Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU vs GeForce 205
Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 205 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU | GeForce 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy) | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU and GeForce 205
Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU
The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 129 points.
GeForce 205
The GeForce 205 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 126 points.
Graphics Performance
The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU scores 129 and the GeForce 205 reaches 126 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU | GeForce 205 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 129+2% | 126 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU | GeForce 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 205 has 512 MB. The GeForce 205 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU | GeForce 205 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU) vs 10.1 (GeForce 205). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU | GeForce 205 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1+19% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU draws 7W versus the GeForce 205's 10W — a 35.3% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU) vs 350W (GeForce 205). Power connectors: Integrated vs Legacy. Card length: 1mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU | GeForce 205 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 7W-30% | 10W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 18.4+46% | 12.6 |
Value Analysis
The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce 205 launched at $50 and now averages $15. The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU) vs 8.4 (GeForce 205) — the Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce 205 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU | GeForce 205 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 8.4 |
| Codename | — | GP108B |
| Release | December 6 2018 | February 20 2019 |
| Ranking | #915 | #643 |
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