included in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 and 730G SoCs and based on the Adreno 600 architecture (like the Adreno 630, which should be fully compatible in software).

In our benchmarks, the Adreno 618 in the Snapdragon 730 was 14 to 30% faster than the Adreno 616 in the Snapdragon 710. The performance in the 730G should be additional 15% faster, due to higher clock rates.

The GPU supports modern standards like Vulkan 1.0 (according to Wikipedia), OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0 and DirectX 11 (FL 11_1).

ManufacturerQualcomm
Adreno 600 Series
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Adreno 650 compare @ 587 MHz
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Adreno 620 compare
Adreno 618
Adreno 616 compare
Adreno 612 compare
Adreno 610 compare
ArchitectureAdreno 600
Shared Memoryyes
DirectXDirectX 12.1
technology14 nm
FeaturesOpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0, Direct3D 12 (FL 12_1)
Date of Announcement09.04.2019
CPUGPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G8 x 2200 MHz? MHz? MHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7308 x 2200 MHz? MHz? MHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G8 x 2300 MHz500 MHz? MHz
min. - max.500 - 500 MHz? - ? MHz

Benchmarks

3DMark - Ice Storm Unlimited Graphics Score 1280x720 offscreen
min: 46605     avg: 51310     median: 51528 (10%)     max: 53600 Points
+ 8 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Unlimited 2560x1440
min: 3002     avg: 3481     median: 3522 (26%)     max: 3669 Points
+ 9 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Unlimited Graphics 2560x1440
min: 3101     avg: 3602     median: 3647 (13%)     max: 3835 Points
+ 9 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited 2560x1440
min: 2214     avg: 2536     median: 2567 (31%)     max: 2680 Points
+ 9 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics 2560x1440
min: 2085     avg: 2411     median: 2438 (25%)     max: 2558 Points
+ 9 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 1920x1080 +
T-Rex HD Onscreen C24Z16 +
GFXBench 3.0 - Manhattan Offscreen OGL off screen
min: 38     avg: 41     median: 41 (7%)     max: 42 fps
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GFXBench 3.0 - Manhattan Onscreen OGL on screen
min: 34     avg: 36.9     median: 37 (10%)     max: 39 fps
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GFXBench - Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen
min: 9.3     avg: 10.3     median: 10 (6%)     max: 11 fps
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GFXBench - Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen 2560x1440
min: 6.1     avg: 7.1     median: 6.8 (3%)     max: 10 fps
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GFXBench - Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen
min: 15     avg: 16.2     median: 16 (8%)     max: 17 fps
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GFXBench - Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen 1920x1080
min: 16     avg: 17.9     median: 18 (3%)     max: 19 fps
+ 8 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
GFXBench - Car Chase Offscreen off screen
min: 16     avg: 17.3     median: 17 (4%)     max: 18 fps
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GFXBench - Car Chase Onscreen on screen
min: 13     avg: 15.3     median: 15 (6%)     max: 17 fps
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Basemark GPU 1.2 - Vulkan Medium Offscreen 1920x1080
23.9 fps (2%)
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PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - 2D Graphics Tests
min: 10269     avg: 16045     median: 10289 (33%)     max: 27578 Points
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PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - 3D Graphics Tests
min: 3043     avg: 9739     median: 3056 (11%)     max: 23117 Points
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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
low
30 fps  fps    + Compare
high
30 fps 30 fps 30 fps ~ 30 fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Arena of Valor

Arena of Valor

2018
low
30 fps 60 fps 61 fps 61 fps ~ 53 fps    + Compare
ultra
30 fps 60 fps 60 fps 60 fps 61 fps ~ 54 fps    + Compare
» With most tested laptops playable in detail settings ultra.
Shadow Fight 3

Shadow Fight 3

2018
low
60 fps  fps    + Compare
high
60 fps 60 fps ~ 60 fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Asphalt 8: Airborne

Asphalt 8: Airborne

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

Asphalt 9: Legends

2013
low
27 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps ~ 29 fps    + Compare
high
27 fps 29 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps ~ 29 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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Notebook reviews with Qualcomm Adreno 618 graphics card

Oppo Reno2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, 6.5", 0.2 kg
  Review » Oppo Reno2 Smartphone in Review: Lackluster Camera Performance

realme 6 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 6.6", 0.2 kg
  Review » realme 6 Pro smartphone review: Swank around with big numbers

Samsung Galaxy A71: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, 6.7", 0.2 kg
  Review » Samsung Galaxy A71 Smartphone Review: An XXL display and quad cameras

Samsung Galaxy A80: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, 6.7", 0.2 kg
  Review » Samsung Galaxy A80 Smartphone Review – A winner with a rotating camera?

Xiaomi Mi 9T: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, 6.39", 0.2 kg
  Review » Xiaomi Mi 9T Smartphone Review: A midranger with record battery life

Xiaomi Mi Note 10: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, 6.47", 0.2 kg
  Review » Xiaomi Mi Note 10 smartphone review – Cheap camera king

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, 6.47", 0.2 kg
  Review » Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro Smartphone Review – A Little More

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 6.67", 0.2 kg
  Review » Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Smartphone Review: Plenty of features for a cheap price

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 6.67", 0.2 kg
  Review » Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S Smartphone Review – Large Display, Low Price

Lenovo Z6: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, 6.39", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Lenovo Z6

Motorola One Fusion+: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, 6.5", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Motorola One Fusion+

Oppo K5: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, 6.4", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Oppo K5

Oppo Realme 6 Pro: unknown, 6.6", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Oppo Realme 6 Pro

Oppo Realme X2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, 6.4", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Oppo Realme X2

Oppo Reno2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, 6.5", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Oppo Reno2

realme 6 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 6.6", 0.2 kg
  External Review » realme 6 Pro

Samsung Galaxy A71: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, 6.7", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Samsung Galaxy A71

Samsung Galaxy A80: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, 6.7", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Samsung Galaxy A80

Xiaomi Mi 9T: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, 6.39", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Mi 9T

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, 6.47", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro

Xiaomi Mi Note 10: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, 6.47", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Mi Note 10

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, 6.47", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, 6.47", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro

Xiaomi Poco X2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, 6.67", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Poco X2

Xiaomi Redmi K20: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, 6.39", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Redmi K20

Xiaomi Redmi K30: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, 6.67", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Redmi K30

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 6.67", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 6.67", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 6.67", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S

Oppo Reno2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, 6.5", 0.2 kg
   » Oppo Reno2: While the system performance pleases, the camera unfortunately does not

realme 6 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 6.6", 0.2 kg
   » realme 6 Pro: A good smartphone that needs fine-tuning

Samsung Galaxy A71: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, 6.7", 0.2 kg
   » Samsung Galaxy A71: An XXL smartphone with quad cameras and unrivalled battery life

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 6.67", 0.2 kg
   » Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: Cheap mid-range smartphone with a 5020-mAh battery

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 6.67", 0.2 kg
   » Redmi Note 9S: Low-Cost Mobile Gaming

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Klaus Hinum (Update: 2019-08- 8)